The moisture preventer is to keep misture out of spray guns and similar tools that don't do well with water in them..
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 7:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - air compressor care >I don't get that statement -- water collects in the tank whether it is > used regularly or not, and if you don't get it out the tank will rust. > Do you mean keep moisture out of the tools? That is not so much of a > concern if you keep them oiled up, and with an oiler that helps keep > everything lubed up. I always put 6 or 8 drops of oil in an air tool > before I put it away. > > I bought a Campbell-Hausfield filter thingie I stick on the outlet of my > portable compressor, then plug the hose into it, if I am running > something for a long time. It is surprising how much oil/water gunk it > catches. > > --R > > Hendrik & Fay wrote: >> If the tools are used regularly it is not so important to keep moisture >> out but if they only get used now and then a dryer would be good, >> especially if you have good quality tools. >> >> Hendrik >> >> >> > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
