its my first time to own an aircompressor. so how exactly do i take care of it? do i have to drain the air before i store it? how often do i change oil and air filter?
Re: air compressor maintenance
I changed the oil of my Vespa 1HP compressor after breakin period use totalling to about 24 hours.
I used Mobil SAE 30 oil.
As much as possible I drain the water after using the compressor.
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Re: air compressor maintenance
thanks. i have a trade air 2hp unit w/ 40l tank. got it surplus so i guess i dont need to brake it in. so i should change my oil every total of 24 hrs of use?
the hard part of buying 2ndhand or surplus stuff is having no maintenance instructions. i hope this could be a do's and dont's guide for every one so experienced members, feel free to share what you know;)
Re: air compressor maintenance
If you got it surplus then it's still better that you change the oil.
My first oil change after 24 hours of total use was because I got mine new. It's been more than nine months now since I did that. The compressor gets about max 10 hours a week of usage.
Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS
