Holding the air pressure until i release it

by Jay
(Canada)

My air compressor builds air pressure and when its done filling. It starts leaking out the air...

It seems like air is coming out of some pipe by the on off switch..

Isnt the air supposed to stay in until i release it or use an air gun?

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Bill says...

Hello there Jay.

Yup, when your compressor pump fills the tank with air, it is supposed to stay in the tank until you either use the air with an air tool or some such, or you open the tank drain valve and empty the pressure.

Visit the Valves page, click on the Check Valve link. All will be explained.

Cheers,

Bill