ToolTech Air Compressor?
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ToolTech Air Compressor?
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Netto own brand Dave..
whats wrong with it?
they are all fairly generic
whats wrong with it?
they are all fairly generic
nothing wrong, well im not sure yet lol, iv just bought one but it doesnt seem to have manual or anything, i was just wonderign where i could get some information on it, such as what gas to use and how to control it? its the 1st tiem im using a new compresser lol i always use other peoples lol
what you mean gas 
some need to have oil put in before use
some need to have oil put in before use
Have a look at some draper ones, Draper use near on any manuacturer from far east to produce them, near on that tooltech also have the same manufacturer
http://www.toolgear.co.uk/compressors.htm
and
http://www.draper.co.uk/Pages/Alpha/Alpha-A.html
You say what gas????
A lot of comps are oil free now too.... but make sure of this first or it will seize
http://www.toolgear.co.uk/compressors.htm
and
http://www.draper.co.uk/Pages/Alpha/Alpha-A.html
You say what gas????
A lot of comps are oil free now too.... but make sure of this first or it will seize
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what you mean gas
silly me lol i meant oil...i was very ill and tired when i wrote that lol
i meant what oil to put in.
like i said, i know nothing about compressors, i always use other peoples, or the college's
compressor oil, all tool shops motor factors an places like that sell it
did you get a manual? if not search for one online
well like i said, it didnt have a manual, i got it really cheap though, its a 50lt, 2hp, and i only paid £50 for it so im not gona complain, plus the guy chucked in a welder for £25...thats enough to start me off. i did a google search for the brand and nothing came up. where else could i search?
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For the compressor there isnt a lot to it..
it should have come pre filled with oil (there is an clear optic with a small O on the case when its level the oil should be upto that mark..)
theres a small round pre filter on the side check thats fitted ( i coated the element in light oil to hold dirt (but i am not intending to do any spraying with it)
if its new you need to "run it in" undo the drain valve on the base of the tank (ear protection if its up to pressure) and unscrew fully (let the tank drain first now start it up and run it for 30 mins in intervals of 15 mins let it cool then run it again (pull up on the red button to start it) By removing the drain plug it wont get any pressure but will bed the piston in)
drain the oil by removing the red oil cap and pour out then refill as dave said most tool shops/ motorfactors stock it (although mines running fine on synthetic engine oil (was only a cheap tool))
the connecting branch is 2 way one is regulated (left IIRC there is a black knob to adjust the outlet pressure) and the other is at tank pressure..
hope that helps..
it should have come pre filled with oil (there is an clear optic with a small O on the case when its level the oil should be upto that mark..)
theres a small round pre filter on the side check thats fitted ( i coated the element in light oil to hold dirt (but i am not intending to do any spraying with it)
if its new you need to "run it in" undo the drain valve on the base of the tank (ear protection if its up to pressure) and unscrew fully (let the tank drain first now start it up and run it for 30 mins in intervals of 15 mins let it cool then run it again (pull up on the red button to start it) By removing the drain plug it wont get any pressure but will bed the piston in)
drain the oil by removing the red oil cap and pour out then refill as dave said most tool shops/ motorfactors stock it (although mines running fine on synthetic engine oil
(was only a cheap tool))the connecting branch is 2 way one is regulated (left IIRC there is a black knob to adjust the outlet pressure) and the other is at tank pressure..
hope that helps..
For the compressor there isnt a lot to it..
it should have come pre filled with oil (there is an clear optic with a small O on the case when its level the oil should be upto that mark..)
theres a small round pre filter on the side check thats fitted ( i coated the element in light oil to hold dirt (but i am not intending to do any spraying with it)
if its new you need to "run it in" undo the drain valve on the base of the tank (ear protection if its up to pressure) and unscrew fully (let the tank drain first now start it up and run it for 30 mins in intervals of 15 mins let it cool then run it again (pull up on the red button to start it) By removing the drain plug it wont get any pressure but will bed the piston in)
drain the oil by removing the red oil cap and pour out then refill as dave said most tool shops/ motorfactors stock it (although mines running fine on synthetic engine oil
the connecting branch is 2 way one is regulated (left IIRC there is a black knob to adjust the outlet pressure) and the other is at tank pressure..
hope that helps..
well thanks there chap, it did come pre fille, but it leaked on the way home lol..my dad couldnt fit it in his car so he had to lie it down, and some leaked out lol. but ill ive this a go at the weekend. thanks!
IF i can find the book i will scan it for you...
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I have just bought a new tooltec compressor, although the manual is a bit vague for somebody like me, who does not have a lot of experience with an item like this
i have put it together (wheels and feet on and screwed in the air filter (side) and oil sump plug, i have filled it with compressor oil, apart from running it in as suggested, is there anything else i should do
i have put it together (wheels and feet on and screwed in the air filter (side) and oil sump plug, i have filled it with compressor oil, apart from running it in as suggested, is there anything else i should do
remember to drain the tank regularly,
oil change after running in is a good idea
keep the air intake filter clean
apart from that not really
oil change after running in is a good idea
keep the air intake filter clean
apart from that not really
Hi Andy, Did you find the book for the Tooltec compressor? I've looked all over on the web but can't find one.
Mine doesn't seem to have the clear optic with a small O on the case which you mentioned in an earlier post, so not sure how much oil to re fill with.
thanks in advance.
