Skip to main content ↑ ↓
Topic: Chasing the impossible air leak, FIXED (Read 618 times) previous topic - next topic

Chasing the impossible air leak, FIXED

This AM, I (an employee) went through the air system, complete, from A to Z, finally located a small leak in the 1/4" pipe fitting where the small electric air compressor feeds the larger system, the check valve was doing it job and no leaks beyound, but the fitting on the inlet side was leaking causing the compressor to lose pressure and cycle on.  The cycle would be every 55 minutes, the compressor would run for about a minute.  Since repairing the leaking fitting and replacing the compressor, the compressor has not come on all day, that is over 10 hours no cycling.
This leaking issue is the main reason I stopped by HWH at Warsaw, Ia for a check out, they never found it, they did find the manifold at rear with the solenoids leaking and they fixed it but the compressor cycling never changed, so I am now smiling. Guardedly !
Dave M

Re: Chasing the impossible air leak, FIXED

Reply #1 –
 ^.^d When we meet, I'll let you crawl around under my coach finding air leaks. I'll place the safety jacks. :P
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

Re: Chasing the impossible air leak, FIXED

Reply #2 –
Ha! JD, Why do you think I mentioned the employee, he is one of those guys that is about 125 lb if you fill his pockets with rocks, is 5'6" tall, perfect for getting into and out of real close areas and of course after 8.5 years working for me, he is turning out to be a very good trouble shooter too. Also he just turned 27, so still limber and agile.
You are welcome to drop by our shop and I will have him go over your your air leaks.
Cheers
Dave M

Re: Chasing the impossible air leak, FIXED

Reply #3 –
I will do that one day too.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon
 

Re: Chasing the impossible air leak, FIXED

Reply #4 –
If you use a high performance anaerobic pipe thread sealant for your metal pipe threads and use it properly you will not have to chase any metal pipe thread leaks. Forget pipe thread dopes, (appropriately named for those who use them), teflon tape, etc. I have been using Loctite 565 for years, expensive but worth not having to chase leaks.
Rick