10 Tips for Getting the Most From your Air Compressor | Fluid-Aire Dynamics

You've made a sizable investment in your air compressor. Of course, you'll want to get the most life from it that is possible. Here are some simple tips that can help you achieve years of trouble-free operation to get the most life from your air compressor. 0:00 Intro 0:23 Make sure to follow instructions. It may seem obvious but reading your air compressor's manual is a small investment in time that can have a big payoff. You'll learn the maintenance schedule, as well as operating guidelines for your compressor. This information will help you extend the life of your equipment and minimize downtime. 0:45 Check the oil. A great tip to keep your air compressor running smoothly is to check the oil levels daily. If your compressor uses oil be sure to check the oil before every use operating. Insufficient oil is one of the quickest ways to seriously damage your compressor. 1:02 Clean the air intake vents. Keep your air compressor breathing by cleaning your intake vents. Make sure to keep your air intake clean especially if your environment is dirty or dusty. Buildup on the intake vents will force your compressor to work harder and reduce pressure. 1:15 Replace the separator elements. Oil separator element typically needs to be replaced every two thousand to eight thousand hours of use depending on the model of the compressor and it prevents excessive oil usage buildup. Once it begins to clog up you will typically see moisture and oil begin to build up downstream. Analysis has shown that compressor energy costs rise by one percent for each two psi of separator pressure drop. 1:46 Keep things tight. Vibration from your compressor operation can lose some screws, bolts, and nuts. They need to be checked periodically when you're doing PMS. Anything that has a vibration can wiggle loose. 2:00 Watch your hoses. Keep your air compressor trouble-free by watching your hoses. Make sure to inspect all your compressed hoses regularly. Cracks can lead to leaks which put a strain on your air compressor's other components. Replace any hoses that are cracked and damaged right away. 2:14 Drain Moisture. Help keep your system trouble-free by draining moisture and other contaminants from your system. Your receiver tank collects moisture from the air that it's compressing. Empty this regularly to prevent water buildup in your air system. Another thing to keep in mind is most separators and filters have automatic drains. Make sure that they are in good working condition. 2:41 Monitor the temperature. Make sure to monitor the temperature of your compressor. Your manufacturer will specify the acceptable operating range of your compressor. Excessive heat can cause unnecessary wear and shorten your compressor's life. To prevent overheating your compressor may have a built-in safety shutdown system. Еest this feature regularly to make sure that it is functioning properly. 3:03 Watch out for leaks. Look out for leaks in your air compressor. Leaks can originate from lines, gaskets, fittings, valves, clamps, and connections. They can divert an estimated 25% of your compressed air. So be sure to check the entire system regularly. Ultrasonic leak detectors can be helpful to catch leaks that you can't even hear audibly. 3:27 When you purchase your compressor you want to know how a new compressor sounds normally. So then you know what it doesn't sound right and there's a lot of noises that go through it as far as when it blows down, belts can squeak. It's good to just have a baseline knowledge of what the air compressor sounds like when it's new and then you could help identify when something isn't sounding right. Fluid-Aire Dynamics is your local professional compressed air expert. We can help you to choose the right air compressor or air dryer from our product catalog, install pipes, repair, maintain provide the emergency service and find the right parts for your broken compressor. Visit our website https://fluidairedynamics.com or call us at 📞 847-678-8388 for a consultation. We always are ready to help!