Air compressor blows up safety warning.

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Yikes! I need to check mine. The wings on the valve broke off and I've been putting of replacing it.
I would have thought it would develop a pinhole leak first.
 

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I had a 4 inch hose with 400 psi blow off of a compressor by me at work one night. I about had a biohazard.
Damn! That's a lot of pressure for an air compressor. Going back to the OP, I have the typical home owner grade 60 gal 5hp upright compressor in my garage. I took out the lousy little drain valve it came with and installed 1/2" 90s , pipe, and a ball valve ran out to the side making it much easier to drain without having to reach under it. I drain every time I use it.
 

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I got my compressor up on blocks easier to access. Like all the cars in my yard. I do like the 90 with a ball valve idea.
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My compressor is in the middle of my shop, difficult to run a line to an outside wall. I drilled a hole down through the slab and ran a plastic hose from a ball valve into the hole. When I drain it the water goes under the slab.
 

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I should have it completed and ready to run tomorrow. If I live, I'll let you know how it does. I might even post a picture.

Woody

Got it together and running. However, its got some air leaks around the 2" pipe plug that has all the fittings running through it. Once the leaks have been addressed, I'll report back in with pictures.

Woody
 

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