how often do u drain tank?

[blazer2007]

Just wondering how often to drain tank and will it ever get into the bags and do damage.I made a mistake and my drain valve is really hard to get at.

[Hottrucks]

as often as I remember but at least once a month ussually more..it would take alot to get to your bag outlets and since it takes up space in the tank your compressor needs to run more often

[AVS_JASON]

How does water taking up room in your tank make you compressors run longer?

And I drain mine whenever I can/remember. Probably about twice a month.

[Hottrucks]

let exagerate the amount..if you have 1 gallon of water in a 3 gallon tank you only have 2 gallons of compressed air not the 3 you should....the presure will be the same but there will be less volume of it...think of it as have 5 tanks you could go up and down 10 times if you have 1 tank you can get maybe 2....volume is the key thats why you seem some kids running compressed O2 in the big cylinders...VOLUME....

[AVS_JASON]

I see what you meant. When I read it the first time I thought you were saying that the comp would work harder filling the 3 gallon tank with 1 gallon of water in it, then the water free 3 gallon tank.

[kev2809]

is a tank drain a must?

[Hottrucks]

Originally Posted by AVS_JASON

I see what you meant. When I read it the first time I thought you were saying that the comp would work harder filling the 3 gallon tank with 1 gallon of water in it, then the water free 3 gallon tank.

Good because it made sence in my head..but sometimes to try to put into words is tough

[texastrendz]

Never have to drain mine