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and get hot quickly and when they go wrong bin themDirect drive are noisy.

and get hot quickly and when they go wrong bin themDirect drive are noisy.
It's considerably dirtier in real life and I wonder if it benefit from a service kit?
Thank you. What normally comes in a service kit for a compressor?Run it & see how it fares. If it's running fine, leave it be, for the time being. An oil change would be no bad thing though, & drain the water from the tank. There'll likely be some in there.
That is a very valid point sirWhich hole? If you mean the dark one at the bottom then yes. How else is the air going to get to the receiver
Thanks mate, I think the best thing is to go to a pneumatic local, I can take it with me then. Is there any special thread paste/lock I should use, cautious dealing with compressed air etc.You’ll need to check your thread sizes, have a look at this one
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Air Compressor Valve Non Return Check Valve Spare Parts Tube Connector Tool UK | eBay
The three male thread connectors are respectively for tube connecting, air pressure tank and compressor piston pump. 1 Air compressor check valve. Convenient to install with the thread connecting ends.www.ebay.co.uk
Great, thanks, wasn't sure if some special paste was required.I use this stuff though I bought a single roll, can’t remember where I got it.
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I use this stuff though I bought a single roll, can’t remember where I got it.
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Order online at Screwfix.com. Suitable for all common gases and liquids. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.www.screwfix.com