Thank you for a high-quality tutorial on actual repair of a main pressure switch, a repair which probably will last even longer than the flimsy OEM rubber gasket it replaced. Your use of basic materials was very resourceful-- many people could disassemble the switch, but, faced with a materials failure in the gasket, would not consider an alternative to ordering a new switch. We gave the video a thumbs UP, and subscribed. BTW-- Your thumbs UP ratio is truly amazing, and very few videos achieve that.
Dude, you're a legend! After having to trawl through loads of guff, I finally find this little gem which shows me the exact issue and a fix which is in keeping with my _"repair _*_everything_*_ yourself"_ ethos. Thanks, man!
Same problem here with a 30 lt GMC brand compressor. Lucky me I had a 2mm thick rubber mat. Copied the position of the hole from the old diaphragm into the rubber mat and it worked like a charm. Now it will probably outlast the life of the compressor itself. Handling the spring that operates the electrical switch itself is a pain in the butt because it is prone to jump out of sight where you less expect it and stubbornly refuses to stay put where it belongs. By the way, I'm not a cheap ass, I hate throwing away things that can be easily salvaged. Paying S20 for a new regulator and manifold assembly is nothing for many people in our consumerist society but the feeling of personal achievement repairing it is priceless.
Thanks! Worked like a charm. Used 1 layer of an old wagon tire tube. Took a few times to stretch out and cut off but now working fine. May last longer than the original.
Excellent Video! I was hoping to find someone fixing this air compressor somehow and cheaply and here you are! I'm going to do it like this right now! Awesome!
I have the same problem and have been looking for the diaphragm to buy online separately but cannot find one, but as stated, can buy the entire pressure switch for around the $20 mark. Will definitely give this a go before buying a new pressure switch. Thank you very much for sharing the video.
Excellent video. I have a compressor that looks like they younger brother of the beast you have, with the same symptoms. Also remember I had some old bicycle inner tubes around. Will give it a go.
Just bought a replacement pressure switch on eBay for 13 USD. But i got a lot of old inner tube laying around too. Wish I'd seen your vid first, great job.
Way to go. I love your attitude: If it doesn't fix the problem it was broken anyway. I've go a Porter Cable with a similar problem. They only sell replacement pressure switches at $92.00 US. They don't sell diaphragms.
Wow this is the video I have been looking for you are amizing. Tryed it myself compressor was not going above 4bar 1 inertube later holding at 10 bar was about to skip it till I saw this video thank you
Thanks for posting. It helped me fix my compressor with a similar pressure switch. I didn't double up the tube though. I used a single layer that I cut to the shape of the diaphragm. Seems to work so far. Time will tell. I choose not to leave the tank full when done using it so as to relieve pressure on the diaphragm. Nice vid. thanks again.
Routinely leaving a tank full of air allows moisture to accumulate inside the tank, starting rust. If you use the compressor for painting, the last thing you need in the air line is minute particles of rust. Aside from that, under air pressure, a very rusted tank can fail explosively.
Thanks for the video. I created for my Sears compressor using a piece of an old inner tube and punched the holes using a leather punch. (its a single layer). It leaked initially, so I used silicone calk around the edges. It looks like it will work OK when assembled. If it continues to leak, I think I'll use Permatex or something like that to seal the edge.
Thanx for the note! Same problem on my HF (Central Pneumatic 95386) w a Kedu QKS12 switch. Looks the same as the one in your vid & also can't find the diaphragm anywhere for it - this will do the trick!!!
I was going to throw away my similar compressor when i realized it can be repaired by a simple bike tire interior.My curiosity also made me disassembled the valve and i couldnt put it back again.Theres a spring, that i dont know where it goes.I wish theres an assembly procedures for that,but for $10 from ebay why bother right?That rubber diagram was leaking exactly same with mine.Thanks for this video.
Thanks very much ! My $200 Supacheap compressor karked it, due to a diaphragm going. It is a pain to replace the manifold piping. Thanks to you, I will re-diaphragm it. Any idea how the pressure adjustment is done on these ?
Thanks Guys, diaphragm still working, but now getting some blow-by (air escaping to crank case and intake) may be the rings or head the gasket, I'll see if I can get do anything with that. Any suggestions??
Just an FYI to you and your viewers. I also had a few bike enter tubs, but wanted too match the original diaphragm thickness, went down to our local tire shop and they gave me a HD truck tub, perfect match. I fought that small spring that holds the on/off push down button getting it back in. Did you fight this as well?
Matching the thickness was the trick, a truck tube is a good idea, the spring is adjustable and sets the tripping point, I got lucky I didn't have to readjust.
farkin legend! my compressor is almost identical, and my first thought was to try patching it with a bike T tyre repair kit. this tip is way better. about to try :)
I had no idea what I was dealing with when I took mine apart(I have a California air tool)...mine blew apart when I took it apart, and I have NO IDEA how it goes back together
I Fixed Mine This Away With The Old Diaphragm And The Innertube Wrapped Around It.. But My Problem Is The Little Spring Inside This Switch . It Wont Allow The Switch To Cut Off ...
Thank you for a high-quality tutorial on actual repair of a main pressure switch, a repair which probably will last even longer than the flimsy OEM rubber gasket it replaced. Your use of basic materials was very resourceful-- many people could disassemble the switch, but, faced with a materials failure in the gasket, would not consider an alternative to ordering a new switch. We gave the video a thumbs UP, and subscribed.
BTW-- Your thumbs UP ratio is truly amazing, and very few videos achieve that.
Dude, you're a legend!
After having to trawl through loads of guff, I finally find this little gem which shows me the exact issue and a fix which is in keeping with my _"repair _*_everything_*_ yourself"_ ethos.
Thanks, man!
Same problem here with a 30 lt GMC brand compressor. Lucky me I had a 2mm thick rubber mat. Copied the position of the hole from the old diaphragm into the rubber mat and it worked like a charm. Now it will probably outlast the life of the compressor itself. Handling the spring that operates the electrical switch itself is a pain in the butt because it is prone to jump out of sight where you less expect it and stubbornly refuses to stay put where it belongs. By the way, I'm not a cheap ass, I hate throwing away things that can be easily salvaged. Paying S20 for a new regulator and manifold assembly is nothing for many people in our consumerist society but the feeling of personal achievement repairing it is priceless.
Good stuff ,I agree..
My diaphragm started leaking a week ago on a 25 yo compressor, just saw your vid, very helpful solution. Thanks..
Hats 🧢 off brother, you just solved my puzzle 👏👏
Thanks! Worked like a charm. Used 1 layer of an old wagon tire tube. Took a few times to stretch out and cut off but now working fine. May last longer than the original.
Excellent Video! I was hoping to find someone fixing this air compressor somehow and cheaply and here you are! I'm going to do it like this right now! Awesome!
I have the same problem and have been looking for the diaphragm to buy online separately but cannot find one, but as stated, can buy the entire pressure switch for around the $20 mark. Will definitely give this a go before buying a new pressure switch. Thank you very much for sharing the video.
You rock man!!! I used a doubled up piece of rubber roofing. Very nice to know that the pressure won't have to be adjusted. Thanks again
Excellent video. I have a compressor that looks like they younger brother of the beast you have, with the same symptoms. Also remember I had some old bicycle inner tubes around. Will give it a go.
Just bought a replacement pressure switch on eBay for 13 USD. But i got a lot of old inner tube laying around too. Wish I'd seen your vid first, great job.
Way to go. I love your attitude: If it doesn't fix the problem it was broken anyway. I've go a Porter Cable with a similar problem. They only sell replacement pressure switches at $92.00 US. They don't sell diaphragms.
Wow this is the video I have been looking for you are amizing. Tryed it myself compressor was not going above 4bar 1 inertube later holding at 10 bar was about to skip it till I saw this video thank you
Thanks for posting. It helped me fix my compressor with a similar pressure switch. I didn't double up the tube though. I used a single layer that I cut to the shape of the diaphragm. Seems to work so far. Time will tell. I choose not to leave the tank full when done using it so as to relieve pressure on the diaphragm. Nice vid. thanks again.
Routinely leaving a tank full of air allows moisture to accumulate inside the tank, starting rust. If you use the compressor for painting, the last thing you need in the air line is minute particles of rust. Aside from that, under air pressure, a very rusted tank can fail explosively.
you are my hero! this was the exact fault with my identical looking junk compressor! Thanks so much for posting.
You really helped me thank you.
Fixed mine with a rubber tire patch... Works fine!
super vid,just fixed my compressor thats been busted for a few months .Thanks
Thanks for the video. I created for my Sears compressor using a piece of an old inner tube and punched the holes using a leather punch. (its a single layer). It leaked initially, so I used silicone calk around the edges. It looks like it will work OK when assembled. If it continues to leak, I think I'll use Permatex or something like that to seal the edge.
Thanx for the note! Same problem on my HF (Central Pneumatic 95386) w a Kedu QKS12 switch. Looks the same as the one in your vid & also can't find the diaphragm anywhere for it - this will do the trick!!!
Very good, just fixed mine. Thanks a lot.
Thank you so much, just fixed my pressure switch with an old car tyre inner tube.
i dont know who you are but thank you. its worked.
I was going to throw away my similar compressor when i realized it can be repaired by a simple bike tire interior.My curiosity also made me disassembled the valve and i couldnt put it back again.Theres a spring, that i dont know where it goes.I wish theres an assembly procedures for that,but for $10 from ebay why bother right?That rubber diagram was leaking exactly same with mine.Thanks for this video.
Thanks very much ! My $200 Supacheap compressor karked it, due to a diaphragm going. It is a pain to replace the manifold piping. Thanks to you, I will re-diaphragm it. Any idea how the pressure adjustment is done on these ?
Thank you for this video! My hubby is going to try this repair!
Thanks just fixed mine thanks to your video
Thanks great vid just what I needed , too confidently repair mine. 👍
Thx v much I've work on it same as you've explained
And it work az new thx v much sir
Good show old boy. Thanks for the education. Hope I can return favor one day
Thanks Guys, diaphragm still working, but now getting some blow-by (air escaping to crank case and intake) may be the rings or head the gasket, I'll see if I can get do anything with that. Any suggestions??
thank you for posting the vid.
good to know double layer rubber works. spent the day looking for thicker stock to no avail. ?
I got same problem i will do this tomorrow nice one
Well done mate now I know what to go for as mine has that same problem thanks
Done the same thing, it works 2 years till now
Just an FYI to you and your viewers. I also had a few bike enter tubs, but wanted too match the original diaphragm thickness, went down to our local tire shop and they gave me a HD truck tub, perfect match. I fought that small spring that holds the on/off push down button getting it back in. Did you fight this as well?
Matching the thickness was the trick, a truck tube is a good idea, the spring is adjustable and sets the tripping point, I got lucky I didn't have to readjust.
exelent video.thanks for sharing with us..
farkin legend! my compressor is almost identical, and my first thought was to try patching it with a bike T
tyre repair kit. this tip is way better. about to try :)
Ingeneous! Thank you!
Thanks so helpful!! :)
thank's man,so confuse until i find this video ;)
i have found the rubber from a industrel cemical glove handels the oil and heat beter
I had no idea what I was dealing with when I took mine apart(I have a California air tool)...mine blew apart when I took it apart, and I have NO IDEA how it goes back together
solved my problem thank you
Thankyo very much
Top Man Thanks
I Fixed Mine This Away With The Old Diaphragm And The Innertube Wrapped Around It.. But My Problem Is The Little Spring Inside This Switch . It Wont Allow The Switch To Cut Off ...
Thanks its work
Good