Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - Sealing Air Compressor Connections

This weekend I was trying to seal some small air leaks in my guages on my compressor. I tried using teflon tape. I tightened the connections but I must have broken some seals in the area. I've tried taking off all connections around the guages and re-installed them with teflon, but I'm getting leaks all over the place.

Is there a better sealing method than using just teflon tape for connections around the guage?

Wrap the male connection 3 or 4 time with teflon tape (clockwise as you face it) Work the tape into the threads with your fingers. Then take some pipe dope and brush it on top of the tape, again making sure it gets deep inside the threads. That should do you.

Have you tried soapy water to find out exactly where the leak is first?

Not exactly sure what you mean by damaging seals.

Most compressors have all threaded fittings but some of the smaller inexpensive ones have a very light duty pressure switch that is has a combined manifold and pressure relief.
Some also come with push-in connectors that are prone to leak.

If you can post a photo to a free site like Photobucket for us to see what you have or give a make and model or link to your unit we might be able to come up with more.