Air compressor mods?

[AMX364]

Sorry, auto drain failed in early 80's and was replaced with manual valve after that time. Going by memory the auto drain would drain during use, however made more noise then a manual drain. I did not have the drain setup to drain outside at that time. A 90 degree shutoff handle was too simple and never failed after that.

 

[YY1]

I let mine bleed down totally, about once a week.

If I'm doing a lot of sandblasting, it can be 2 or 3 times a day.

I have a manual drain cock and a plastic coffee can under it.

Usually get about 1/2 to 2 ounces.

Mine's also lag screwed to a skid made of 2x4s lag screwed to 4x4s with beveled ends.

Makes moving it a HELL of a LOT easier.

MUCH less prone to tipping, and it helps insulate from vibration.

 

[Brandy]

Mine came bolted to a small pallet which is fastened to a wooden skids. It sits up about 9 inches or so from the floor so I left it on that and it seems to be fine. So, I guess what I need to do is drain the water from the bottom of the tank every day. Also from the bottom 2-3 times if sand blasting, also drain the down legs too every now and then. Right? I have a bunch more of the blue air handler tubing left still so i'm going to use it up and create some more down legs for drainage, farther from the compressor.

 

[747mopar]

It's worth the time to put a ball valve on it and plumb it outside, gets old taking out cans of water and the accidental getting hosed.

 

[Brandy]

I happen to have a valve as it turns out, so, bonus!