[MBZ] Speaking of compressors: automatic draining

2006-08-21 Thread Joe Knight
: http://makeashorterlink.com/?G4565299D Anybody got a clue as to how this thing might function, or what might be a better way to control water buildup in a compressor tank? I've got a small compressor that I'm intending to install into an enclosure outside the garage with on/off switch,

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of compressors: automatic draining

2006-08-21 Thread Potter, Tom E
: Monday, August 21, 2006 9:44 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Speaking of compressors: automatic draining : http://makeashorterlink.com/?G4565299D Anybody got a clue as to how this thing might function, or what might be a better way to control water buildup in a compressor tank? I've

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of compressors: automatic draining

2006-08-21 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All. My compressor has one of these. Bot it from HF. approx $10. It installs in place of the lower drain and picks up its' signal from the unloader/on/off switch assy. pressure line. Once a year cleanout is reqd. on mine. Fred Moir Lynn MA 84 190D 85 300TD 87 190Dt Joe Knight

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of compressors: automatic draining

2006-08-21 Thread archer
Have a Coleman cheapy compressor with (20?) gallon tank that lately takes a long time to build up pressure. Instead of a regular piston it has some sort of plastic piston from what I've been told. Since its only turned on about once per month to air up tires, and only two years old, I'm

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of compressors: automatic draining

2006-08-21 Thread Jim Cathey
Have a Coleman cheapy compressor with (20?) gallon tank that lately takes a long time to build up pressure. Instead of a regular piston it has some sort of plastic piston from what I've been told. Since its only turned on about once per month to air up tires, and only two years old, I'm

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of compressors: automatic draining

2006-08-21 Thread Jeff Zedic
archer wrote: Have a Coleman cheapy compressor with (20?) gallon tank that lately takes a long time to build up pressure. Instead of a regular piston it has some sort of plastic piston from what I've been told. Since its only turned on about once per month to air up tires, and only two years

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of compressors: automatic draining

2006-08-21 Thread R A Bennell
of you all - Princess Auto. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of archer Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 11:57 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speaking of compressors: automatic draining Have a Coleman cheapy compressor

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of compressors: automatic draining

2006-08-21 Thread archer
Have a Coleman cheapy compressor with (20?) gallon tank that lately takes a long time to build up pressure. Instead of a regular piston it has some sort of plastic piston from what I've been told. Since its only turned on about once per month to air up tires, and only two years old, I'm

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of compressors: automatic draining

2006-08-21 Thread archer
archer wrote: Have a Coleman cheapy compressor with (20?) gallon tank that lately takes a long time to build up pressure. Instead of a regular piston it has some sort of plastic piston from what I've been told. Since its only turned on about once per month to air up tires, and only two years

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of compressors: automatic draining

2006-08-21 Thread archer
Thanks, Randy. Think I'll stick with standard compressors from now on too. Gerry - Original Message - From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wouldn't spend a lot of money on it. I had one of the portable Coleman units that was supposed to be contractor quality. It didn't last very long