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Everybody good day to you and welcome back. Glad you're here. We're gonna gonna have a departure from the normal operation and uh do something a little different shop's a little slow power this unit off. I'm gonna do a little bit of maintenance in the uh year or so.
That i've been here. I do not believe that these compressors have ever been serviced. So i think i'm gonna do that today this uh should end up being pretty straightforward. We drain the oil out put the oil in lubricate.
The places where we can lubricate and then we will repeat with a compressing unit. Number two first let's arrange this so the liquid flows downhill. I don't want to overflow my drain. There see i think that's 19 million meters.
Oh let's see what we got in here. Does it have oil. Nobody knows the shadow nose. That's still pretty good looking oil too how about that wonderful not bad for at least a year.
Let's angry fire this fill hole real quick reverse plate that was like the best one ever okay we'll let that drain. I suppose i can take this opportunity to lube the bearings on the motors and this one's also shut down so i can loop this one too. There's a front bearing and a rear bearing and they both have a grease fitting lubricated dangly. Bit a couple squeezes nothing overkill.
I'll do about four and two more on that machine over yonder taking precautions because this compressor is still live. I did not shut this one down. I don't think i can fit a drain pan into this area. Here.
So i may have to just vacuum this out or something like that not certain it says hand tied only hey what do you know it is let's see if there's oil in this one don't start. Oh yeah. She's full good click check it out. We're using straight 30 weight no detergents no additives 30 weight engine oil suitable for compressors and hydraulic systems there and because there's inevitably going to be spillage.
We'll just put that pan back to a rest said spillage. I've only got three quarts of this so i hope i have enough for both units whoa saved. It it's pretty thick oil how about that more we need more there's that mustang again riding around being a mustang. We're gonna be short.
I think i'm short on how much oil i have maybe oh it's gonna be. Close. Yeah i think i'm gonna come up a little short 15. Quarts.
Now the sticky note on the other drain plug said tight and hand tied only click okay serviced this one is complete powering back on okay let's get compressing unit number two powered down. I think i have an idea and my idea is to really change things up see you guys are very used to me doing long range pouring things. But i don't think we've ever done long range draining things let's try that we'll just let gravity do the work for us. So.
We don't have to hmm. This is going to work straight down means. It's going to land like right here. Oh that's like sketch that's not gonna work not at all.
But if i can support this bucket from three points that might work we're doing it it's gonna happen. It's either gonna work or it's not and we're way too invested. At this point to back away all right let. It ride. No. Oh. No there oh beautiful long range draining things. That's first ever okie dokes intermission.
Time. It's hot in here. I'm going to let this thing do its job. Let gravity take over and i'll be back when this is done i decided to change that up a bit.
It was starting to run and curve backwards and it almost contacted. The tank. Which was going to spill on the floor that would be bad. So.
We did this should have thought of that the first time all right that was successful click you know that sounds so unnatural in english to pronounce the k in front of an n. Even though canipex says that it's comipex. Oh. That's troye tell me.
What's wrong with all right. Oh that unit works fire up this one next negative someone is in need of assistance. Thank you you're welcome. I better grab the right size stuff don't you call me a dog face pony soldier oh i grabbed the wrong socket i'm stupid i gotta do it again fail a lot of work.
I can't believe i couldn't see that it was a 13 ring okay let's do this again you're welcome sir good luck have fun see you later thank you all right fellas that's gonna be your wrap. I think i'm all done here bless you as always like thank you for watching hope you enjoyed this video. If you did you know the drill tap tap that like button drop. Me a comment or two.
And most importantly. Don't forget to have yourselves a great day see you guys later bye.
Work is always better when it's done with Knipex!
Hi Ray….Mr madaket is correct ! But you failed to change or at least blow out the air filter ! Highly recommended , the unit doesn't work so hard with a clean filter .
It has to breathe thru valves just like an engine . Plus you must drain the tanks daily and that would have been a good time to do it . Nice to see you care for the equipment . Now get the ac machine fixed , haha . Good to see an honest mechanic and not just a parts replacer to figure out what is wrong . Love your channel .
A funnel and PVC pipe work well for long distance draining
Come on Ray, you need to grow up. You act like a child have the time. Just complete the service like a grown ass adult. Your little games at times cost your company money that should be deducted from your pay cheque.
The drain fittings on the compressors are pipe thread. Why not extend it out past the tank and put a ball valve on it and a short nipple. Then stick a pipe cap in the end. They
Those compressors have the world's beefiest fill plugs
You, Sir, are EVIL!!! Had to replace a serpentine belt, tensioner, and idler pulley on my car. Every bolt I tightened/loosened was followed by a "CLICK" or "UNCLICK"! Every dropped tool was followed by "gravity, rachet handle", etc . My wife is thinking about prohibiting me using the computer! !!!
Air compressors use special oil. 10W or is it 20W
non detergent. Thats why year old oil looks clean.
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Are you not going to fix that Mustang that just rolled in ? Ha.
I didn't see any Osha violations. Move along….
Donald Knuth is the author of The Art of Programming. I found out that you pronounce his last name as "knuth" and not "nuth". His name is German. I guess Knipex is a German company?
Drain the water out of the tanks in case the auto drains are plugged
yea, you dont really change compressor oil like that, only time ive seen it changed is if testing lab says to
I would have hung the bucket off the fill cap
Ok….game on to post stupid Camaro and corvette drivers. You asked for it. Lol.
Next episode: Ray cleans the floor.
ray, from the look of the rear units oil stained tank, I'd say previous compressor technicians didn't even use a bucket.😆
the reason oil in cars turns black is because of the burning carbon fuel. With only clean air going inot the compressor, the oil never gets contaminated so it doesn't necessarily go bad.
What else can you expect from a mustang ? Lol
Although the oil bottle claimed it was suited to certain situations, it looked like it was Crudoline which is totally unsuited for anything.
Had Ro to like this, line a car dropped off (tow in) line b multi point inspection. Engine was seized and starter was melted
How often is the condensation drained out of the air tanks? And how about changing the air intake filters.
I guess that's the condition of ships? Messy!
Even the smartest of human units don't always see the oblivious… Oops, I mean obvious! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ohhhh noooooooooo
Ray, it was just replaced last week! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
When servicing a compressor, you also need to check and blow clean/replace the air filters, adjust the belt/s tension and check the unloader system is working correctly as well as check the cut out pressure (125psi/880kpa) and how long it takes to cycle(top itself back off without anyone using air). Drain the reciever and check the safety valves operation.
What exactly IS a "dog faced pony soldier"?
Gunna check the air filters???
Ray ,Air compressors are an often overlooked item in most shops until…… Don't forget the air filter and tank drain and belt tension and a tag with date of service and sump capacity for the next time.
Hey what gives no brake cleaner again, I cannot make any money if you don;t start using my product, Ray! only kidding!
I liked seeing the nether regions of the shop. 😁
Ray got a drain plug out cleanly, I'm very proud.
Ray, you could sweep the shop and share your stories and it would be a great video!
My damn 96 mustang GT lost the transmission seal down in longboat key last week…. Forgot your shop was that close by before I had it trailered back to Orlando
Gosh Ray, that old oil that came out of the compressor looked almost new! It seemed like almost a waste of time to change that oil. Perhaps some other flunkey changed it last month and nobody bothered to document it.
On the Knipex YouTube channel, the American/English speaking representatives usually pronounce it “nip-ex” and the Germans call it “K-nīp-ex”, but it’s a German company so it’s proper to pronounce it the “weird sounding” way
Thanks Ray
If you ain't spilling oil everywhere you doing it wrong, pour faster. 👍
I am very disappointed that you didn’t use up several cans of brake cleaner so that the compressors would be nice and shiny ✨ 😜
You shouda used an adjustable socket! just sayin!
Ray, by chance did you check the drain in the tank to remove any water?
I also use a 5gal. plastic container to catch my old oil, but with a twist. I heat the top of the container with a heat gun until it is pliable. Then I press it against the tank until it curves around the tank. Oil goes into the tub and not on the floor.
Knipex for a kinetic advantage 😂
Oil gravity 😁
You pronounce it Kneep-ex 🙂
Wow, we have been admitted into the shop's Inner Sanctum Sanctorum. I played Strauss's "Also sprach Zarathustra / Dudamel" while I watched this.
You should have serviced or replaced the air filters.
Ray has the "drip"….lol
Everyone, please relax. Ray commented below that the water is drained daily from the tanks. 🙂 Which should be standard procedure, especially in the
Daily Summer ThunderstormSunshine State.Air cleaner ?
Did you not do the MOST important thing on a compressor? Clean the AIR Filter!!
You would think people would know all this about there cars lol
What about draining the water from the tanks ???
What about the air filter????
Did you drain off the water in compressor tanks?
Did you drain the air out of the tank and empty out any condensed water in the holding tank?
The Script made a song about this: "I wanted words, but, all I heard was nothing." Go for dramatic effect man!
Need a lot of brake cleaner to clean that place. I've always said nipex 😁👍
When greasing an electric motor there’s a plug in the bottom that needs to be removed and the motor need to be operating. This pushes the old grease out instead of filling the windings with grease
Good job
shit man that earl looks GREAT! id replace with a mang net ick plug, cuz they fun
Well, I'm off to make a sandwich. Going to need a ka-nife.
Gonna Do Some Sketchy Chit!
Dates and service actions should be written on the equipment somewhere or add dated tags.
I would have liked to see the compressors water drain
Hand tight is a widely variable level of tightness. One person's hand tight might be still loose to another. I know this because my wife asks me who tightened this or that…..
Be careful when greasing electric motors, it can cause more problems than it solves. I have seen many electric motors that the grease monkey has visited. Those are 3 phase motors so less of an issue.
Wow that was a great one you should save that compressor fill valve "click" as a wav or mp3 file to insert into future videos.
Was hoping you would of changed the air filter on the compressers
when it is slow it is the perfect time to do shop mantinence
Just a note — I bought a used GE 1/2 or 3/4 HP motor to apply to a rather light purpose. The shop where I bought it pulled the seal and lubed the motor, with the remark that it should not need lubing again in my lifetime (or more). I do believe in lubricating working bearings. But I want to NOT threaten a bearing's life by overdoing lubrication and exposing the bearing to contamination. __
The starting air compressors on our ships required constant service. Water was a major issue.
looking after service station tools to help you work daily with out failure to to working time is better if everyone is a where to check on such items bad electric leads to leaking air lines if not run airline and eletrical to the ramps so leads are not on the ground being a trip hazard to others around you ,or costermers that have to be shown the damage on cars.
We just call the Nypex have for 20 years.
if you do a great job you will end up doing it every year lol
Can't believe you didn't know it was a 13, not "stupid" but "stupid dummy head" 😃👍. Love you,Poppie
I love the 'fix it because there's nothing else to do' days. 🙃👍
Lol not a dog faced pony soldier! 😀
I highly suggest taking a sharpie marker and simply write the date on the fill nut. Just a simple month and year so next person knows when it was done last.
The oil looks good because there is no combustion in that compressor crankcase.. JS
Hi from uk ray👋👍 I love the mixed up varition of your posts on channels 👌good job too look after the equipment that serves you well👌 today compressor service technician and solo climber tomorrow who knows lol thanks for your time and be safe see you soon👍👋
Hey Ray, do those air tanks have water filters on them? Who is responsible for cleaning them up? They look terrible.
Why is it that most TV or internet guy's pull the drain plug first? Always pull the fill plug first.
I have always wondered, if the letter at the beginning is silent why even put it there???? That is like saying your car is Blue but looks red, Oh it's blue, you just can't see the blue coat..WTF????
I have one of those HF oilless pancake air compressors that I bought years ago. I haven't used in along time. Fired it up and no air pressure. took it apart down to the inside of the cylinder. sprayed the top of the piston with a very little of Duralube. Put it back together started it up and it pumper up.
K nife
Ingenuity at its best
Compressor oil will last quite a long time as long as it doesn't get overheated. There is no combustion byproducts going past its piston rings unlike a ICE or water vapors in a steam piston. Just a itty bit of condensate, though 99% of that will end up in the tank.
Looks like you has too much time on vacation
When you're on vacation you shouldn't worry about the shop
Hey Ray, P.P.S. a short musing about the School Bus contracting firm where I was a driver way back in 1981. The shop had an air compressor bigger than the two you serviced. It was in a cage with no access to the water drain. The shop foreman cut a hole in the cage and opened the drain ball valve. Water drained out for 45 minutes! It appeared that it was NEVER drained. After that regular weekly draining. I like your videos, great content. I have learned so much about OBD II vehicles from you. Keep up the great content. Have your self a great day. Guy Franks
Would it be useful to hang a tag on the unit with date and service? Is there a shop manual available online for this unit?
Missed some Brake Clean to make things shinny…..
Hey, Ray did you drain the water out of both tanks? In humid Florida moisture builds fast in compressor tanks. I have to clear my compressor about once a year out in the New Mexican high desert.
If you run out of things to do, you could always service the bathrooms!
Do you recommend Firehouse Subs?
Great showing compressor maintenance! One thing a lot places don't do is drain the tanks! It's amazing how much water/condensation builds up in them!
Was hoping for air filter work as well