A nice day of working in the garage just went down the crapper. The drain valve on my nine month old 33 gallon Cman compressor started leaking. Ive drained the thing probably six times since I've owned it. Anyone have a suggestion on how to replace it with a ball valve? I'm guessing the HF compressor drain kit is not a good idea.
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Craftsman compressor drain valve
- Thread starter Norton155
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don't sweat it, its a very simple fix. i've always hated to drain the stupid thing because its so difficult to get at. i replaced mine last week with a ball valve. i used a 90degree street elbow, then 4" ******, then ball valve, then another 90degree elbow to point the air down. these are all 1/4" and you can buy it at home depot for cheap. you can also buy the more expensive brass versions and it'll look nicer. i just sprayed painted it red to match the tank.
Hoot
Well-known member
I did the same thing as Maximus. Five minutes in a hardware store and you should have everything you need. And it will work SO much better than that piece of **** valve that comes on it......
I think I found what I need to do:
http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/workshop/compressor/drain/ball_valve.htm.
Sorry maybe I should have googled before I posted but I wanted to get my spark plugs changed before I had to go to work tonight.
http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/workshop/compressor/drain/ball_valve.htm.
Sorry maybe I should have googled before I posted but I wanted to get my spark plugs changed before I had to go to work tonight.
JimmyM
Well-known member
I just went through trying to drain my compressor(60gal upright) out a couple weeks ago the standard petcock was all plugged up I had to remove it and clean the gunk out it was kind of a pita I'm gonna take it all back apart and go with the ball valve set up good article thanks