Automatic air compressor drain valve

[5mall5nail5]

Anyone using one? What brand and where did you get it? How do you like it? I have my compressor plumbed with a 1/4 ball valve and all and it is much better than the default petcock style but since I use my air compressor often I can almost always drain a little water out. It would be nice to have an automatic one.

Lets here the suggestions!

 

[riskyvt]

Mine came included with the Eaton Compressor I bought back in 2008. I just googled "automatic air compressor drain valve" and see that Northern Tool sells them, Grainger too. Very handy to have, just plugs into a 110V outlet, you can adjust how often and how long the valve opens. Place a small bucket and run the drain tube into it. Works slick!

 

[IONH]

I used a <$10 HF one for about a year on my small 26 gallon Craftsman compressor without issue.

 

[wxm]

I got the PARTSMART SMR14268 Heavy Duty Universal Drain Valve- 5' Pre-crimped Assy. Nothing fancy, does work. Check the clearance at the bottom, I remember it was tight fit.

 

[awdblazer]

i would like to know how that harbour freight on works and if it would work on greater than 100psi

 

[phy6]

Is anyone running the drain line outside the garage? (through the wall)

 

[5mall5nail5]

I want to do that eventually some day

 

[MikeN]

Have it and love it... from IR

http://www.ingersollrandproducts.co...condensate-management/electronic-drain-valves

 

[PCO6]

I have used ones from Princess Auto on my 2 compressors for the last year or so and they have worked well.

http://old.princessauto.com/worksho...components/8062622-auto/manual-air-tank-drain

 

[awdblazer]

I have used ones from Princess Auto on my 2 compressors for the last year or so and they have worked well.

http://old.princessauto.com/worksho...components/8062622-auto/manual-air-tank-drain

now how does that one work? how often does it purge?

 

[IONH]

i would like to know how that harbour freight on works and if it would work on greater than 100psi

My old 26 gallon tank charged up to 130psi and I used the HF auto drain for about a year without issue.

 

[awdblazer]

My old 26 gallon tank charged up to 130psi and I used the HF auto drain for about a year without issue.

how does it exactly work you know?

 

[PCO6]

now how does that one work? how often does it purge?

I shut my compressor off at the end of the day. The tank decompresses over night and the spring loaded valve opens and drains the tank. When I turn the compressor on the valve "hisses" for about 5 seconds before the pressure closes the valve again.

 

[IONH]

how does it exactly work you know?

You tap it into the air purge line (guessing its name) up by the regulator. When the compressor turns off, air is purged briefly from that and the automatic drain opens while the purge line is pressurized.

As with everything HF, I had tossed the plastic line which came with the auto drain and used some 1/4" metal brake line I had kicking around. Also picked up a compression T fitting. I suppose that improvement might have doubled the ~$8 with coupon cost of the auto drain.

 

[torqueman2002]

Here's my set up for an 80-gal 2-stage (I've posted details on the install here in another thread, in case you're interested).

Auto drain, set-up to purge with power on & every 30 mins.

Right -side view. Note in background - Discharge connected to outside via. flex hose & hose clamps; this allows for slight misalignment in discharge pipe and outside pipe; also, it's a 'pop-off' - should outside discharge become blocked/clogged.

Left-side view.

Outside discharge with 2 diffusers.

 

[5mall5nail5]

I like that one where did you get it?

 

[torqueman2002]

I like that one where did you get it?

I was afraid you'd ask -- I don't remember; but, I did get this info from the full size picture, posted below.

Not sure of model, feel free to use/send a copy of these pictures to the manufacture, if you need.
DynaQuip Controls St. Clair, MO
www.dynaquip.com
1-800-545-3636

Service tag on side (I think this is where I bought the drain, but cannot pull up my account info to track purchase).
Radwell
www.plcCenter.com
1-800-332-4336

 

[torqueman2002]

So, what set-up did you wind up settling on?