Questions & Answers for: replacing bottom compressor valve porter

...compressor is the oilless type that incorporates a vinyl/teflon piston ring and a cylinder that is open from the bottom. Remove the cover and push the piston to upmost position. Look for scratches ...

...compressor.  The valve that drains water from the bottom of the tank will not screw open or close. I'm concerned about putting a tool on it and trying to really crank it open to drain the tank. ...

...compressor after each use. There were possible 1 or 2 exceptions when it sat for no more than 48 hours pressurized. Can I replace the drain plug on my own? Yes...the drain valve on the bottom of the ...

...bottom broke off. Can it be repaired? That depends. If the break was in the steel (or weld if this is the type that has a little threaded flange welded on), then the break was likely due to rust. If ...

...bottom of the tank is fully closed. Don't use a wrench on it but it must be tightly closed by hand. 2. that you don't have any air leaks on the top end of the compressor or on your lines going out of ...

...compressor with the drain valve open and allowed it to run that way for 15 to 20 minutes before realizing it needed to be closed. Any thoughts on what is wrong?S Hi stephengta2... I suspect that the ...