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Just bought this a few hours ago. Didn’t even bother with manual. Went straight to RUclips and saw your video . Can’t thank you enough. Now time to do as you instructed
Thank you so much for explaining this in layman terms so us new/first time users don’t be confused and intimidated. Your simple explaining enabled me to use this compressor for the very first time without any hardship or mishaps. Again thank you.
Good point about the extension cord. Also it's better to use no extension cord, or as short as possible. It's best to plug it in to a wall socket and use a longer air hose if needed. (I find it's preferrable to keep it away from you so the noise is less bothersome.)
I just picked this up as a kit with 3 nail guns at Home Depot for $199. I needed a nail gun that actually went through wood for a kitchen island project. I've used nail guns before but never had to prime one myself. Your video was a huge help! Thanks!
Thanks, for helping me set this up, man! Bought my first compressor. My nephew laughed at me for going "old School" and thanks for the tip on the gauge extension cord. would have never thought of that.
I just picked this up along with a pressure pot because I'm going to start resin casting, and this was exactly the video I needed to answer the questions that were not explained by the manual.
Don't forget to register your compressor with Ridgid online. I just bought one of these at Home Depot for $129, 140 out the door (Alabama tax). I was really impressed with how easy Ridgid's registration is. This is my first tool from them (DeWalt guy) and I'm really impressed.
Just bought one of these and I gotta say this video is excellent--very informative and straight to the point. Thanks for taking the time to put it together!
I am a year late to the " Rigid doesn't care owners manual" party. I've had some bad manuals but wow, this is right up there. Just wanted to say thanks for the video it was extremely useful and I learned quite a bit. Rigid should just pay you for this video and post it to thier website and add royalty fees to you.😂
My goodness what an enjoyable, great video Thank you so much for the instructions 🙏🏻 just got it at Home Depot and not having to open the booklet It’s a lifesaver. God bless.
don't know if the rules translate but I used to be a commercial diver (deal with bottles and compressors a lot) and the rule of thought was to always leave a little pressure in the tank. that helps prevent corrosion and prolong bottle life
Thank you so much! Just purchased this and was so intimidated to get started (am I going to blow myself up?) After fumbling through a less-than-helpful manual I thought “there must be something better on RUclips”. This was just what I needed to shake off the nerves and get started! Appreciate you!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'll need to get a decent extension cord for my unit. I was almost going to use the one I use for my lawnmower. Thanks to your video, I now know that would not have been a good choice due to insufficient gauge of the wire. Thank you.
Definitely helpful. Manual was making my head spin. My new truck doesn't have an auxiliary power outlet, so I had to upgrade from my mini compressor to fill tires.
Thank you for sharing. I just got my Ridgid 6 today. I used the correct extension cord only by luck so goo to know, and I did the break in. But didn't understand the left gauge. Thanks for explaining. BTW Local distributor guy sells these for $80 out of his house. Good deal.
Great video brother. Perfect timing for me I just bought one and am getting ready to break it in. Thank you for sharing its crystal clear instructions. 👍🏼
This video was fantastic. I do have a question though. If I turn my regulator to the recommended 120 psi for my Rigid framing nailer, will the compressor kick on if the tank pressure dips below 120 or will I have to adjust a pressure switch somewhere?
Is there a reason why Dewalt's 6 gallon pancake version mentions nothing about a 30 min initial break in period? I'm going to do it anyways though. Thanks for your very helpful video!
This is a great video! Thanks so much! Just bought a house in November and I’m now setting up my garage. Quick question, should I empty the tank after every use, or can I leave it plugged in and turned on for using it often?
Thank you, your video is way better than the Rigid owners manual that comes with this compressor you cleared up all my questions great job. And I liked and subscribed. Like your accent also.
My question … what does the break-in process do for the compressor? Will it harm anything if it is skipped? I’ve been using the compressor infrequently without doing this step and I’m wondering if I caused irreparable damage. 🤔
Depends on the car and front or back tires. I'd Google your car make/model and where the tire sticker is. For me it's ok the door frame drivers side. Then the sticker tells your recommended tire pressure
Hi sir. Thanks for the very detailed and helpful video. Question that I didn’t find covered in video though. Should the machine cut off at or around 150 psi or should I cut it off manually and then adjust it to the pressure I want to use? Also is there a recommended prouder for an air gun attachment? Thanks again sir 🫡
Excellent video, thanks! Only problem I’m having now is I can’t figure out how to connect the air hoses to the unit. It won’t screw in, and there are some valves but I can’t figure out how to use them! Anybody got ideas or a link to a different video with the answer?
Thank you for the helpful video. I’m new to using air compressors and this video gave me what I needed to set up my new ridgid compressor and blow out my sprinklers. Many thanks to you 🙏
Hi thanks for the video. I am having trouble with my new rigid 6gal compressor (same model) paired with the rigid nailers and hose kit. Sometimes it works perfectly then the next time it shoots blanks then a nail, blank nail, and so forth. I have the tank pressure gauge at 150psi and tried adjusting the Outlet pressure between 70-100psi with no improvement . One thing is I totally missed the part about break in and running it for 30 mins. I just released the air to try and reset it. Anything that you can think of that I might be doing wrong?
So when you're breaking it in do you push the knob back in after turning it counterclockwise? I just did it for 30 minutes but didn't push the knob back in
I'm about to pull the trigger on this compressor. I'm down grading since my old 30 gallon took a cr-p. Is it ok to use a 3/8 hose on a 6 gal or go to a 1/4 inch. Thanks
Is there an actual reset button on that model? I didn't see one and for some reason mine just stop working and hasn't been used much. I'm using a heavy enough extension cord with it as well so not sure why it stopped
Great video, thanks for posting. The Rigid manual is not as informative as it needs to be. I picked this up with the package deal - compressor, brad nailer, straight nailer, and stapler, all for $199.
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100x more helpful than the "operator's manual". Thank you so much!
Your welcome
Seriously. One of the worst manuals I've had. Thanks for the video
Just bought this. This was the video I needed after reading that vague as hell manual. Thanks!
@@chrisblanco8923 have fun w your air compressor. you can do so many things with it.
Thirded the operating manual is useless.
Just bought this a few hours ago. Didn’t even bother with manual. Went straight to RUclips and saw your video . Can’t thank you enough. Now time to do as you instructed
Thank you so much for explaining this in layman terms so us new/first time users don’t be confused and intimidated. Your simple explaining enabled me to use this compressor for the very first time without any hardship or mishaps. Again thank you.
You're so welcome!
Good point about the extension cord. Also it's better to use no extension cord, or as short as possible. It's best to plug it in to a wall socket and use a longer air hose if needed. (I find it's preferrable to keep it away from you so the noise is less bothersome.)
Sir…I Thank God for People like you! You’re On Point…Just bought it 👍🏼
I appreciate you! 😁👍
I just picked this up as a kit with 3 nail guns at Home Depot for $199. I needed a nail gun that actually went through wood for a kitchen island project. I've used nail guns before but never had to prime one myself. Your video was a huge help! Thanks!
Dang. I just paid $299 for the same package. 👎🏻
@Kids School me too!
I’m going to buy that same package, but it’s now $299 at H.D. 😢
Danm, that's a great price. I got ripped off at my Home Depot. Just picked up the same kit for $299😢
@kidsschool2140 I said the same thing $299 how on earth did he get his for $199, but whatever 😢
That was the BEST informative intro to a air compressor I’ve ever watched. Well Done Sir. Well Done.
Thanks, for helping me set this up, man! Bought my first compressor. My nephew laughed at me for going "old School" and thanks for the tip on the gauge extension cord. would have never thought of that.
Just bought one and need to use it!!! Thanks I feel like my Dad just taught me all about it!!! Thanks so much!!! Super helpful!!!
Awesome review of start up. I typically use things right out of the box without reading instructions. I’m so glad I checked here. Thank you!!!!
No one wants to read the manual anymore including me lols. Your video helped me braking-in the new compressor. Thank you so much!
This was perfect. All necessary information without any fluff.
I just picked this up along with a pressure pot because I'm going to start resin casting, and this was exactly the video I needed to answer the questions that were not explained by the manual.
I hope you do really well casting resin. I’m glad the video helped ya too. 😁👍
This was absolutely the best tutorial video I’ve seen. To the point and great explanation of how and why to do things. Thank you so much!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you! i appreciate you
The manual should have had pictures of everything you're describing! Thank you for your thorough explanation!
Glad it was helpful!
Don't forget to register your compressor with Ridgid online. I just bought one of these at Home Depot for $129, 140 out the door (Alabama tax). I was really impressed with how easy Ridgid's registration is. This is my first tool from them (DeWalt guy) and I'm really impressed.
I appreciate the rundown on this compressor. Just bought one and I’m hoping it last. The instructions will really help. Thanks
Just bought one of these and I gotta say this video is excellent--very informative and straight to the point. Thanks for taking the time to put it together!
That time of year to top off the tires - thanks for keeping this video up!
Any time!
I am a year late to the " Rigid doesn't care owners manual" party. I've had some bad manuals but wow, this is right up there. Just wanted to say thanks for the video it was extremely useful and I learned quite a bit. Rigid should just pay you for this video and post it to thier website and add royalty fees to you.😂
Great video. I just bought one of these, and I was too lazy to read the manual. Also, I bet you explain it better than the manual. You da man.
Thank you for this video! This was a lot more helpful than the operator manual and other videos on this air compressor.
My goodness what an enjoyable, great video
Thank you so much for the instructions 🙏🏻 just got it at Home Depot and not having to open the booklet It’s a lifesaver. God bless.
don't know if the rules translate but I used to be a commercial diver (deal with bottles and compressors a lot) and the rule of thought was to always leave a little pressure in the tank. that helps prevent corrosion and prolong bottle life
I'm setting my Rigid compressor right now. Thank you very much Sir. You are a life saver!!!
Thank you so much! Just purchased this and was so intimidated to get started (am I going to blow myself up?) After fumbling through a less-than-helpful manual I thought “there must be something better on RUclips”. This was just what I needed to shake off the nerves and get started! Appreciate you!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'll need to get a decent extension cord for my unit. I was almost going to use the one I use for my lawnmower. Thanks to your video, I now know that would not have been a good choice due to insufficient gauge of the wire. Thank you.
Very informative and helpful. Just bought this, the include instructions for the compresser are less than vague. Thank you.
Your welcome. Idk why manufacturers don’t make videos to go along with owners manuals.
Definitely helpful. Manual was making my head spin. My new truck doesn't have an auxiliary power outlet, so I had to upgrade from my mini compressor to fill tires.
Thank you for sharing. I just got my Ridgid 6 today. I used the correct extension cord only by luck so goo to know, and I did the break in. But didn't understand the left gauge. Thanks for explaining. BTW Local distributor guy sells these for $80 out of his house. Good deal.
Great video man thanks I’m new to compressors.
Thank you for the step by step instructions, very helpful!!
For standard household stuff, like filling bicycle tires and a small nail gun and whatnot. Is there a generic setting to set the outlet pressure?
Exactly what I wanted to know was to break the compressor in. Thanks and will be looking to get that 12g extension cord as soon as possible.
Awesome. Thanks. Have a good one 😁👍
Great video brother. Perfect timing for me I just bought one and am getting ready to break it in. Thank you for sharing its crystal clear instructions. 👍🏼
This video was fantastic. I do have a question though. If I turn my regulator to the recommended 120 psi for my Rigid framing nailer, will the compressor kick on if the tank pressure dips below 120 or will I have to adjust a pressure switch somewhere?
It will kick on when it reaches 120 psi.
Thanks for the simple yet thorough video.
Great information. Are we supposed to lock in a pressure setting by pushing to the knob inwards and vice versa?
Thank you so much for this. I bought this today so I could manage a bit more independently. I’m a bit nervous but this video is easing my jitters!
Do I need an extension cord or can I just use a longer air hose?
Very thorough directions. Thank you.
😁👍
After filling the compressor with air, set psi for tool, attach hose… do you keep the compressor on to maintain pressure as you use your tool?
Great primer for first time user. Glad I came up on this. Thanks bud
I appreciate you too! 😁👍
Great walkthrough and everything you said was valuable and right to the point!
Is there a reason why Dewalt's 6 gallon pancake version mentions nothing about a 30 min initial break in period? I'm going to do it anyways though. Thanks for your very helpful video!
This is a great video! Thanks so much! Just bought a house in November and I’m now setting up my garage. Quick question, should I empty the tank after every use, or can I leave it plugged in and turned on for using it often?
Great information. I just purchased one today and this video helped me out a lot on how to set it up.
Concise, informative and to the point...well done!
Why do we need to break it 8n and for 30 m8n? Why do we need to bleed the air out before opening the main outflow ply 4:42 g?
Thank you for being concise and to the point! Saved me a lot of reading, sir! 😅
This compressor can be used to remove and put car wheel nuts?
Thank you, your video is way better than the Rigid owners manual that comes with this compressor you cleared up all my questions great job. And I liked and subscribed. Like your accent also.
My question … what does the break-in process do for the compressor? Will it harm anything if it is skipped? I’ve been using the compressor infrequently without doing this step and I’m wondering if I caused irreparable damage. 🤔
If I want to hook the air compressor to a hose reel, can I just connect hose reel to one outlets and the other outlet to my air gun?
Thanks for this video, super helpful. Do I need to break in the air compressor again after not using it for a long time?
Thank you for the video! Its my first compressor so i really appreciate it
For full tires, what psi should you adjust the value to? The max psi you want in tire?
Depends on the car and front or back tires. I'd Google your car make/model and where the tire sticker is. For me it's ok the door frame drivers side. Then the sticker tells your recommended tire pressure
Wish you had a video for all products I bought! Great job
I bought this only for air in my tires. What psi would you set it on the Outlet pressure?
Will the tank just continuously build pressure until you turn it off or release air?
Hi sir. Thanks for the very detailed and helpful video. Question that I didn’t find covered in video though. Should the machine cut off at or around 150 psi or should I cut it off manually and then adjust it to the pressure I want to use? Also is there a recommended prouder for an air gun attachment? Thanks again sir 🫡
Perfect video for a beginner
Thank you
Better than the manual. Thanks
Do I need to let it run 30 minutes every time I use the compressor or is this just a one time break in thing?
Great rundown, thanks for making!
Perfect video for me. I just bought one! Thanks!
Great video!!! Thanks for keeping it simple and to the point!
Question what are the tools have you used with the 6 gallon air compressor?
Excellent video, thanks! Only problem I’m having now is I can’t figure out how to connect the air hoses to the unit. It won’t screw in, and there are some valves but I can’t figure out how to use them! Anybody got ideas or a link to a different video with the answer?
They are probably quick connections, pull back on the cylinder on the hose and pop it in to the compressor
Thank you for the helpful video. I’m new to using air compressors and this video gave me what I needed to set up my new ridgid compressor and blow out my sprinklers. Many thanks to you 🙏
It’s very handy. Had to use mine quite a few time so far. Thanks for watching. And for commenting. Have a good one 😁👍
@DanMcKelvey you recall the video you watched? I would love how to do this myself.
Great video, thank you so much! Cleared up some questions I had being a first time user!
Great video thanks for walking us through !
My pleasure.
Hi thanks for the video. I am having trouble with my new rigid 6gal compressor (same model) paired with the rigid nailers and hose kit. Sometimes it works perfectly then the next time it shoots blanks then a nail, blank nail, and so forth. I have the tank pressure gauge at 150psi and tried adjusting the Outlet pressure between 70-100psi with no improvement . One thing is I totally missed the part about break in and running it for 30 mins. I just released the air to try and reset it. Anything that you can think of that I might be doing wrong?
Thank you! Simple and direct!
Great Vid.. Just bought mine today.. Will be following your break in guide before actually using it to work with.
how do you connect wire to use air compressor for you lawn sprinklers
So when you're breaking it in do you push the knob back in after turning it counterclockwise? I just did it for 30 minutes but didn't push the knob back in
Is it necessary to do the 30 minute breakin time every time you empty the tank? Or is that just for the first use of the tank?
Great straight to the point video 💪🏾
Thanks! 😁👍
Question do I have to let it run every time for 30 before I used it ? Or just the first time ? Or every certain amount of hours i used ?
100% more helpful than the owner’s manual
I'm about to pull the trigger on this compressor. I'm down grading since my old 30 gallon took a cr-p. Is it ok to use a 3/8 hose on a 6 gal or go to a 1/4 inch. Thanks
Why did it turn off at 150? Is that a factory setting? Also, are we to assume you push the knob back in after setting the PSI, for using the air?
Does this compressor work to blow out underground sprinklers?
Yes
Is this a good option for inflating car tires or better just for tools?
It's great for both
Thanks for the video! I just picked one of these up, and this was very helpful.
Ridgid should have hired you to write the manual. Your video is infinitely better than their instructions. Thank you!
Señor, ese compresor funciona bien con una pistola para pintura de aceite??
Is it possible to put a silencer/muffler on the intake on this?
Yo thanks bro!!! You helped me out way more than the manual. They should pay u to do these for them
Right on, I hate manuals this was helpful
I haven’t used one of these types and was searching the book for where the oil goes lol. Is there oil sealed in the pump or something?
Is there an actual reset button on that model? I didn't see one and for some reason mine just stop working and hasn't been used much. I'm using a heavy enough extension cord with it as well so not sure why it stopped
Great tips!
Thanks .. got one today for $99 from Home Depot.
Does it automatically fill up the tank when drained or at a lower pressure than what it was set at?
Great video, thanks for posting. The Rigid manual is not as informative as it needs to be. I picked this up with the package deal - compressor, brad nailer, straight nailer, and stapler, all for $199.
Thank you! Had no clue what I was doing until I found this video
Glad I could help! I hope it comes in handy for ya. Cause mine sure is. It’s the perfect addition to my shed.
Do you need to do the break in before you start it everytime?
You are awesome!! Thank you for the straight forward common sense information!! 👍🏼