Airbrush compressor (AS-186) Break down, Repair, and Rebuild!

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The classic AS-186 airbrush compressor is sold by Fengda, Master, Timbertech and many more. This is how to break it down and disassemble the major parts of the air compressor and tank.
Links to parts and diagrams:
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Compressor parts diagram: www.airbrush-fengda.co.uk/upl...
www.airbrush-fengda.co.uk/en_...
Compressor spare parts: www.airbrush-fengda.co.uk/air...
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Pressure switch: www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
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0:00 - Hughie
0:45 - My big stuff up
5:19 - Pressure regulator
7:34 - Tank connections
8:51 - Confusion
12:40 - Pressure switch
14:48 - Compressor head
19:15 - Compressor head reassembly
22:09 - Pressure switch reassembly
27:50 - Tank connections reassembly
31:27 - Pressure regulator reassembly
32:55 - Testing

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@hundergrn 3 ай бұрын

OMG thank you! TBF I didn't watch the video but having the link to air compressor parts have saved me so much of a headache. My Hobby air compressor of 15 years had the solenoid pressure switch give out and (at least in the US) it is living hell trying to find parts to repair. Airbrush-fenga not only had the pressure switch but all the gaskets, o-rings, and even the mushroom plug check! I can rebuild this thing now, after weeks and months of cracked brain searches I can finally sit back and wait for the parts. Take that anti-consumer, anti-repair, US economy! Edit: This video will work for many different brands from Fenga to Timbertech to no name ebay. The AS186 Air compressor is a standard item that is build and sold under various brands.

@TerminatorFiles 6 ай бұрын

13:55 is the most important part of this video :P .

@DavesMiniMenagerie 9 ай бұрын

Links to parts and diagrams: Airbrush kit: amzn.to/47a1Jsp Airbrush Spray Booth: amzn.to/3woUBJs Sparmax Max-3: amzn.to/3LorBFJ Compressor parts diagram: www.airbrush-fengda.co.uk/upload/images/airbrush-fengda-AS186-spare-parts.jpg www.airbrush-fengda.co.uk/en_US/n/1 Compressor spare parts: www.airbrush-fengda.co.uk/airbrush-compressors-html Pressure gauge: amzn.to/476QJfs Pressure regulator: amzn.to/3scIzDt Pressure relief valve: amzn.to/40pKUYr Pressure switch: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002393762275.html

@mickyfromstraya6336 23 күн бұрын

Don't listen to this guy he's just exploring and breaking his shit as he goes

@preid1 9 ай бұрын

You should come and do my compressor maintenance for me Davey. Set all our relief valves to 300bar for us 😘

@DavesMiniMenagerie 9 ай бұрын

Haha after watching this video do you really trust me? I kind of lucked into figuring out what was wrong with my relief valve after I screwed it up

@samcurran1093 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! Opened up mine last night. It was also wet inside the pump head, which I too found perplexing. I think condensation is a physical consequence of air compression. Issue I'm having is that the pump head gets super loud after about 10 seconds of operation. If it's not building pressure everything stays quiet, so I'm guessing it's in the pump. I read on Reddit that someone had the same issue and it was just loose cords banging around.

@DavesMiniMenagerie 8 ай бұрын

Yeah I think I need to unscrew the tank drain valve every time so that the condensation can dry out (the condensation forms because of the heat build up and then cooling of the compressor). Otherwise I think the moisture will stay there for a very long time. I haven't ever run into that issue with the pump head noise. What I have done recently is I've taken a thick bath mat and folded it over a few times and put my compressor on top of that. It has really cut down on noise from the floor shaking and additional vibrations. Maybe try something like that to isolate the compressor from the ground and you might be able to hear the noise a bit clearer? I think the only loose wires are in the area near the switch that I opened up in the video, otherwise in the actual pump area there is that little metal toggle that goes up and down which might be making noise. You can (carefully) run the compressor with the lid off and the end caps off to see what is happening with the piston and such, just keep your finger on the switch to turn it off if necessary.

@habiks 6 ай бұрын

why do you think tanks have drains on bottom? hint: it's not to refill the tank with water

@paulhallissey676 6 ай бұрын

Can you please update the parts list as it seems some may be out of date.

@wastingtime84 6 күн бұрын

My piston keeps slipping off where it is attached to the rotator. Anyone had this problem and have a fix?

@jetblackstar 3 ай бұрын

I feel like the pressure switch cable would benefit from having some spade connectors added. Save the twisting dance with the motor. Assume they screwed in first then wired when making it. 🤷‍♂️

@elojodelterror 5 ай бұрын

Hey. I have a new one, almost the same model. Only that emergency air exit is coming strait from the black tank, no other connections, just like a belly button. I don’t know if that’s a design problem, but the tank never stops filling. The airbrush is new and the hose came with the air compressor, so no leaks. Any ideas why it never stops? Any dangers?

@JM-pu8pl 5 ай бұрын

My compressor warms so much that stops working do u know what the issue ? It gets so hot that's I can't touch it but before that happens it works just fine

@mickyfromstraya6336 23 күн бұрын

Its because the system is oil-less only a fully fledged commercial air compressor for workshops can run all day but they get hot too just not enough to break it. These units are best used with single action air brushes to reduce unnecessary heating from prolonged run time. Also don't keep it in a sound deadening box or cover it with blankets you will start a fire. Get a household fan right up over or next to your compressor and make sure it's always got lots of air blasting over it to help manage overheat

@mickyfromstraya6336 23 күн бұрын

Limit usage to 1 hour on 1 hour off and use single action airbrushes and u will notice a difference

@JM-pu8pl 19 күн бұрын

@mickyfromstraya6336 it's what I've been doing put a fan right next to it and carry on working I use this compressor to airbrush canvas so it's not hours straight with no rest ..still think it's not the best design if it warms that much... more hazard then anything else

@abesolutzero 7 ай бұрын

I had to change to a new tank because my original one blew a hole. The tank either takes much longer to fill or does not stop filling. Does the valve act the same way if it's not screwed in enough? I may have put it on too loosely.

@DavesMiniMenagerie 6 ай бұрын

It should only take 1 or 2 minutes to fill from empty. I had a bit more of a look at my pressure shutoff valve that I had the problem with. What I saw is there was a rubber o-ring/grommet which would get really squished and distorted when the valve was screwed in which blocked the air flow to the sensor. It would never get to high pressure and my compressor would never turn off. So I had to unscrew it just enough so the o-ring was not squished and distorted but still screwed in enough that it created a seal

@abesolutzero 6 ай бұрын

@@DavesMiniMenagerie Finished fixing it tonight. Had to replace the regulator and get a bunch of new connectors and tape up everything. Didn't have access to O rings but it's working. will eventually replace them with o rings.