If the discharge tubing from the compressor head to the tank cracks, or breaks, replacing can be fairly easy. When your compressor has cooled off, remove the tubing. Pick up a length of the same diameter tubing (if it's copper or aluminum), several inches longer than needed.
Lay out the original, and the bend from the head needs to be very close to the original. The new pipe can be laid on top of the old, and moved on the old to get a close marking for a profile.
An easy bender to use is available at HD. It's basically a spring, that allows kink free bends...
http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/1001589...6#.UWHTRVcz8uc
It's a stroke of luck to get a gradual bend without kinks by just using your hands.
When the bend has been made, cut one or both ends as needed. Many compressors use a compression washer and nut. Install the new tubing, and tighten each end gradually until snug tight, don't overtighten. Start up the compressor and using soapy water, gradually tighten an end that produces a leak. Stop tightening when the leaks stop (no more bubbles).
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Lay out the original, and the bend from the head needs to be very close to the original. The new pipe can be laid on top of the old, and moved on the old to get a close marking for a profile.
An easy bender to use is available at HD. It's basically a spring, that allows kink free bends...
http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/1001589...6#.UWHTRVcz8uc
It's a stroke of luck to get a gradual bend without kinks by just using your hands.
When the bend has been made, cut one or both ends as needed. Many compressors use a compression washer and nut. Install the new tubing, and tighten each end gradually until snug tight, don't overtighten. Start up the compressor and using soapy water, gradually tighten an end that produces a leak. Stop tightening when the leaks stop (no more bubbles).
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