You absolutely right, it would be easier to trigger off the motor starter =
using
a simple time delay relay. The NO instantaneous contact in series with a
NC timed contact would do rather nicely. I think I'll have to rig up
something like this myself!
What kind of solenoid would be available for a 1/2" drain opening on my
tank?
> Ideally, it should just open up for a few seconds at each charging cycle=
;
> I think that's what the automatic drain valves usually do. That should
> keep the tank purged, and only operate as necessary. Probably easier to
> rig up too. Maybe have the thing trigger for a few seconds when the mot=
or
> starts up, then shut off again until the next time the compressor cycles=
.
>
> Wingerr!
> :-=DE
>
>
> ----------
> > From: Brad Kahler <Brad.Kahler@141.com>
> > To: jniolon@uss.com
> > Cc: shop-talk@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: Re[2]: AUTOMATIC DRAIN VALVE - COMPRESSOR
> > Date: Tuesday, October 27, 1998 8:30 AM
> >
> >
> > Just add a timer to your remote that say every 24 hour or so opens up
> > for
> a
> > few seconds or minutes. You could make this with some cheap timing
> > relays and a 24 hour timer. Use the timing relays to create a pulse
> > each
> time
> > the 24 hour timer trips.
> >
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > already have the "remote" plumbed in....but forget to do the drain
> thing
> > > often enough... what I'm looking for is a "smart" air compressor dra=
in
> > > valve that will drain itself
> > >
> > > Subject: RE: AUTOMATIC DRAIN VALVE - COMPRESSOR
> > > Author: gerrybraz@voyager.net at ussinternet
> > > Date: 10/27/98 8:37 AM
> > >
> > >
> > > As an alternative to an automatic, use some pipe fittings and a bras=
s
> gas
> > > shutoff valve to make a remote where it is easy to get to without
> crawling
> > > under the tank.
> >
> >
> >
> > Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
> >
> > 1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L
> > 1961 TR4 CT288L (OD)
> > 1966 TR4A (Parts Car)
> > 1959 TR3A (2) (Two to make one?)
> > 1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108
Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L
1961 TR4 CT288L (OD)
1966 TR4A (Parts Car)
1959 TR3A (2) (Two to make one?)
1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108
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