30 Gallon Husky Compressor

[NJ Diver]

I was curious to see if anyone had any ingenious pluming ideas/set up for the drain on these type compressors.

The drain is really close to the ground and a bit of a PITA to get to.

 

[Justind97]

remove the fitting on the bottom and replace with a 90* elbow, some pipe and the valve at the end of the pipe.

 

[KenB]

I mounted 1 in. larger wheels, then used a drain extender like HD's sku #1000053233. I mounted the valve end to one of the leg struts and added an elbow so it would shoot down into my drain pan.


Ken

 

[George in Rancho Cordova]

The red HF compressor has the drain hole located off-center. One must tilt the compressor to drain the tank. Unless the tank is "parked" at an angle, an auto drain would be ineffective.

 

[NJ Diver]

Thanks guys. I may have to go with Ken's idea as the bottom of the tank is pretty close to the ground so I was concerned that there would be a clearance issue with just an elbow and piping out the side.