I bought a small 4.6g air compressor last year and it's been great for running small nail guns and filling tires. It started leaking in the last few months and I noticed it to be right where the Tank Pressure gauge was threaded in. I tried removing the gauge and adding some teflon tape to seal it. I put it back in and it was still leaking. I looked closer and the brass female threads where the gauge threaded into had a crack in it.
I don't know how the brass threaded part is attached to the black pipe/manifold as I think I'd like to replace the cracked part. If not, maybe I could solder/sweat/braze the crack? Maybe something simple like some epoxy and a hose clamp?
It is technically still under warranty since it's under a year old and I have contacted the manufacturer, but I am just curious if it would be fixable (in case their service department isn't as helpful).
Thanks!
I don't know how the brass threaded part is attached to the black pipe/manifold as I think I'd like to replace the cracked part. If not, maybe I could solder/sweat/braze the crack? Maybe something simple like some epoxy and a hose clamp?
It is technically still under warranty since it's under a year old and I have contacted the manufacturer, but I am just curious if it would be fixable (in case their service department isn't as helpful).
Thanks!