Hi, Mike.
That "Every time the compressor shuts off, its blows off some air and
sprays water on the tank" thingy is not really an auto drain, it's
called an unloader. It relieves the pressure between the compressor
pump and the receiver (tank) so the compressor motor doesn't have to
start against a pressurised system. (Which it wouldn't probably be
able to do.)
HTH,
Donald.
> Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 10:06:30 -0800
> From: Mike Rambour <mikey@b2systems.com>
>
>
> >use. I usually add lubricant at each tool before use. I don't want to
> >contaminate all my hose (200 ft) by using a lubricator. It seems I
> >couldn't use the hose for paint then.
>
> I use a lubricator at each tool that needs oil. Its a little clear
> plastic thing that you fill with oil and screw into the tool, seems to work
> fine and keeps my hoses clean.
>
> >anyone have any experience with the tank auto drain system offered by
> >Harbor Frieght ?? is it a good deal or junk ??
>
> Don't know, my new compressor came with a auto-drain thing and I have my
> doubts its worth the expense. Every time the compressor shuts off, its
> blows off some air and sprays water on the tank but I still have to drain
> the tank at the end of the day. Maybe less water in it then without the
> auto-drain but it sure does not seem like it. The HF one goes in the
> bottom of the tank which should work better. I did look at the HF drain
> when I was deciding about which compressor to get, it looks like a good
> idea. I am beginning to believe that there is nothing better than a good
> ol valve to drain moisture with.
>
> mike
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