Torx screw for regulating pressure shutoff has pin in center?
#1
08-05-08, 05:59 PM
Torx screw for regulating pressure shutoff has pin in center?
I got a new air compressor, and I do not need it to be at 100-130psi start/stop pressure, 60-90 is more suitable and I know it can pump from 60 to 90 a lot faster than 100-130, but anyways, the adjustment torx screw has a pin in the middle of it to I guess keep people from messing with it because it doesn't allow you to get the torx bit in there.. How do I get the pin out or is there another way you have to do it?
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08-05-08, 06:12 PM
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pick up a set of "security screw ' bits
there should be one in there that fits
heres one I found with a quick Google search
http://www.hobbytool.com/100pctamper...itybitset.aspx
there should be one in there that fits
heres one I found with a quick Google search
http://www.hobbytool.com/100pctamper...itybitset.aspx
#3
08-05-08, 06:40 PM
Originally Posted by mango man
pick up a set of "security screw ' bits
there should be one in there that fits
heres one I found with a quick Google search
http://www.hobbytool.com/100pctamper...itybitset.aspx
there should be one in there that fits
heres one I found with a quick Google search
http://www.hobbytool.com/100pctamper...itybitset.aspx
#4
08-06-08, 04:24 AM
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I think you are pretty sharp to be able to drill a hole in your Torx screw driver. Good luck with your project.
#6
08-06-08, 02:42 PM
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You have to be careful because there are some pressure controls on inexpensive compressors that have a very narrow range adjustment.
The reason they put security screws on them is because they are not meant to be adjusted so you will spin the screws quite a few turns which would then make it very difficult to get back to where it was originally set.
I personally would just leave it alone.
The reason they put security screws on them is because they are not meant to be adjusted so you will spin the screws quite a few turns which would then make it very difficult to get back to where it was originally set.
I personally would just leave it alone.
#8
08-06-08, 07:38 PM
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Well, in theory you are correct.
There will be a certain savings in operating at a lower pressure.
Your real savings however would come from the quantity of air you use, not the pressure your compressor cuts out at.
If you mess up your control which is a possibility you will be pedaling backwards in the savings dept.
There will be a certain savings in operating at a lower pressure.
Your real savings however would come from the quantity of air you use, not the pressure your compressor cuts out at.
If you mess up your control which is a possibility you will be pedaling backwards in the savings dept.
