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wrndln · 03-30-2011, 09:10 PM

It sound like you might have some rust and crud in the bottom of the tank. I bought a compressor many years ago and neglected to drain it regularly as I don't know you were supposed to do it. The tank eventually rusted out after about 20 to 25 years. I have since bought a large 80 gal real 5 HP compressor and always drain it so I don't have the same problem as the smaller on that rusted through the tank. I would release nearly all the pressure in your tank and then stick a nail or something like that in the drain hole. The water should run out.

03-30-2011, 09:10 PM	#3
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,175	Re: Air Compressor question It sound like you might have some rust and crud in the bottom of the tank. I bought a compressor many years ago and neglected to drain it regularly as I don't know you were supposed to do it. The tank eventually rusted out after about 20 to 25 years. I have since bought a large 80 gal real 5 HP compressor and always drain it so I don't have the same problem as the smaller on that rusted through the tank. I would release nearly all the pressure in your tank and then stick a nail or something like that in the drain hole. The water should run out.