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Do I need an adapter to connect this sprayer to my pneumatic compressor?
The top one is a hose barb. You slip a hose with a hose clamp onto it and tighten the clamp.
The bottom one is a female half quick connect/push-in connect. You need the matching male half.
There are ...
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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 ...
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A/C Condenser (Outdoor) Unit Fan Squealing
You definitely need a new compressor fan motor.
The unit does not need to be discharged of freon to be replaced. The freon lines are not even touched.
I have replaced mine a few times. It is a "...
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New refrigerator installation - compressor clanks during leveling and moving
The compressor is mounted on quite flexible pads which have a surprisingly wide range of movement. This is primarily to keep transmissive noise to a minimum, but also damps the vibration of the ...
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Where is the compressor run capacitor on my GE refridgerator GTS22WC?
Looks like your fridge has neither starting nor running capacitor, just like most other modern (post-1980) domestic ones.
In order to be absolutely sure, you can look up the compressor model number, ...
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Can I use an air compressor outdoors in freezing temperatures?
Compressors vary, but my experience is that some compressors really don't like the cold. Storing warm overnight is good. Leaving it in the sun during the day probably helps. Running it regularly ...
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Can I use an air compressor outdoors in freezing temperatures?
Warning: speculation from first principles:
Compressing air produces a lot of heat, so I suspect the compressor would be fine if it starts at all, which it should. If there's a lot of humidity in the ...
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Is my chest freezer compressor bad?
WARNING!!!
Before trying this be sure you are comfortable with mains power and take the appropriate precautions.
I check them with a simple test box I made. It has two switches and 3 wires coming out,...
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Is my chest freezer compressor bad?
Sometimes it is just the overload protection that triggered.
Check if you have power on it.
Some models have a reset on them, some will reset them self (if you turn off the power), some you are out of ...
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Is my chest freezer compressor bad?
Good job troubleshooting. It sounds like the motor or compressor is bad. I don't believe it would be economical to fix.
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Do I need an adapter to connect this sprayer to my pneumatic compressor?
You need both the male and female fittings to be matched. The best bet is to buy them in a set. Male and female set is here
Some stores have a color coded tape on the fittings. Buy a male and ...
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A/C Condenser (Outdoor) Unit Fan Squealing
Replacing Fan bearing is a DIY job if you have the right tools and knowledge.
You can start with some lubricants like wd40 or other, keeping in mind the bearing is encapsulated. However lubricating is ...
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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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Is my chest freezer compressor bad?
It could be the refrigerant has leaked or at least partially that would make the compressor hot as the refrigerant lubricates and helps dissipate heat.
Mine got hot when the refrigerant needed ...
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Could a failing GFCI result in loud refrigerator compressor noise?
A GFCI does not make any effect on downstream devices, it is on affected by the type of load whether its resistive or capacitive/reactive and that is only in regarding to tripping characteristics.
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Could a failing GFCI result in loud refrigerator compressor noise?
If the inverter board was faulty it could cause noise in the compressor motor, so your current solution seems to have possibly solved the problem.
Inverters generate pulse trains or sinusoids that are ...
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Can I blow air in my irrigation system through a hose bib to winterize it?
Your compressor can deliver far more pressure than your irrigation pipes can withstand. Maybe it's adjustable, otherwise without a suitable regulator it could damage your pipes and sprinklers. It ...
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Fridge turns on when banging it
Its very likely it's the thermostat that's on its way out, which is usually located in the same housing as the fridge light. Basically if you bash the unit the light is housed in and the fridge (...
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Should I release the pressure out of an air compressor when it is not in use?
While draining the water out of your compressor is a good thing, draining all of the air out daily is not. When you compress air, it's ability to hold the moisture already in it, decreases, causing ...
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