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! |
DM_2000 |
Sep 12 2017, 03:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 217 Joined: 16-August 17 From: PA Member No.: 21,351 Region Association: None |
And never ever use PVC or other hard plastic pipe. Oil carried over from the compressor will deteriorate the plastic causing it to burst. If a pipe carrying water bursts, it will just leak. If a pipe carrying air bursts, the expanding air will propel plastic pieces long distances.
Running a fan across the tank will help cool things. It is still good to have a dryer at the tank and a second one down stream. In your situation I'd string some ( 10 ft would be fine ) hose across the shop to the 2nd dryer. With a dryer at the tank outlet, I would not be concerned about having the hose run down hill. Also, the only time water would run down hill is when you are not using air. |
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