The valve is underneath the tank. To close the valve it screws clockwise and lengthens. To drain, I screw counter clock wise and it shortens into the tank. I am unable to remove the screw. Wondering if there is a gasket on the screw inside the tank that is worn that is unfixable. I tighten the screw as much as I can and this doesn't work. Is this fixable and how much do you think it will cost?
2006-12-03 14:26:39 · 9 answers · asked by Al P 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There's a rubber gasket that inside that valve and it wears out. Just remove the valve all together. I have the same unit and I like the compressor but that valve is useless, so even if you get another one like it your going to have the same problem . Replace it with a ball valve its a little longer and touches the ground when I open it but it works great .
check out this site it shows you what a ball valve is.
http://assuredautomation.com/282/index.php
2006-12-04 06:58:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Craftsman Air Compressor Drain Valve
2016-11-07 12:59:16 · answer #2 · answered by reimold 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I have a 3 hp 15 gal craftsman air compressor. The drain valve is leaking air. Is this fixable?
The valve is underneath the tank. To close the valve it screws clockwise and lengthens. To drain, I screw counter clock wise and it shortens into the tank. I am unable to remove the screw. Wondering if there is a gasket on the screw inside the tank that is worn that is unfixable. I tighten the...
2015-08-07 09:38:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband replaced the valve that comes with the compressor with a larger one. He has the same one you do and found it to be cheap. You can find this part at any store that sells power tools, but I would suggest going back to Sears since it is their brand.
2006-12-03 15:28:51 · answer #4 · answered by SCORPIO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can by a new "Petcock" at any home improvement/hardware store for about $5. Replace it like you would a plumbing part.
Unscrew the old, wrap the new one with Teflon tape at the threads(make sure you wrap it the same direction as the threads), screw it in.
It doesn't have to look the same. Take the old one out and bring it with you.
Good Luck!
2006-12-03 14:33:35 · answer #5 · answered by Casey L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can get the valve out some how even if you have to drill it out.
Then tap new threads in the hole & put in a new valve.
The Sears Service Department should be able to steer you in the right direction.
The tap threads have to match the valve threads, get both at the same time.
2006-12-03 14:39:47 · answer #6 · answered by Floyd B 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you can use a valve stem cap. a metal one with a gasket will do fine.
2006-12-03 14:30:04 · answer #7 · answered by Lion J 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its a craftsman, take it back to sears and get a new one, craftsman is guaranteed for life.
2006-12-03 14:47:15 · answer #8 · answered by morbidsmindtrip 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
just find the receipt and take it back to where you got it cause craftman has unlimited warrenty and just get a new 1
2006-12-03 17:34:14 · answer #9 · answered by rives 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋