We appreciate the questions about compressed air that visitors are submitting via the ASK page on this site.
Many of those questions are "how to's".
To help find answers to your own "how-to" questions here's a list, and at the bottom of the page are more contributed how-to's of compressed air.
If you don't see your question or an answer to your own compressed air how to it, feel free to ask it via the form at the bottom of the page.
If you know how to do something neat with compressed air, or need help in doing something, please add your suggestion / question below.
Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
Air cylinder "speed"...
I am working on a Can crusher.
I am not a pro but I like to keep myself busy by doing new things.
I had a 1½" bore & enerything I needed fot the ...
Cleaning the inside of air compressor tank
My wife brought home my son inlaw's air compressor for me to use to work on their car and it got air left in it for a long time with out being drained....
Solenoid Valve questions.
Hi. I'm in China. As it is hard to explain to my workers some things I need, I decided to do some simple tasks by myself.
I've found so interesting ...
Can you use an air compressor to remove paint or is there a sandblaster attachment?
Just got a new air compressor, one home project is to remove paint from a metal stair railing.
Is there a method or an attachment for the air compressor ...
B5900 Air Compressor Pump Issues and Repair Steps
This 2 stage compressor pump comes on several models of compressors, such as Porter Cable, Sanborn, Black Max, Coleman, Devilbis and of course Kobalt.
The ...
Motor replacement with a higher HP motor
Can you replace a 3 hp motor with a 7 hp?
_______________________
Bill says...
Sure you can, as long as the shaft interconnects and mounts work ...
replacing an air compressor tank with a portable air tank
Tha tank on my Nikota 5 gallon twin tank air compressor in leaking.
Could I replace this tank with a portable air tank? They seem fairly cheap, but ...
Select right type of air compressor
We are a fire, water, smoke restoration company. We use the cans of compressed air to clean electronics, appliances, and other hard to reach areas where ...
Century motor wire diagam
i need to know how to wire the electric motor correctly...its a 7-194144-01 motor
___________________
Bill says....
Erin, I'm sorry, but I'm not ...
Connectors identification
how do you tell the differance between connectors i have three different types so when ordering a specific type can state the given one??
_____________________________
...
New to compressors and need to know a few basics
i have a 4.5hp 20gallon horizontal reciprocating compressor.
(1)is it required or necessary to decompress your tank after each use.
my friend told ...
Info on a curtis mod dk2a
For a curtis mod dk2a. tank size is 480l: Finding out what the specifications (working pressure, flow rate, etc)and what accessories like pressure switches ...
How do I see responses?
Bill, how do I see if there were any responses to my que
stion. Re: Compressor just stopped when trying to start in low temp?
Bill says...
Sorry ...
figure how big of a generator do i need to run my air compressor?
14 amp compressor
Bill says...
Most generator outputs I've seen are in watts, with an indicator of maximum amperage.
You haven't said ...
Understand an air compressor
Shat does it mean? how does it work? why do we use it?
Bill says...
Hello Ahmad and thanks for visiting my site and for writing in.
I ...
Opinion/Reviews of Airbrush Depot's TC20T Airbrush Compressor
Any feedback available from you folks concerning the 57db-59db Airbrush Depot tank compressors? (TC20T and/or their twin cylinder model?) Is it likely ...
Value of an existing air compressor
I have a speedaire air compressor that is model # 5z185b 1. I acquired it in a buy/sell transaction and have no idea what something like this is worth....
Plumbing a 33 gallon \ 2hp Craftsman compressor
I need to figure out the best way to plumb my home compressor.
I have a Desiccant Dryer Model # PA208503AV currently on order for my Craftsman model919....
How do I build my own Compressor?
I want to build my own compressor. You know..I want to add my own air regulator, moisture trap and air filter, and be able to use more than one airbrush ...
How do you clean the inside of an air compressor?
I have a 60 gal compressor that have been setting there for about 2 years, but now i finally want to install it.
I want to know if there is a liqid ...
How to drain the air compressor tank?
How to drain air compressor tank?
Bill answers...
Thanks for writing in.
I've uploaded a picture for you to see what I'm talking about....
Replace a piston ring.
Help replacing a piston ring.
Bill answers...
Had I replaced the piston ring on my compressor, and it just happened to be the same brand ...
Measure compressed air flow rate?
Trying to determine consumption into various lines.
Are there any portable "quick-disconnect" type flow meters?
Bill answers...
Hello Dave....
Another solenoid valve question.
This is the solenoid valve bolt I was talking about.
Bill comments...
Howdy again. Yes, this is indeed a manual over-ride for this solenoid ...
How do I change compressor cylinder piston seals?
How to change cylinder piston seals?
Bill answers...
Hi Garth, nice to hear from you again.
How to change piston seals is a big topic ...
How to change the oil in my Speedaire compressor?
It's a 20 gallon speedaire model 3Z419J. I've lost the manual.
Bill answers...
Hi Meg:
Every brand of compressor is slightly different,...
How to stop air air leak from the compressor..
My air compressor is set at 80 psi. It pumps to this setting and as soon as it shuts off you can hear a leak from a valve at the back.
Then the pressure ...
How to get power to your air compressor.
Should an air compressor ever be operated from an electrical extension cord?
I need to run my 2.5hp compressor using one of these heavy duty extension ...
Below are how to's and questions already answered.