Thread #25098

drain fitting for air tank

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rusted_nailzFebruary 26, 2011
#373689

drain fitting for air tank

Can anyone recommend a drain fitting for my air tank? Right now it just a normal bolt but I would like to make draining my air tank easier. I have a 3/8 port. Thanks
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Can anyone recommend a drain fitting for my air tank? Right now it just a normal bolt but I would like to make draining my air tank easier. I have a 3/8 port. Thanks
BlitzFebruary 26, 2011
#373698
You could try a craftsman drain cock. I changed my wing style on my air compressor. Problem is that you will need to use a channel lock or vise grips to undo sometimes.
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You could try a craftsman drain cock.   I changed my wing style on my air compressor.   Problem is that you will need to use a channel lock or vise grips to undo sometimes.
5t341tHFebruary 26, 2011
#373720
go to homedepot and buy a drain cock. its not the butterfly style, but the knob. works good. its 1/4 port so buy an adapter
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go to homedepot and buy a drain cock. its not the butterfly style, but the knob. works good. its 1/4 port so buy an adapter
rusted_nailzFebruary 27, 2011
#373724
Exactly what im looking for. Do these seal pretty well? I'd hate to get a small leak with this.
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Exactly what im looking for. Do these seal pretty well? I'd hate to get a small leak with this.
BlitzFebruary 27, 2011
#373730
rusted_nailz;373724 wrote:Exactly what im looking for. Do these seal pretty well? I'd hate to get a small leak with this.


That's why double up with teflon tape. Test with soap/water spray. Look for bubbles. Even the smallest/slowest should be looked at and fixed.
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[QUOTE=rusted_nailz;373724]Exactly what im looking for. Do these seal pretty well? I'd hate to get a small leak with this.[/QUOTE]

That's why double up with teflon tape.   Test with soap/water spray.   Look for bubbles.   Even the smallest/slowest should be looked at and fixed.
5t341tHFebruary 27, 2011
#373748
mines held up well. and my tank sees 200psi. its a husky brand i believe.
cost like 5 dollars +3 for adapter.
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mines held up well. and my tank sees 200psi. its a husky brand i believe.
cost like 5 dollars +3 for adapter.