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Air Compressor
« on: 28 December 2007, 08:00:28 »
Bought an air compressor from Aldi a while back with accessories and also an impact wrench but having a few problems.

I can't get a proper seal plugging any of the accessories into the end of the air hose, I've tried PTFE tape with no success, anyone got any ideas please?
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« Reply #1 on: 28 December 2007, 09:55:14 »
What type of connector is it......?

I suspect its a cheapo thing.....I use PCL connectors from machine mart (the clarke equivalents) which are excellent, reliable, standard and well priced..
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« Reply #2 on: 28 December 2007, 10:00:27 »
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What type of connector is it......?

I suspect its a cheapo thing.....I use PCL connectors from machine mart (the clarke equivalents) which are excellent, reliable, standard and well priced..

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« Reply #3 on: 28 December 2007, 10:03:10 »
Yes but, there are a few different types......

I suspect its just a poor quality coupling with an iffy or displaced internal O ring.
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« Reply #4 on: 28 December 2007, 10:04:28 »
I'll investigate Machine Mart.
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Re: Air Compressor
« Reply #5 on: 28 December 2007, 10:28:28 »
I had same issue with my cheapo. It appears they use a european standard.  Halfords kit, IIRC, uses same.

I got so cheesed off with it, I went to put a PCL on one of the outlets (mine was twin outlet), but unfortunately split the tube on compressor (it was a crappy die cast thing).  Acquired a better compressor after than with pcl...
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« Reply #6 on: 28 December 2007, 10:29:11 »
I note also that screwfix have a good range of PCL and UNI connectors on clearence.

Screwfix clearance
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« Reply #7 on: 28 December 2007, 10:34:48 »
Thanks for that lads :y

Got a VAT free day at Machine Mart next week.
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« Reply #8 on: 28 December 2007, 10:35:51 »
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Got a VAT free day at Machine Mart next week.
Think my VAT free day is this weekend :y
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Re: Air Compressor
« Reply #9 on: 28 December 2007, 13:01:42 »
.....which begs the question - any recommended Air compressors in Machine Mart as i will be visiting on 6th ( vat free clarke day)  ;D
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« Reply #10 on: 28 December 2007, 13:26:28 »
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.....which begs the question - any recommended Air compressors in Machine Mart as i will be visiting on 6th ( vat free clarke day)  ;D
What do you want to use it for?

Power tools need a good airflow capacity.  Spraying needs a big reserve (to ensure smooth airflow)?
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« Reply #11 on: 28 December 2007, 13:31:39 »
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.....which begs the question - any recommended Air compressors in Machine Mart as i will be visiting on 6th ( vat free clarke day)  ;D
What do you want to use it for?

Power tools need a good airflow capacity.  Spraying needs a big reserve (to ensure smooth airflow)?


"general garage work" wheel removal etc. Probably everything except spraying  ;)
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« Reply #12 on: 28 December 2007, 13:36:20 »
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.....which begs the question - any recommended Air compressors in Machine Mart as i will be visiting on 6th ( vat free clarke day)  ;D
What do you want to use it for?

Power tools need a good airflow capacity.  Spraying needs a big reserve (to ensure smooth airflow)?


"general garage work" wheel removal etc. Probably everything except spraying  ;)
I'll have a flick through catalogue later when I get back...
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Re: Air Compressor
« Reply #13 on: 28 December 2007, 14:03:08 »
More importantly.............how much do you want to spend?
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Re: Air Compressor
« Reply #14 on: 28 December 2007, 14:06:30 »
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Bought an air compressor from Aldi a while back with accessories and also an impact wrench but having a few problems.

I can't get a proper seal plugging any of the accessories into the end of the air hose, I've tried PTFE tape with no success, anyone got any ideas please?

..so when is the 4-post lift coming in, AA?  ;D



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