Porter Cable Dewalt Compressor N044359 Review

When my compressor stopped building pressure, I took it apart and found that the only thing connecting the hose to the head was a small rubber ring. The compressor is about 15 years old and has been in active use for many years. I replaced this ring for a few bucks and it's working fine again. I saved $150.

Fits and works. I brought a 20 year old compressor back to life. The old seal has turned into brittle fragments. I tried some homemade fixes before buying this but they didn't last long. It's a shame these little guys spend so much money on such a small and simple thing, but they live in pretty harsh conditions and all the heat is generated right on the tube. I couldn't just buy one when I could get two for like a dollar more. Now I have a backup for the day twenty years from now when the next…

I have a small pancake compressor that made a hissing noise in a plastic case around the motor. I did a little research on YouTube and found that a lot of people think this hose seal is the culprit. After researching that seemed to be my problem. The "fun" part was taking the compressor housing apart to get to where that pipe gasket goes. I photographed the process so I could put everything back together once I was done, which helped because I felt like I was going down a rabbit hole to get to…