A couple of adds to this. The bolts are 5/16. Be careful you don't get a socket stuck down there. Don't ask me how I know. The second add is that the entire regulator doesn't necessarily have to be removed. In my case, the threads had stripped in the red plastic knob. Not uncommon and is referenced in other videos. What I did, is just removed the knob and took the knob of my replacement part put it on. Didn't have to remove the gauge or anything else.
Excellent! Thanks for sharing! Yes I recall the right tolerance as well on those recessed bolts. Almost may or may not have gotten a socket stuck myself 😁
The old regulator had a plastic thread, the new one has a steel bolt in the center. You can replace the whole regulator part (AB-9051116) or just the red knob and valve.
I’ve the same problem and have noticed many others have too. I Can’t believe a company would design such a flawed system or use such cheap plastic that strips so easily for a part that needs to be strong. Company doesn’t stand behind product and charges for replacement parts as well as shipping. Last time I buy any Bostitch tools But thanks for the video
It’s just not built to last anymore. There’s more money in sell a new, cheaply built, unit than selling the occasional part to keep a well built unit in operation.
Hey there! I own a Bostitch 150psi compressor and for some reason the gauges no longer function. I've only had it a few months and the needles on the gauges refuse to move. Even if I try to adjust the knob on the front. I have no idea how much pressure the thing is putting out now. Should I try to get it repaired or send it back?
Just a couple months I’d at least investigate a manufacturer’s warranty. Kind of odd to have both gauges fail but have it still pushing air through. Good luck!
FYI that regulator has a rebuild kit that allows you to replace the valve without disassembling or replacing the entire body...just unscrew the nut under the knob and the valve comes out. Screw the new valve assembly in and your done.
I don’t recall. Maybe a T20? Or maybe it was a hex head. I wore this little compressor out years ago and gave it to a guy as a rebuild project. Have to shine a light down In there to see.
But thanks anyways I got mine open I just got a little crowbar and pop open the plastic after taking off the rest of the screws. It didn't really leave any damage at all but the plastic was flexible
hi, we are having issues with the red piece you replaced. the red cap part won't stay screwed on and hold the air pressure, its almost like the part/screw is stripped. do you have recommendations/ what is the red piece that you replaced called exactly cuz i think i will need to order a new one. Thank you, great video
ereplacementparts.com You should find the serial number for your compressor on a sticker somewhere on it. Mine was on the bottom of the air tank. Parts are looked up based on the serial number.
Brian Barth has to use an extension or two. But also I believe it was a pretty tight fit with the socket. I had a cheaper thinner walled socket and got it. But it was still tight. Good luck!
I went back and took blow-up photos of mine, and the bolts had some sort of slot nuts which I removed with a screwdriver and still can't get the bolts out. Can't find anything that looks like a bolt head.
If there isn’t a sticker or tag, look for it stenciled somewhere in the metal. I’ll try to take a look at mine when I remember and see if my label is still on there.
Man, I appreciate your commitment to the fix. But all that for a $75 unit, which I paid at Home Depot last Christmas. I would have thrown in the trash. Props for your perseverance but fixing that...weird.
I understand I can just throw stuff away and buy new, but if I can fix it for the same price even, I typically will. I don't like to waste stuff just because I can.
It sounds to me like all you had to do to fix your old regulator was to disassemble it and re-lube the o-rings. I could be wrong. If you ever find some extra time and saved the old one, you could check it out.
Tom Brueggen rebuild kits for pressure regulators are comercially available, but yeah, it takes more time (but a little less money) to rebuild over replace. I guess which factor is more important to you determines which choice a person makes. Thanks for the video and the reply.
I got it going. sand papered the armature at the brushs while spinning it. Pluged it in and nothing. Gave it a spin and pow took off. Made some sparks but that settled down. Like new. But i know several work mates have had motors fried. Especially long cords drops the amps.
A couple of adds to this. The bolts are 5/16. Be careful you don't get a socket stuck down there. Don't ask me how I know. The second add is that the entire regulator doesn't necessarily have to be removed. In my case, the threads had stripped in the red plastic knob. Not uncommon and is referenced in other videos. What I did, is just removed the knob and took the knob of my replacement part put it on. Didn't have to remove the gauge or anything else.
Excellent! Thanks for sharing! Yes I recall the right tolerance as well on those recessed bolts. Almost may or may not have gotten a socket stuck myself 😁
It looks like a round pan head on the end you get your socket stuck. It's there actually something a tool can grab onto?
The old regulator had a plastic thread, the new one has a steel bolt in the center. You can replace the whole regulator part (AB-9051116) or just the red knob and valve.
I’ve the same problem and have noticed many others have too. I Can’t believe a company would design such a flawed system or use such cheap plastic that strips so easily for a part that needs to be strong. Company doesn’t stand behind product and charges for replacement parts as well as shipping. Last time I buy any Bostitch tools But thanks for the video
It’s just not built to last anymore. There’s more money in sell a new, cheaply built, unit than selling the occasional part to keep a well built unit in operation.
Hey there! I own a Bostitch 150psi compressor and for some reason the gauges no longer function. I've only had it a few months and the needles on the gauges refuse to move. Even if I try to adjust the knob on the front. I have no idea how much pressure the thing is putting out now. Should I try to get it repaired or send it back?
Just a couple months I’d at least investigate a manufacturer’s warranty. Kind of odd to have both gauges fail but have it still pushing air through. Good luck!
FYI that regulator has a rebuild kit that allows you to replace the valve without disassembling or replacing the entire body...just unscrew the nut under the knob and the valve comes out. Screw the new valve assembly in and your done.
Thanks for the tip. I didn't see that on the website when I was looking for parts.
I'm trying to take mine off right now since yesterday but those big bolts that are inside that you were talking about... what kind of bolt is it?
I don’t recall. Maybe a T20? Or maybe it was a hex head. I wore this little compressor out years ago and gave it to a guy as a rebuild project. Have to shine a light down In there to see.
But thanks anyways I got mine open I just got a little crowbar and pop open the plastic after taking off the rest of the screws. It didn't really leave any damage at all but the plastic was flexible
Where do you order the replacement adjustment valve?
Try ereplacementparts.com
hi, we are having issues with the red piece you replaced. the red cap part won't stay screwed on and hold the air pressure, its almost like the part/screw is stripped. do you have recommendations/ what is the red piece that you replaced called exactly cuz i think i will need to order a new one. Thank you, great video
Yeah I would just replace the whole assembly. The red knob is your pressure regulator.
so i'm guessing i will have to take the whole apart as you did?
also where did you order/ or find the replacement part? i don't want to order the wrong thing.
yeah I reckon you'll have to.
ereplacementparts.com
You should find the serial number for your compressor on a sticker somewhere on it. Mine was on the bottom of the air tank. Parts are looked up based on the serial number.
How did you get those long bolts off?
Brian Barth has to use an extension or two. But also I believe it was a pretty tight fit with the socket. I had a cheaper thinner walled socket and got it. But it was still tight. Good luck!
I went back and took blow-up photos of mine, and the bolts had some sort of slot nuts which I removed with a screwdriver and still can't get the bolts out. Can't find anything that looks like a bolt head.
Sorry I wasn’t more help. I just remember they were way down in there and seemed really long too
It would have been REALLY helpful to know what size bolt had to be removed to dissemble the unit.
My regulator is completely stopped out. Tried taking apart to replace and both Nuts on back side of 2 long bolts broke. Now I can't remove the case
Ouch. Mine finally burned up and I just bought a bigger better used compressor. I got a good 10 years of abuse from my little bostich.
Yea
I have the same air compressor your repairing, But I cant find the Model Number to replace the regulator. Can you help me?
If there isn’t a sticker or tag, look for it stenciled somewhere in the metal. I’ll try to take a look at mine when I remember and see if my label is still on there.
Man, I appreciate your commitment to the fix. But all that for a $75 unit, which I paid at Home Depot last Christmas. I would have thrown in the trash. Props for your perseverance but fixing that...weird.
I understand I can just throw stuff away and buy new, but if I can fix it for the same price even, I typically will. I don't like to waste stuff just because I can.
It sounds to me like all you had to do to fix your old regulator was to disassemble it and re-lube the o-rings. I could be wrong. If you ever find some extra time and saved the old one, you could check it out.
Perhaps. Extra time...that sounds nice. Thanks for watching!
Tom Brueggen rebuild kits for pressure regulators are comercially available, but yeah, it takes more time (but a little less money) to rebuild over replace. I guess which factor is more important to you determines which choice a person makes. Thanks for the video and the reply.
I have a "Trim air" 1.8 cfm. It wont go. I have power at motor on all 4wires on motor
I got it going. sand papered the armature at the brushs while spinning it. Pluged it in and nothing. Gave it a spin and pow took off. Made some sparks but that settled down. Like new.
But i know several work mates have had motors fried. Especially long cords drops the amps.
U still have the old one
+Yazlem Mohamed No I tossed it. Probably could have just refurbished it huh? Cleaned it out?