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recommendations for compressor autodrain

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salser

03-27-2006 06:35:18

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Hi all,

With the compressor tank discussion going on right now, I thought I would ask you guys what you recommend I install as an automatic drain on my compressor. I have an old Saylor-Beall compressor with an approx. 60 gallon horizontal tank and a 2 hp motor. I would like to install an autodrain on it to keep it in good shape. What kinds of autodrains have you guys installed and are happy with (or hate - that would be good to know also)?

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RickL

03-28-2006 05:33:40

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Re: recommendations for compressor autodrain in reply to salser, 03-27-2006 06:35:18

I removed the drain petcocks on my two 80 gal tanks and installed airline directly to it. I just use these air line to go outside shop. Moisture is released when ever use this hose. Has worked the best for me and makes for another hose outlet.

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KYfarm

03-27-2006 16:21:18

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Re: recommendations for compressor autodrain in reply to salser, 03-27-2006 06:35:18

The timer drains do work great but if you are short on outlets (as I am) there are many float types that work very well. With these there is no air loss so your compressor won't kick on when your timer releases consendation.

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Stickler

03-28-2006 18:06:29

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Re: recommendations for compressor autodrain in reply to KYfarm, 03-27-2006 16:21:18

Float types won't work in an unheated building in a cold climate. They freeze.

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alg

03-27-2006 09:31:05

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Re: recommendations for compressor autodrain in reply to salser, 03-27-2006 06:35:18

Part # 46960-7vga $16.99.

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alg

03-27-2006 09:06:18

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Re: recommendations for compressor autodrain in reply to salser, 03-27-2006 06:35:18

check out Harbor Frieght,they have one that I installed a couple of years ago.Works great.

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alg

03-27-2006 09:05:58

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Re: recommendations for compressor autodrain in reply to salser, 03-27-2006 06:35:18

check out Harbor Frieght,they have one that I install a couple of years ago.Works great.

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Ron from IL

03-27-2006 08:49:45

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Re: recommendations for compressor autodrain in reply to salser, 03-27-2006 06:35:18

I used a solenoid on mine. I hooked an adaptor up on the bottom drain of the tank and ran tubing to the solenoid, then wired a receptical to turn on and off with a switch. I plugged both the compressor and the solenoid into the switched receptical, so whenever the switch is off, the solenoid opens up and drains the tank of air (and condensation). A solenoid muffler keeps the sound from being too loud.

Ron

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Stickler

03-27-2006 07:01:20

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Re: recommendations for compressor autodrain in reply to salser, 03-27-2006 06:35:18

Mine is electrical. I can set the time interval between releases and the duration of the release. I forget the brand name right now, but it's the same brand as we use here at work on the big receiver tanks. We have 21 receivers that are each about 8 feet across by 15 feet high. Various pressures from 100 to 1000 PSIG.

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