12-09-2012, 02:01 PM
Steve, never said I use the drain, thats why I suggested running a line to the sump. I probably get a gallon when I do drain it. (all over the floor, no drain, do as I say not as I do)
Yah Ed they should be NPT. Probably about 1/4 inch on the drain, after the ball valve you could use anything, just the clear plastic hose would be fine, lay it out when you need it then roll it up out of the way.
I had some single steel braided line we used at work for air lines on the trucks, (I miss work surplus supplies). It has reusable thread on ends. Even after the tank the air can be warm if you sand blasting so a good hose should last longer. I try to remember to shut the compressor of when Im not using it, lasts days just blowing stuff off. The copper lines should never fail but if that soft line broke the compressor could run a long time out in the shop before I noticed it. Will try to remember to get a photo. Wonder if a hydraulic line wouldn't work.
Yah Ed they should be NPT. Probably about 1/4 inch on the drain, after the ball valve you could use anything, just the clear plastic hose would be fine, lay it out when you need it then roll it up out of the way.
I had some single steel braided line we used at work for air lines on the trucks, (I miss work surplus supplies). It has reusable thread on ends. Even after the tank the air can be warm if you sand blasting so a good hose should last longer. I try to remember to shut the compressor of when Im not using it, lasts days just blowing stuff off. The copper lines should never fail but if that soft line broke the compressor could run a long time out in the shop before I noticed it. Will try to remember to get a photo. Wonder if a hydraulic line wouldn't work.
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Greg
Greg