Recently one of my compressors (I design/build, so I have two in case I have two crews) stopped filling up and turning off. Meaning, it would run and run, so I started turning it on to pump it up and turning it off to use it.
Yesterday I found the problem quite by accident. I felt an airflow where there shouldn't have been any, and closer inspection revealed a hole in the hose from the compressor motor on top to the tank underneath, very close to the compressor housing.
I dismantled the motor case (plastic assembled with screws, found one missing) and cut the bad hose end off (about 2") and reinstalled the hose end with a new clamp. Dusted out the case and reassembled the motor housing including the missing screw. While I was at it I replaced one of the connectors of the hose I use in the shop to eliminate leaks there. I had the hose connector on my workbench already.
I wish I'd done this sooner! No more leaks, less noise and hassle.
