Air Compressors and Blow Guns

[Bruce of MN]

I piped the drain port to the front of my new compressor to make it accessible, just a few nipples and elbows.

[George Miller]

Yes on both. My compressor is a 1953 that my Dad had. It is in need of a valve job, but still works ok.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by Bruce of MN

I piped the drain port to the front of my new compressor to make it accessible, just a few nipples and elbows.

Good reminder. I like to do the same and will have to buy a couple fittings to do it to this one.

I never drain all the air from the tank, but just the water. Actually a quarter turn ball valve (or taper valve like the Model A lower pipe uses) is much easier to use than the cheap drain valve most of these compressors come with, so I'll look for one of those also.