if your gauges are accurate, then 26inHg is showing you have a leak... in 1 hour you should be pegging the 29inHg mark on your gauges.
best way to check is with a micron gauge, but they are not easily attainable...

and it is simple to put in 3Lbs with no compressor engagement, you put in liquid in the high pressure hose... done.

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