Compressor quick blow down

Closed Thread Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Oct 6, 2010 | 12:40 PM

#11

carlgrover

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Oct 2007

Posts: 8,852

Likes: 2,493

From: Decatur, Alabama

Quote:

Originally Posted by Primo

Exactly. Why would anyone bleed the tank right before using it?

That's why I drain it AFTER I'm done using the compressor.

Bleed it after using it, bleed it before using it the next time. Your air tools, paint gun, and the compressor will thank you for it.

Oct 6, 2010 | 12:59 PM

#12

piasspj

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Sep 2007

Posts: 9,206

Likes: 372

From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74

Another advantage to that set up is that some of the condensation will collect in the fitting. I did mine the same way except I have an 8-10" pipe before the valve. This makes more room for condensate to collect and also makes the valve easier to reach (it isn't under the tank anymore).

Oct 6, 2010 | 01:08 PM

#13

95custmz

Road Master

Joined: Apr 2009

Posts: 851

Likes: 1

From: Indiana

Quote:

Originally Posted by piasspj

How bout some pics?

Oct 6, 2010 | 01:10 PM

#14

Primo

Thread Starter

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: Feb 2005

Posts: 5,548

Likes: 4

From: Southern California

Quote:

Originally Posted by piasspj

Another advantage to that set up is that some of the condensation will collect in the fitting. I did mine the same way except I have an 8-10" pipe before the valve. This makes more room for condensate to collect and also makes the valve easier to reach (it isn't under the tank anymore).

Good idea.

Oct 6, 2010 | 01:16 PM

#15

Tech23

Road Warrior

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 1,286

Likes: 5

From: Arizona

Quote:

Originally Posted by handyhoward

One very important facet of "bleeding" your air tank... the faster you let the air out... the more condensation that builds up in the tank. The rapid air flow cools the inside of the tank below the outside temperature and actually builds additional condensation inside the tank You now have to wait 'til the inside and outside of the tank are the same temperature and the extra condensation has time to dry or your just wasting time by draining the tank in the first place. I think it states on most tanks to bleed them slowly... now you know page 2.................

This is true. I had installed the same 1/4 turn valve on my 30 gallon compressor. I does work great but you should modulate how fast the tank bleeds down. If you let that valve wide open the air coming out cools so fast the valve will ice up until air flow ceases...even with pressure behind it. When I got my 60 gallon stationary compressor I left the original brass thumb screw drain valve in it. It is a high quality valve so I just coated the threads with anti seize compound. I only open the valve enough to let the water drain, when the water stops I give it a quick blast to clear the valve. I keep an old plastic butter tub with a shop rag in it under the drain valve to absorb the water/rust discharge.

Tech23

Oct 7, 2010 | 07:17 PM

#16

piasspj

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Sep 2007

Posts: 9,206

Likes: 372

From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95custmz

How bout some pics?

OK, How are these? While I was getting these I decided to add a couple of another addition that may interest some. It is a 25ft recoiling hose reel. Before you ask if is from HF:

sale price is around $40.

Attached Thumbnails

Last edited by piasspj; Oct 7, 2010 at 07:19 PM.

Oct 7, 2010 | 08:18 PM

#17

TwiZted Biker

Club Member

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 66,102

Likes: 51,358

From: Niles Canyon Ca.

Harbor Freight had ( don't know if they still do ) an automatic blow down kit for compressors for around $25 . I picked one up yrs ago , takes a bit to install but my compressor is hard mounted in an insulated shed beside my garage I flip a switch & don't see or hear it but for the monthly PM I give it .Works great , just heads up .

piasspj , nice addition on the hose reel never crossed my mind to do that with one I had laying around Kudo's man . I just hung it up by the garage door when I moved my noise maker out to a locked shed .

PS ; for every one invest in a LARGE stand alone in line filter with at least 10' of hose in between the compressor and it , a tip from a pro comp. mechanic .

Last edited by TwiZted Biker; Oct 7, 2010 at 08:28 PM.

Oct 7, 2010 | 08:40 PM

#18

TwiZted Biker

Club Member

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 66,102

Likes: 51,358

From: Niles Canyon Ca.

Not to thread jack but any in here need air tools ? I have a number IR & Stanley impacts and air drills some new all others new internals just some ugly outside , cheap . PM if interested I'll give my ph# for a call . This is all legit no crap .