peterd51
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Hi Guys!
while trying to sort out a leaking regulator on my compressor (a cheapo Schneider 2HP 24Ltr) I managed to crack the output flange on a small unit that has the mains and cut-off switches attached (not the main tank!).
Basically, the output connector was fully tightened up to this flange so I didn't put a spanner on it as I screwed the regulator back on the outer thread, and in doing that it turned the connector a bit more into the flange and there was a 'click' as it cracked.
It's not 'really' serious, the compressor works OK but there's a slight leak and it's annoying me as there were no leaks at all before the regulator stated playing up..
The unit seems to be made of some sort of alloy, not alluminium as it looks a bit heavier than that (I can't mark it with a screwdriver), and it's not steel as it's non-magnetic.
I guess it could be repaired by TIG...I wouldn't mind if the screw-in connector was also welded in place as it wouldn't normally be removed. This connector is steel as the magnet sticks to it.
Is there anyone in the Scunthorpe, Hull, Sheffield area willing to take a look at it for me please?
I can strip the unit down to bare metal and bring it along as I work in Sheffield and I'm travelling on the M18 every day...
If TIG won't do it, how about brazing?
Any ideas or offers of assistance gratefully received!
Regards
Peter
while trying to sort out a leaking regulator on my compressor (a cheapo Schneider 2HP 24Ltr) I managed to crack the output flange on a small unit that has the mains and cut-off switches attached (not the main tank!).
Basically, the output connector was fully tightened up to this flange so I didn't put a spanner on it as I screwed the regulator back on the outer thread, and in doing that it turned the connector a bit more into the flange and there was a 'click' as it cracked.
It's not 'really' serious, the compressor works OK but there's a slight leak and it's annoying me as there were no leaks at all before the regulator stated playing up..
The unit seems to be made of some sort of alloy, not alluminium as it looks a bit heavier than that (I can't mark it with a screwdriver), and it's not steel as it's non-magnetic.
I guess it could be repaired by TIG...I wouldn't mind if the screw-in connector was also welded in place as it wouldn't normally be removed. This connector is steel as the magnet sticks to it.
Is there anyone in the Scunthorpe, Hull, Sheffield area willing to take a look at it for me please?
I can strip the unit down to bare metal and bring it along as I work in Sheffield and I'm travelling on the M18 every day...
If TIG won't do it, how about brazing?
Any ideas or offers of assistance gratefully received!
Regards
Peter
