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Freezer not working; only makes quiet sound

Repair (by a licensed refrigeration technician) might be possible, but is highly unlikely to be practical or cost-effective .vs. replacement with a modern and probably far more efficient unit. For one …
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How to Seal leaks on an air compressor system

Rubber (better, usually) or plastic tubing on a barbed joint is not a suitable place for any sort of sealant, and none should be required. If the tubing is cracked, either cut off enough tubing to re …
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A small air compressor for cleaning?

A third alternative would be an airbrush type/size compressor, but they don't typically do 100+ PSI. … Or, evidently, someone makes a thing targeted at exactly this market - more of a "blower" than a "compressor" but that being the desired end result.... …
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Having issues fitting 1-14 UNF threads from a gas cylinder

I have found a few that are unreasonably priced. You have a weird, oddball adapter application. There's no "millions of parts volume" to make for a low discount price as seen on common adapters. It' …
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Want to drain/change compressor oil, but there's no outlet

Compressor oil changing does not need to be especially convenient as it's relatively infrequent, and the scale of compressor you show is not impossible to turn over by hand - so, no drain plug = one less …
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Is a PVC union air tight?

PVC is not rated for and not safe for compressed air service, with the limited exceptions of "if buried in the ground or completely screened in wire mesh to catch the shards." It makes lovely shrapn …
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Danby Mini-fridge not Cooling

If it is a bad start relay as you suspect, the motor could be quite warm from failing to start but having current running through it. However, it could also be a refrigerant leak causing the fridge to …
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Attaching Air Compressor To Junction Box

I'm not sure for a specfically "2-gang" box. These are made for 4" and 4-11/16 and octagon boxes: and there are 1-gang "handy-box" covers with a knock-out as well. A 4" box will take 2 devices, bu …
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