drying an air compressor hose

[jquail]

I was at the local metal salvage yard today - first time in a long time. They had little of interest however I did spot a fairly small Reelcraft hose reel with a hose installed. It was in fairly good shape just needing a bit of straightening of the reel itself and a bit of cleaning. I made a deal with the owner for $20 (he wouldn't come down) and brought it home.

Once I got it home I realized that it had been used for a shop water hose. Checking online revealed that this model (5635OLP) is meant for water or air and is good for 300 psi max. It also revealed that I got a very good buy.

The hose is 35 ft. and is plenty for most uses. I have another couple of hoses if I need more length.

Photo below shows it mounted to the wall above my compressor.

I initially drained as much water out of the hose as I could and have since blown it out. If anyone has any ideas on further drying the hose I would appreciate it.

Thank you,

John.

 

[cgrutt]

Never really thought about it but wouldn't running air through it do the trick? Do you have an air drying filter (desiccant) connected between it and the compressor to prevent condensation from the compressed air?

 

[jquail]

I do have an air dryer (not hooked up now) that I could always use between the hose and any air tools that I hook up. I was going to use my pin nailer after putting the reel to use but was afraid to blow a bunch of moisture into it so used some screws instead.

As you mentioned I suspect using it regularly will eventually blow the moisture out of the line.

John.

 

[CNGsaves]

Dayuuuuum . . . . . . . a ReelCraft for $ 20 . . . ??#@%!@!~ . . YOU **** !!

I'd just crank up your biggest compressor and run bunch of air through it using blow tool. You know, like clean your bench or floor by blowing bunch of air.

Another thing you could do is stretch out the hose so it goes downhill the entire way to let gravity do some of the work. Blow bunch of air through it while stretched out.

Hey again . . . YOU **** !!

 

[cgrutt]

I would think the air would do it but if you're worried about it can you take the fittings off of it and hang it somewhere to dry out for a couple of days? Make sure you drain your compressor tank as well as it can introduce water from condensation of compressed air. Be sure to add a couple drops of oil to your pin nailer before and after using it and you should be GTG.

 

[ovrrdrive]

I'd probably just run dry air through it. It will dry up eventually.

Of course this being GJ, it wouldn't feel right if I didn't provide an option for the OCD in all of us.

https://www.ultracleantech.com/clean-easy/foam-projectiles.html

 

[Boilerhouse]

At work our hoses have chicago style quick connects. They are rated for either water or air and we regularly interchange their uses. When going from water to air, I usually direct the stream towards the floor and blow them out until no further moisture is visible. Usually takes less than a minute.

 

[jquail]

Thanks for the ideas about drying the hose. I'll blow it out a few times and that should do it.

I did have to pay 12 percent tax but it was in a much depreciated Can dollar

John