03-26-2022, 09:36 AM
Buy a gauge the same NPT size as the outlet on the compressor. Just thread it in.
You are dead heading the air pressure into the gauge. Don’t leave the compressor running long like that or it will overheat. But you will see in seconds how much pressure the pump will make. A Thomas will make around 150 psig new.
Or if you have made your handy dandy Steve Bare leak detector, you can just temporarily plumb the line to the outlet of the compressor, shut the valve, and voila !
You are dead heading the air pressure into the gauge. Don’t leave the compressor running long like that or it will overheat. But you will see in seconds how much pressure the pump will make. A Thomas will make around 150 psig new.
Or if you have made your handy dandy Steve Bare leak detector, you can just temporarily plumb the line to the outlet of the compressor, shut the valve, and voila !
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
99 Newell, 512
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home
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