Air Compressor Coupler Melted

davem1066 · Post by **davem1066** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:31 pm

I just picked up a 90's era SS Air Compressor off of Craigslist. It came with a small thick plastic coupler but unfortunately was cracked. I used the standard SPT coupler and it melted after 2 minutes of using it.

What can I do to get a beefy coupler for this air compressor that will not melt as this thing gets hot!

Thanks,

Dave

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Sun Sep 28, 2008 11:21 pm

Call SS customer service?

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:16 am

While you are talking to customer service, ask if it is normal for the compressor to get that hot.

davem1066 · Post by **davem1066** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 7:53 am

Apparently it is normal to get that hot based on user feedback and reading the manual. The SPT coupler is half as thick plastic as the original coupler and the original is 1/3 the length.

davem1066 · Post by **davem1066** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:22 am

Called SS customer service. Coupling is available: Part# 515798 Will cost like $6 each. Good news!

ryanbp01 · Post by **ryanbp01** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:06 am

I guess maybe that is why it is no longer offered!
BPR