Leaking Nailer Normal?

I do not have that particular gun, but that does not sound normal. None of my 4 nailers (Senco framer, Duo-Fast 15ga., PC 18 ga., and Bostich Stapler) leak from anywhere. Unless you hear that it is normal for that gun, I wouldn't wait to see if it gets worse, I would take it right back.

Steve P.

Agreed. None of mine or others I use leak at all. If its new, take it back.

Take it back. It should not lead and it being a Senco really should not leak.

Not normal. I would exchange it.

Alternatively, you might try lubing it a couple times at the inlet, then firing it a bunch, then lubing it again, then firing a bunch again. I bought my (heavily used) framing nailer from a pawn shop. When I tried it out at the shop, we could clearly hear a leak. I got them to knock another $20 off the price so I could rebuild it. When I got home, I lubed as above, and it hasn't leaked since. I was working on a privacy fence, and got through three sections before the leak stopped. I ended up doing 50 8-foot sections, and never heard a peep out of it. Let us know if this works for you, Mike

If you're positive its not coming from the inlet - then nope, it's not normal. I say double check because my gun had what sounded like a leak from someplace else but in the end, another wrap of teflon tape around the inlet threads solved the problem.

Not normal. Bad O-ring. Either replace the seal, or better yet, return it for a Porter Cable.

Brian.

Umm anyone can build a bad unit. Why trade a BMW for a Chevrolet.

I'm not sure, but isn't that an oil-less model? If so, adding oil will ruin the seals and require you to rebuild the entire gun. Make sure before you take action.

DAMHIKT

Tim Douglass

I have the same gun. No leaks. Oil it well, and use it a while, this might solve the problem. If not, return it. --dave

Umm anyone can build a bad unit. Why trade a BMW for a Chevrolet.

I strongly agree. I've had a few PC's and they are by no means bad, but the senco is better.