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> OT water in compressor, how to minimize/eliminate this?
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post Sep 9 2017, 06:16 PM
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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!
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914 RZ-1   OT water in compressor   Sep 9 2017, 06:16 PM
PlantMan   I just picked up an auto drain valve for my compre...   Sep 9 2017, 06:26 PM
914 RZ-1   I just picked up an auto drain valve for my compr...   Sep 9 2017, 06:35 PM
ConeDodger   One of the effects of compressing the air is to ca...   Sep 9 2017, 06:27 PM
DM_2000   Air is like a sponge, compress it and water vapor ...   Sep 9 2017, 06:45 PM
914 RZ-1   Air is like a sponge, compress it and water vapor...   Sep 9 2017, 08:33 PM
DM_2000   Thanks for the info! The filter is locate...   Sep 10 2017, 04:26 PM
PlantMan   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015IY9VJ...=UTF...   Sep 9 2017, 08:07 PM
914 RZ-1   Thanks for the info, but the links don't work ...   Sep 9 2017, 08:30 PM
PlantMan   Thanks for the info, but the links don't work...   Sep 9 2017, 09:46 PM
914 RZ-1   Thanks for the info, but the links don't wor...   Sep 11 2017, 08:34 PM
914 RZ-1   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015IY9VJ...=UT...   Sep 11 2017, 08:47 PM
porschetub   I would be inclined to look for a replacement,if y...   Sep 10 2017, 12:06 AM
DM_2000   I would be inclined to look for a replacement,if ...   Sep 10 2017, 04:10 PM
jacksun   while not convenient, I used two bags of ice at th...   Sep 10 2017, 06:35 AM
DM_2000   expensive A car rad won't hold up to...   Sep 10 2017, 04:30 PM
914 RZ-1   It seems from more research that I've done tha...   Sep 11 2017, 08:42 PM
jmitro   I don't want to run line all over my garage, ...   Sep 11 2017, 08:55 PM
Perry Kiehl   Steel air pipe helps, but it's a hassle to ins...   Sep 11 2017, 09:20 PM
DM_2000   And never ever use PVC or other hard plastic pipe....   Sep 12 2017, 03:43 PM
Jeff Hail   Lot of good posts here. Good info on what works fo...   Sep 12 2017, 07:23 PM
rhodyguy   Air we talking about moisture in the tanks or the ...   Sep 13 2017, 07:09 PM
DM_2000   Air we talking about moisture in the tanks or the...   Sep 14 2017, 04:12 PM
strawman   I agree that water needs gravity and distance to c...   Sep 14 2017, 12:51 AM
914 RZ-1   First of all, thanks to all who contributed. Here...   Sep 30 2017, 02:55 PM
DM_2000   Make sure air is flowing in the direction of the a...   Sep 30 2017, 06:29 PM


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