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! |
914 RZ-1 |
Sep 11 2017, 08:42 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 |
It seems from more research that I've done that the moisture filter needs to be about 25' away from the tank to let the water vapor cool enough so the filter can take it out easier. The ice trick works as well. Some have suggested mounting the line to the water filter above the tank so the water goes back into the tank.
I don't want to run line all over my garage, so think a possible solution is to attach a 25' hose to the tank and coil it next to it, then attach this to the air filters I have mounted on the wall, then have my working hose off of this. I also got a disposable in-line dryer. Thanks to all for your input and advice. Once I get this all set up, I'll run some tools and try to remember to report back. |
jmitro |
Sep 11 2017, 08:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 713 Joined: 23-July 15 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 18,986 Region Association: None |
I don't want to run line all over my garage, so think a possible solution is to attach a 25' hose to the tank and coil it next to it, then attach this to the air filters I have mounted on the wall, then have my working hose off of this. I also got a disposable in-line dryer. that's what I did. It works well |
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