OT water in compressor, how to minimize/eliminate this? |
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OT water in compressor, how to minimize/eliminate this? |
914 RZ-1 |
Sep 9 2017, 06:16 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 683 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
If anyone has any experience with air compressors, I'd like some help/advice regarding the following:
I have a 30 gallon Craftsman compressor (built in 2008). 8.6/6.4 CFM @ 40/90 psi. I have a moisture filter before the hose hook-up. 1. RUSTY WATER IN THE TANK When I drain the tank, there is always rusty water, maybe 1/4 cup or so. I know this is normal, but how much is supposed to come out? Is there an standard/typical amount that is normal? 2. WATER IN THE HOSE I also get air in the hose that comes out whenever I use air tools. I get a few drops every few minutes. When I bleed the moisture filter, no moisture comes out. 3. IN-LINE FILTER I'm thinking of getting another in-line moisture filter. I will be painting some parts soon and want to make sure that I don't spray water with the paint. What do I look for in a decent, in-line moisture filter? Thanks! |
PlantMan |
Sep 9 2017, 08:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 14-May 14 From: Mission Viejo Member No.: 17,352 Region Association: Southern California |
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015IY9VJ...=UTF8&psc=1
This is the unit I purchased. I set it to run for a couple seconds every hour when the compressor is on. I have a 60 gal unit so a few seconds of open air is not a big deal to me. The filter you selected is all right for use at the source. Get yourself a wall mount unit too: http://www.tptools.com/RTI-Mini-Desiccant-...6.html?b=d*8089 Obviously this is expensive for most people but I think worth the cost for clean air. DM-2000 makes some very good points in his post as does ConeDodger. |
914 RZ-1 |
Sep 9 2017, 08:30 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 683 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks for the info, but the links don't work for me (DNS Error). If you give me more info, maybe I can just find it.
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PlantMan |
Sep 9 2017, 09:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 14-May 14 From: Mission Viejo Member No.: 17,352 Region Association: Southern California |
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