Do you leave your air compressor on?

[henrysgarage]

I do not shut off the compressor at night. I changed the pressure switch and the new one does not have a switch on it so only have the breaker, which are not designed to be an on/ off switch. I also have a ball valve near the tank but do not turn it off. I have thought of putting a solenoid in line and having it on a timer so it is only on when I elect to turn it on. Same thing for the compressor, must add these to my list. I did have a V belt break once and the comp was running for a while, luckily I was in the garage at the time.

 

[zmotorsports]

I shut the ball-valve off at the compressor and drain the water seperator each night prior to locking up. I open the drain at the bottom of the tank once each week to drain any moisture from the tank. I do not turn off the electrical unless I am leaving for longer than a weekend, I then kill the circuit breaker. Mike.

 

[zmotorsports]

Sorry, double post. Mike.

 

[Dadstoy]

Mine is off when I leave the shop. Even have a "Turn compressor off " sign by the door.

 

[graffix000]

Mine is on 24/7 but typically have the ball valve closed at the compressor outlet. 7.5hp/80gal tank here.

this what I do as well.