When it comes to applying air to a system in a convenient and controlled manner, air compressor systems are great for the job. They just need to be taken care of in order to support different activities long-term, such as airing up tires and supporting heavy-duty tools. Here are some protocols worth looking into from an air compressor maintenance standpoint.

Make Sure There's Adequate Lubricant Present

If you have an air compressor that relies on lubricant to stay running efficiently, then make sure there are satisfactory lubricant levels present all the time. You don't want the levels to be too low to wear down the compressor. If wear takes place, then that's more repair costs for you to deal with.

Wherever lubricant is applied to this compressor, there should be indicators that you can look at that show how much lubricant is left. If the levels are low based on this quick inspection, put more in before running the compressor again.

Replace Oil Cap If Damaged

The oil cap on your air compressor may seem small and simple, but it has an important role and that's to keep oil in and harmful contaminants out at all times. If this oil cap ever becomes damaged, find a replacement as quickly as you can.

You can look up your specific air compressor system online and find compatible caps that have the right size and layout. Then you can just twist it on to keep this portion of your air compressor fully protected.

Always Let the Compressor Cool Off Prior to Performing Inspections

Inspecting parts on an air compressor is the best way to identify potential issues, but before you take part in these activities, you need to let the compressor cool down. It will be hot after running, so a cooldown period is necessary to achieve a completely safe inspection. 

You'll just need to turn it off and then wait a couple of minutes. You can purchase a temperature gun to assess the compressor's temperature range without having to expose yourself to an injury. Once it's cool, you can carry on with your inspections and safely manipulate parts with your hands.

Air compressors are going to function a lot better and safer as well when you take the right maintenance steps. You'll just need to make yourself available to carry out critical steps on certain components of this system. Then it can really last a long time. 

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