Determined
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Reading the post about compressor tank explosion got me to thinking, as rust caused by not draining the tank is probably a contributing cause of failure in many cases.
For years I had a 60 gal upright compressor sitting on the shop floor.
Even if you drained the water off it daily you would always get at least a half of a cup out of it.
Replaced it with a 80 gal horizontal compressor 5 years ago, not wanting the noise in the shop I installed it in the barn loft next to the shop.
I have a line with a tap on the end connected to the factory drain port that hangs on the shop wall so I can easily drain the tank without having to go upstairs.
Even if I leave it for a week at best I might get a tablespoon of water out of it.
So is there a difference between vertical versus horizontal tanks?
Different compressor head design?
Is it drier up in the loft compared to the shop floor?
Barn is not heated, attached shop heated with a wood stove when needed.
Any thoughts or similar experience.
For years I had a 60 gal upright compressor sitting on the shop floor.
Even if you drained the water off it daily you would always get at least a half of a cup out of it.
Replaced it with a 80 gal horizontal compressor 5 years ago, not wanting the noise in the shop I installed it in the barn loft next to the shop.
I have a line with a tap on the end connected to the factory drain port that hangs on the shop wall so I can easily drain the tank without having to go upstairs.
Even if I leave it for a week at best I might get a tablespoon of water out of it.
So is there a difference between vertical versus horizontal tanks?
Different compressor head design?
Is it drier up in the loft compared to the shop floor?
Barn is not heated, attached shop heated with a wood stove when needed.
Any thoughts or similar experience.