Can anyone tell me what this plastic plug is on the side of my compressor. IT is diampram type made by schuco. Is it for oil and what type of oil?rambo1…
Even without a picture (which would have been helpfull) I doubt it is for lubercation. Most hobby compressors are self-luberating and don’t need oiling, since they are intended to only run a short time.
Do you have a manual that came with it? Should tell you. (maybe try googling the manufatuerer name)
A Google search for Schuco indicates that it is a Dani***oy company. They have a web site but there is no indication that they ever made any tools or air compressor. If you don’t have a manual with it, you’re probably going to have a hard time finding out what that plug is for. Are you sure you have a real compressor and not just a toy?
To cacole the compressor that I have has a serial no. and is approved by the ontario electrial board. I am thinking that the plug is for a pressure releaf valve. What do you think… rambo1…
I am thinking you should not mess with it. I.E. just pretend it isn’t there.
rambo1,
Sorry, but I had never heard of Schuco and have no idea what that plug on the side of your compressor might be.
If your compressor has a separate oil drain valve, the plug is probably a pressure relief valve, particular if the the oil filer tube has a screw on lid. There has to be some means of relieving the internal pressure if you accidently overfill the crankcase.
To Leon Silverman. My compressor does not appear to have a drain valve for the oil but it does have six screws on the top of the compressor near the air conecction and handle. Does this help any thanks rambo1…
It may be possible that it is a reed valve for air intake.
Bob K.
schuco made an interesting model of a monorail many years ago. if i remember rightly it was almost HO scale. it was of the disney monorail.
i think they are worth a lot of money now.
sorry i dont know anything about the compressor.
Peter
to Bobk what is a reed valve?rambo 1…
rambo1,
A reed valve is check valve of sorts. Usually has a spring steel or plastic door/ flap. Very common to 2 cycle engine and diaphram operated equipment as an intake valve.
Bob K.
Bob sorry to ask again but when running the compressor do I have to take this plug out? rambo1…
Schuco Toy company is a very old German company not Danish:
I found links indicating that Shuco manufactures medical vacuum pumps. I could not find any company info, however. Sorry I can’t help further.
Rotor
rambo1,
If it is a solid plug, rubber or other, with no apparent venting slot/ hole, it is nothing to worry about. This means it was probably cast for optional use or features. It is an oilless unit I presume, others have mentioned oil drain plug- but I doubt it.
Bob K.