Recent content by LensRoto

So .... who would like to have this air compressor? The response and advice I have received from this community has been excellent. I figure if anyone is near Kalamazoo, MI, and is willing to SAFELY remove the tank from my electrical system and my garage, you can have it and its accessories for...

Well, after working for probably 90 minutes on it today I gave up trying to get the valve open to drain the tank. Counterclockwise, right? I probably turned it 180 degrees but then it wouldn't budge. The wrench I was trying to use was only a hair shorter than the radius of the tank so it kept...

Thank you for advice on how to drain. I have been searching online for tutorials as well as an owners manual to see how to maintain the system. Seems like my priorities have temporarily shifted from trying to sell it to just trying to make sure it's safe. So glad I posted here. Thanks again.

OK that is very good advice. Is it obvious how to drain the air out ...? Will I be able to tell that the system is no longer under pressure (prior to fittings flying through the air)?

We have never drained it. I didn't know that we had to drain it! So do you think it is damaged? I am certain that if there was water in the system then it froze during the winter.

Wow. So I guess this thread should have been named, "Help me keep a friend, not lose an eye/arm/leg" ?!?

nine4gmc, snorky18, and Strouty, thank you all for suggesting prices. And especially finding the online auction! Interesting because that is in Byron Center, MI, which is probably an hour from me. And yes, it is VERY LOUD. I will make sure that my friend is aware of that.

Guys, the PVC pipe is everywhere. It's a three car garage and it is on every wall except where the bay doors are. I just ran out and took a few pictures. Probably will raise your blood pressure! Again, thank you so much for pointing it out. I had no clue about the risk. We will not use it!!

WhoWhatNow, thank you for the advice. You just made this post worthwhile. I had NO IDEA that there might be a dangerous situation in my garage. I'm glad we have not used the compressor very much!!

Hello, I am a complete newbie. And I'm a girl. Hope they are allowed here! One of the former owners of our house had a pretty serious hobby fixing up cars and he has our garage rigged up with a professional air compressor system. Since we bought the place a couple of years ago we have used it...