12-06-2024, 09:20 AM
As an aircraft owner I’m not a fan of Teflon tape on anything other than a kitchen sink, but I understand there is a correct way to apply it. I was not responsible for any of the the installation, I’m just the guy trying to work through the issues.
The air pressure was indicating 70 psi on the regulator and it was venting like crazy. It appears the regulator is bad, but that is puzzling because I just replaced it. It is a harbor freight regulator I had laying around (still in package) so the chances of it being bad are pretty good. I’m going to get a couple good quality regulators and replace them both.
On a side note, we are parked in front of the in-laws place so I shut of the 12v compressor so as to not upset the neighbors. When we got up this morning, the pressure was zero so I had to fire up the 120V compressor to open the door. Same situation with the slide seal started to occur (over pressure hissing). There must be some kind of relief quiet valve at the seal itself. Anyway, I ran up started tapping the break and it stopped. I’m guessing I just need to exercise the regulator until I get it replaced.
Also, it’s interesting to me that both regulators seem to have their own supply line and running into the compartment. I’m guessing it’s coming from the tank. If there was only one line coming in, I feel like I would like to put a main regulator on it as a safety and then two additional regulators for each individual seal.
The air pressure was indicating 70 psi on the regulator and it was venting like crazy. It appears the regulator is bad, but that is puzzling because I just replaced it. It is a harbor freight regulator I had laying around (still in package) so the chances of it being bad are pretty good. I’m going to get a couple good quality regulators and replace them both.
On a side note, we are parked in front of the in-laws place so I shut of the 12v compressor so as to not upset the neighbors. When we got up this morning, the pressure was zero so I had to fire up the 120V compressor to open the door. Same situation with the slide seal started to occur (over pressure hissing). There must be some kind of relief quiet valve at the seal itself. Anyway, I ran up started tapping the break and it stopped. I’m guessing I just need to exercise the regulator until I get it replaced.
Also, it’s interesting to me that both regulators seem to have their own supply line and running into the compartment. I’m guessing it’s coming from the tank. If there was only one line coming in, I feel like I would like to put a main regulator on it as a safety and then two additional regulators for each individual seal.
Gregg and Sue Miley
#639
Nampa / Caldwell Idaho area.