Craftmans compressor drain valve

[bowlofturtle]

First time I fired up my compressor since winter to swap wheels over. Found out I have a slow leak at the drain valve. Most likely cause I left it open all winter.

Either way... been meaning to replace it with a better, more easily accessible one.

What is the size of my valve? I don't know bolt sizes for the life of me. I have a upright 20 or 26 gal craftsman. Oil less one from maybe 6-8 years ago.

Google seems to have a lot of 1/4in ones, but I can't confirm my size. Also what are some popular setups so I don't have to crawl under all the time.

thanks guy!

 

[454ragtop]

I guessing it is pipe thread, Best bet is to take it out and match it up at the hardware store or HD, lowes, etc. Might consider putting in a street ell, a section of pipe, and then a ball valve to make it more accessible, and also have any condensation sit in the pipe rather than the tank, till it's drained.
Jim

 

[jobo1004]

I've got a 26 gallon Craftsman compressor and changed my drain valve out with one of these from WalMart a year ago. It's cheap and so far I haven't had any issues. Easier to open and close than the screw in valve that came with it.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bostitch-Ball-Drain-Valve-BTFP72327/26913676

 

[LB-1911]

First time I fired up my compressor since winter to swap wheels over. Found out I have a slow leak at the drain valve. Most likely cause I left it open all winter.

Either way... been meaning to replace it with a better, more easily accessible one.

What is the size of my valve? I don't know bolt sizes for the life of me. I have a upright 20 or 26 gal craftsman. Oil less one from maybe 6-8 years ago.

Google seems to have a lot of 1/4in ones, but I can't confirm my size. Also what are some popular setups so I don't have to crawl under all the time.

thanks guy!

Cool Ball valve extended drain on Craftsman air compressor (pics!)
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142467

most compressor drain valves are 1/4" NPT .

Good Luck

 

[bowlofturtle]

Cool Ball valve extended drain on Craftsman air compressor (pics!)
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142467





Good Luck
[emoji481]

Any way I get a that grainger drain with the pull cord?

I don't have a grainger account and they seem to be wholesale only.

 

[LB-1911]

Any way I get a that grainger drain with the pull cord?

I don't have a grainger account and they seem to be wholesale only.

Cable Pull
http://www.mcmaster.com/#drain-handle-stop-*****/=wbrn23

 

[NC-Shaun]

First time I fired up my compressor since winter to swap wheels over. Found out I have a slow leak at the drain valve. Most likely cause I left it open all winter.

Either way... been meaning to replace it with a better, more easily accessible one.

What is the size of my valve? I don't know bolt sizes for the life of me. I have a upright 20 or 26 gal craftsman. Oil less one from maybe 6-8 years ago.

Google seems to have a lot of 1/4in ones, but I can't confirm my size. Also what are some popular setups so I don't have to crawl under all the time.

thanks guy!

Just remove your old one and take it in and compare it, I think the Craftsman one will fit your tank. I used it on my 26 gallon Craftsman.