Homemade Air Compressor Tank Drain Valve


Air Compressor Tank Drain Valve
 
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TOOL:
Air Compressor Tank Drain Valve
PLANS:
None. For all tools with plans, click here.
BUILDER:
BlasterMcDoogle on instructables.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade air compressor tank drain valve constructed from a quarter-turn ball valve, flared copper tubing, and piping.
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Dec 19, 2013 4:04 PM
DIYer
Though I drain my tanks regularly, this is something I've needed to implement a long time ago.
Sep 12, 2013 12:31 AM
daveward
Very smart...ease of use is critical to draining these tanks frequently.
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CATEGORIES:
Air Compressors
TAGS:
air compressor, drain
URL:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Air-Compressor-Tank-Drain-Modification/?ALLSTEPS


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DIY Air Compressor Tank Drain Valve - comment on how to build a Air Compressor Tank Drain Valve - 2 comments
DIYer says:
Dec 19, 2013 4:04 PM
Though I drain my tanks regularly, this is something I've needed to implement a long time ago.
daveward says:
Sep 12, 2013 12:31 AM
Very smart...ease of use is critical to draining these tanks frequently.
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