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    Compressor not holding pressure.

    Any tips on how to remove the 90 degree elbow attached to the check valve. So I can get a socket on the check valve. There isn't enough clearance to get a wrench in there and turn it completely.
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    Compressor not holding pressure.

    I have checked the welds and drain valve.
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    Compressor not holding pressure.

    I have checked the drain valve. I have is isolated from other piping.
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    Compressor not holding pressure.

    I have a Quincy QT 54 60 gallon compressor and when it shuts off the gauge is slowly losing pressure. I have checked fittings listening for leaks and used soapy water. I can't find any leaks. I have replaced the gauge and pressure switch. The next thing on my list is the check valve. Any help is...
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    Air Compressor wiring help

    I guess my fear wasn't warranted, I didn't realize you couldn't be shocked from the insulated wire in the breaker.
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    Air Compressor wiring help

    Thanks, I was under the impression you could run a cord from the air compressor to a junction box and wire nut the romex from the breaker.
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    Air Compressor wiring help

    My concern is the feeder wire coming in on the bottom left of the panel runs right up against the range breaker that is circled. Im not a electrician, so I don't understand the issue with using 10/3 soow. My last house I ran 10/3 wire through metal flex conduit and a 30a double pole breaker...
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    Air Compressor wiring help

    Thank You I will probably run the romex and the air compressor 10/3 cord to junction box and have a election swap out breaker for the stove since I have a gas stove. My last house the feeder wires came in from the top so it wasn't an issue.
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    Air Compressor wiring help

    Im talking about the lines coming from the meter can, I have tried simmens and square d tandems and they don't fit.
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    Air Compressor wiring help

    I have a Quincy QT 54 I want to wire up, but the breaker is full. I recently moved into this house and didn't realize until after the purchase it has a 100a panel and it is full. The panel wont accept tandem breakers to free up a spot. I can free up a spot with the 20a square d breakers that...
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    Air Pressure

    It is free running l. I am using quick connectors.
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    Air Pressure

    I have a Quincy QT 54 I have 50 ft of 3/8 hose. I am running a Aircat 1150. The regulator I have maxes out at about 140. I put a inline gauge at the end of the hose with the Aircat and stays steady about 80-85 psi. Do I need a regulator that goes higher or a 1/2 air hose?
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