Thread: Air Compressor Question

The amount of water vapor it condenses into liquid depends how much air is compressed.
If you just use it so it cycles a couple of times, then it will condense very little water so it can just sit there full of air.
If it cycles more than a couple of times then it is better to vent it after use. If you use for long periods then venting every half day is appropriate .

I have my compressor in an enclosure outside my shed and have set up a power switch, and a 24V solenoid up to the vent valve, so I can switch the compressor on and off, and vent the compressor, from inside the shed.

Hi Pariss,
Living in Cairns as you do, the high humidity will cause a large quantity of condensation in your tank, so I would open the drain every time I finish using the compressor.
Regards,
Geoff.

Thanks for the helpful advise fellers. I have noticed that after only 10 minutes use and a couple of cycles, I get about a thimble full of water out of the drain plug. Here in the tropics condensation is a real problem with anything metal, in particular, cast iron surfaces on table saws etc. Cheers.