Jusjay Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I have a relatively inexpensive compressor which has served me well for a while now, but just recently the air pressure has been dropping off very quickly and I have to wait 20 secs for it to build again then it happens all over again. Im getting seconds of painting out of it at a time. Is it time to look for another or is there something I can do to fix it? Tia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 You can check all the joints for leaks.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) Im not very good with this where would I need to check would you suggest? It holds its pressure when not airbrushing though. Edited October 17, 2016 by Jusjay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 If the compressor is holding it's pressure, then connect the brush to the hose and put it & the first part of the hose in some water and look for bubbles. If nothing seen start the air flowing a little and see if you can see it escaping anywhere it shouldn't. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Thanks Paul I'll try that then & report back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 Update - can't see any bubbles other than in the right places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 If the hose & brush are not leaking, then it must be something on the compressor. If it's a cheap one then it'll probably cost you more than it's worth to fix...if it is fixable. Which make/model compressor is it ? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 Its one of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little-cars Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) As-18 chinese compressor. You can get spares for some of the chinese units, but need to know what is wrong. These now retail for about £60, so probably not worth the time and hassle of investigating and sorting it, unless you have someone locally that can give it a check over. These now retail for around £60, but check the warranty you get with them, so are only short ! They have recently gone up to this price as I guess they are paid for in US Dollars. Paul Edited October 21, 2016 by little-cars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusjay Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 Thanks for your help Paul, I think I'll just as well invest in a new one come payday. Maybe one with a tank too, I've heard they're better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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