Compressor Drain Upgrade

[JoeyGee]

A little while ago I posted a question on improving and extending the drain on my HF pancake compressor. I did a search on Woodnet, and basically copied what others had done and posted there, so credit to whoever that was...

Anyway, I wanted to extend the drain, making it easier to drain, especially when I enclose it (someday...) Anyway, it could not have been easier to do. I just used a 1/4" elbow, a straight piece (nipple?) and a ball valve. I wish I could "pitch" it somehow, or maybe I'll just put another elbow on it, but it seems to be working OK now. I do tip it when I drain it.

An added bonus is the condensation collects in the brass parts and not in the tank--well most of it, I guess. I don't lose any pressue when it is under pressure, so I consider it a success.

[sweensdv]

Sure does make it a bunch easier to drain than the way they come from the factory doesn't it?

[Popeye]

Looks like it'll do the job for ya. I've got a big upright Husky that I was trying to figure out how to drain. Went to work and did the ol forehead slap when doing my morning pretrip on the Peterbilt. All large trucks and buses with air brakes have 2 to 3 air tanks mounted in the frames. All the drain valves have lanyards that run to a point where they can be reached by the driver. A stop by any large truck dealer or truck repair shop will get you one for $10 to $20. Screws right into any compressor drain connection. Pat