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Eddie in MI

03-01-2005 19:00:11

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Okay, don't laugh, but...

I just got a 32 gallon air compressor (Husky). I am just a homeowner and this thing definitely won't see daily use. Is it okay to let it run and fill itself up, and then leave the pressurized air in the tank for the next use (inflating tires)? I just hate to run the thing everytime I need a little air. In the past, i have always let the tank run out when I am done using it, but is this really necessary everytime?

Thanks... any suggestions are appreciated.
-Eddie

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waltertn

03-02-2005 15:15:49

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Re: Elementary Air Compressor question.... in reply to Eddie in MI, 03-01-2005 19:00:11

I have a stationary 60 gallon tank. I bought a drain kit from the local tsc - it is an elbow and a short pipe with a ball valve on the end. The water drains down into this pipe and every few days I open the valve for a second or two an blow the water out. It's a lot easier than reaching under the tank and the water is in the pipe and not the tank.

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lucasss

03-01-2005 21:10:01

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Re: Elementary Air Compressor question.... in reply to Eddie in MI, 03-01-2005 19:00:11

i agree with charles,,but it will hurt to leave water in the compressor tank. but if your not using it any that wont happen. lucas

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Charles (in GA)

03-02-2005 02:20:38

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Re: Elementary Air Compressor question.... in reply to lucasss, 03-01-2005 21:10:01

True, you certainly should drain the water from the tank (with pressure on it) regular, and for sure before you allow it to sit for a prolonged time. This usually only takes a short burst of air/water to drain it all out.

In fact, bleeding down the tank and then pumping it up creates more water. The more you run it, the more water is created in the tank.

Charles

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Charles (in GA)

03-01-2005 19:07:43

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Re: Elementary Air Compressor question.... in reply to Eddie in MI, 03-01-2005 19:00:11

There is absolutely no reason to bleed down a compressor tank every time you finish using it, be it a portable or a stationary unit.

I have a little 1-1/2 horse Craftsman iron pump two cylinder with a 12 gal tank, I bought about '73 or so and I have a very good, tight ball valve on the tank and it never leaks. It is my spare, portable, unit now, as I have a 7.5 hp 80 gal Husky(Cambell-Hausfeld) for a stationary shop unit now, so this little one sits for months on end unused, fully pressurized. Only problem I ever have is a sometimes sticking head pressure relief valve and a little penetrant works wonders for that.

Charles

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