Recent content by Aviatordave

Thanks Kaizen. I’m happy with it. I always seem to be more pleased with the end result of these little projects after getting input from this community. Makes the process more enjoyable to hear and see what everybody else has done with their setups. I’ve got it set for a daytime cycle for now...

Ok. Finally had some time between all of life’s bs and got it all hooked back up and my compressor is back in business. Thanks for all the tips and advice. Wound up just using a bucket. The solenoid and timer work like a charm. Here’s a couple photos of the final product:

Shadowsog500, I really like the simple elegance of that system! Very nice!

Whodathunkit! Thanks!

Bought a wye strainer. It’s got a 20 mesh in it. Also bought a ball valve to replace plug in the wye. Thanks for those ideas! That was good advice!

I like the water bottle kkenny. What keeps the bottle from flying off? Is it glued/epoxied on? Just a tight fit? Also, how long is the valve open when it cycles? Karoc: Thanks! I’ll check one of those out. I like the ball valve idea.

Looks like you’re talking about something like this? https://www.amazon.com/BesNPT-Female-Shaped-Strainer-Filter/dp/B0CZ3RCWCX/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Hey Karoc, could you tell me a little more detail about the wye strainer? Specifically how you set it up? I like the idea of no crud in the solenoid. I’ve currently got it just plumbed from the tank drain to the solenoid with galvanized pipe. The compressor isn’t charged yet. I’m still...

Hey bdbecker, those AC pan tablets look really interesting!! Never knew they even existed! I occasionally have to unclog the humidifier drain line on the furnace. I may try those for that, regardless, but that’s a very enticing idea to just toss one in the bucket. Thanks for sharing that!!

We wax and wane on humidity. Lower Michigan so it can get pretty humid in the summer months. My shop is actually pretty well sealed up (spray foam insulation) so I don’t see as much humidity in here. (It always feels more comfortable walking in from outside in the summer. Not to say it’s dry in...

Hey Guys, I’m plumbing in an auto drain for my shop compressor. (80 gallon, 5hp) I’ve got a solenoid valve that I’ll be hooking to a timer. Planning on having it cycle once a night in the wee hours so it doesn’t startle the heck out of me when it runs. Originally I was going to just drill a...

Ok. You guys have convinced me. I’ll move my filter/dryer setup to the beginning of the run and see how that goes for starters. One of the nice things about the desiccant filter I have is a sight glass on the front of it. I’ll be able to tell, pretty quickly, if the beads change color...

Hey Folks, It’s been a minute since I’ve been logged on here but I’ve had another question pop into my head that I’d like your input on regarding shop air. I’ve got an 80 gallon DeWalt compressor feeding the shop with a few runs off to various locations. One is a semi hard line of the Rapid...

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The controller: