Brad nailer question!

[nickg]

...... Do you guys leave yours sit with air pressure in it when you are not using it?
Also, I went with one that has wheels instead of having to carry the thing everywhere.

Both my compressors have drain valves at the bottom of the tank. After using each, I drain the accumulated air if I won't be using the compressor shortly. There is typically a lot of moisture within the tank, that can cause rusting if let to sit for weeks or months on end. I remember one time I took the compressor in for warranty work, and obviously the repair people did not drain the tank after testing, I drained the tank when I got home, and got a large puddle of rusty water. It had only been in the shop for a few days!

I also find the wheels to be a desirable feature. Given a choice, I usually find myself going for the 20 year old red Craftsman (on wheels) versus the newer Dewalt (no wheels and heavy). I guess if you have one of those small 5 gallon tanks it wouldn't make that much of a difference.

Nick