Hey Iggy,

If you decide NOT to go the economical route, then maybe you'd like
what I have.

I have a job specific device made by Burkert, consisting of a
blow-down valve with an accessory digital timer. I have mine set to
blow down for ten seconds any time power is applied to the compressor
controls, and again for 10 seconds every 6 hours that power is
applied. That is often enough that I never see any actual moisture
when it discharges.

Cost about 150 bucks.

Zero leakage, by the way.

If you are interested at that kind of money, lemme know and I'll get
the product info for you. I'm sure there is a distributor in your
area.

Brian Lawson,
Bothwell, Ontario.

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On Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:35:04 -0500, Ignoramus27719
wrote:

On 2008-06-25, Ray Spinhirne wrote:


AndrewV wrote:

"Ignoramus19021" wrote in message
...
Looking for recommendations on a good compressor drain. Something that
works, does not need attention, tolerates occasional cold winter day
with garage door open, and does not make too much noise. McMaster's
4919K13 seems to fit the bill?

I don't know about the McMaster part but I 've installed several auto
drains from Harbor freight with good results, 2 of them in use for over 2
yrs w/ no problems. The cost was less then $15 as I remember. Simple to
install, they actuate off the unloader, you may want to use your own tubing
and fittings for the install.

YMMV



Second that on the fittings. The tubing and fittings supplied with the kit
blew
out and leaked on first use. Otherwise it seems to work ok but does leak a
little air all of the time.


Does not sound very encouraging. I want something that does not leak,
as I leak-proofed my tank enough so that if the outlet is closed, it
would run only once a week.

Anyway, these things need to be connected to the unloader valve,
right? My unloader tubing is copper.