In a message dated Wed, 7 Aug 2002 11:03:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, cfaulk2@juno.com writes: > > > Terry, > > As with many compressors, the instructions say to "drain the tank after > every use". All the ones I know of have a drain valve at the bottom of > the tank that enable you to "blow out" excessive moisture. I take those > instructions very seriously especially before I bore a pinblock and need > air pressure to cool my drill bit, or do any finish repair. > > Charles Faulk > > On Wed, 07 Aug 2002 19:17:40 -0700 "pianolover 88" > <pianolover88@hotmail.com> writes: > > Does it come with a "water trap". i'm told you need that to prevent > > water > > vapor from condensing on the action and metal parts. Sounds like a > > good deal > > though..thanks for the tip! > > > > Terry Peterson Terry, Charles makes a good point, unless you are using your compressor to do finishing a water trap is generally not necessary, though it is a relatively inexpensive tool to have. Emptying the tank on a regular basis is very important. I know some craftsman who rely on a water trap alone, but the truth is that a trap can only handle a certain amount of water vapor and a tank with a lot of water in it will just push on through even the best traps. Side question for Jon Page, How does moisture affect your water base lacquer when finishing? I am definitely going to try your system. David Koelzer Vintage Pianos DFW
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