Broken Air Compressor

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This is the worse thing that could happen besides the power being out.  The air compressor decided to quit and the magic red button did not fix the problem.

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I replaced the motor around January 1, 2006 so I guess it had a good run?  The belt also looks like it needs to be replaced. 

But I wanted to connect the emergency air compressor to the larger tank and I am not really sure how.  I removed the air gauge and I can fill it from there?  I need some hose to try out my theory.  Maybe tomorrow.

Fake Craftsman tools?

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I got my fake Craftsman tools today from Woot.com.  I paid $5.03 for 3 x 12 piece sets.  I needed some extra screw drivers and I always purchase the best.

I did learn a lot about using a screw driver from reading the Warning label on back of the package:

1)  always wear eye protection (I can not see without eye protection so I am safe (glasses).)
2)  disconnect power before using the tool on electric work or electrical sources (This would add a step to every electrical project! 🙂 )
3)  never use to pry (What?  I thought that is what a flat head screw drivers were for;  also for digging.)

Breaking the LAW!

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Look what I found at the car wash just laying on the ground.  Now I can insert this piece of a seat belt into my Honda Fit and I will not get any more annoying beeping when driving without my seat belt.  It was a slow day and now I can drive around all day with no seat belt.  Actually, I am not sure why I still have this piece. 

Trouble shooting foam brush problems

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1)  Figure out that you are having a problem with your foam brush.

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2)  Check your air gauges to see if air is getting to the solenoids.  (One of my air pressure gauges were broken and other only could get to 20 psi.)

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3)  Check the pump to see if it is pumping.  (The pump would only pump randomly.  The Sandpiper pump had to build up air pressure.)

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4)  Open your ears and listen for an air leak.  (No air leak.)

5)  Check the air pressure in the air compressor.  (Was fine as 100 psi.)

6)  Check air pressure at the air regulator coming out of the air compressor.  (My gauge was broken so I swapped it out.  Then when I had a working air pressure gauge I noticed the pressure was around 20 psi.)  This indicates that you should try and add more pressure output.  While performing this function the knob cracked off.  (It had rusted out.)

7)  If knob cracks off air regulator is bad.  Replace air regulator and make sure you turn the air off first.  (The End)

If you have different steps let me know.