 Air compressor question, Draining the water, but leaving it pressurized overnight |
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| VaccaRabite |
 Jul 18 2007, 02:05 PM
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En Garde!  Group: Admin Posts: 13,554 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
I have a question about my air compressor.
Lately I have been turning it off when I am done working, then draining the water out via the drain plug. But once the water was out, I was leaving it pressurized for the next day. I figure that is less wear and tear then having to re-pressurize the tank every day that you need to do work, and would save time if you needed air for some other task (like charging a bike tire before going riding). if the tank was fully pressurized before I turn the compressor off, it could have ~100 psi of air after draining the water out of the bottom of the tank. Is this harmfull? I am taking the pressure out of the hose and setting my regulator for 0 PSI, so I don't think it would strain the regulator. Am I wrong here? Zach |
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| Air_Cooled_Nut |
Jul 18 2007, 09:25 PM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
My 60-gallon Craftsman says drain the air from it every day. Mine has a petcock at the very bottom center of the tank that is used to drain the last 20psi and water from the tank. I try to do this every day and even low-humidity days (inland west coast) I still get water draining/dribbling from the tank.
I would venture a guess that summer in the southwest or winter in the north (where the temp is below freezing) are the only times you won't have to worry about moisture in the air condensing in the tank (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I put three drops of air tool oil in my tools every day I use them. Habit I picked up during community automotive classes at the community college. |
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Vacca Rabite Air compressor question Jul 18 2007, 02:05 PM
McMark Most people I know leave them pressurized and rare... Jul 18 2007, 02:08 PM sww914 I drain mine at least once a year. I've never ... Jul 18 2007, 03:19 PM
Vacca Rabite
I drain mine at least once a year. I've never... Jul 18 2007, 04:23 PM Johny Blackstain Actually, sounds like a pretty good way to test yo... Jul 18 2007, 04:17 PM rhodyguy when you release the air draining it and represuri... Jul 18 2007, 04:32 PM zymurgist I've had mine for 6 years or so and rarely if ... Jul 18 2007, 05:34 PM SLITS The entrained moisture laden air kills your air to... Jul 18 2007, 05:51 PM zymurgist
The entrained moisture laden air kills your air t... Jul 19 2007, 10:27 AM bondo I picked up an automatic compressor drain kit from... Jul 19 2007, 11:02 AM |
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