Re: Cheap vacuum pump

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Original poster: "Gates" <ryker@xxxxxxx>

Ok I didn't specify all the stuff I was just assuming one would make 
sure to drain all the oil out of it before trying to inflate a tire 
so here we go.

1- Make sure to run the compressor,while it's running tilt it in all 
directions until oil stops coming out of it.
2- Do not plug the compressor  with the air hose attached to it 
before you connect to the tire,the compressor does not have a shut 
off and you will blow the air line if you don't guess how I found 
that out  LOL ;-)
3-Never leave inflating tire unattended and check pressure often,if 
not equipped with number 4 ,unplug compressor before removing air line.
4- A small air tank pressure shut off and a pressure gauge would be 
better but not necessary.
5- These compressors were not meant to run dry so once in a while 
spray a little penetrating oil in the suction side of the compressor 
to prevent failure.
6- Run the compressor for a few minutes to drain excess oil.
7- If in doubt don't inflate your tires with it just use it as a suction pump!
I've had mine for over 5 years and it's still in A1 shape.
Gates



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Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 3:14 PM
Subject: RE: Cheap vacuum pump


> Original poster: "Jonathan Peakall" <jpeakall@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> I'm not sure if it is a good idea to inflate car tires with a fridge
> compressor. The two I have played with as vacuum pumps blew some oil out the
> exhaust, and oil in your tires ain't good.
>
> Jonathan
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Tesla list [mailto:tesla@xxxxxxxxxx]
> > Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 10:35 AM
> > To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Cheap vacuum pump
> >
> >
> > Original poster: "Gates" <ryker@xxxxxxx>
> >
> > Hey gang
> >
> > Just a little note, I saw a posting that read vacuum pumps are
> > expensive some time ago.
> > To remove those nasty air bubbles from home made caps.
> >   If you have an old fridge laying around before sending it to the
> > dump pull  the compressor out of it.
> > Most refrigerators are thrown out do to a Freon leak but the
> > Motor(compressor/Vacuum pump) still works.
> > If the compressor still works it makes a good vacuum pump and not to
> > mention a nifty little compressor to pump up your car tires.
> > Just cut the copper lines leaving two inches attached to the
> > compressor one is the pressure line and one is suction.
> > Just a money saving tip.
> > Gates
> >
> >
> >
> >