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nalybuites t1_ja9se71 wrote

Reply to comment by javeryh in brand new air compressor taking forever to fill by kattaganist

I store mine with the valve open. So I forget about this literally every time I use it.

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misterflappypants t1_jaaxvyc wrote

Thought I was just an idiot. Luckily now I know there are multiple idiots like me

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zRobertez t1_jaawugw wrote

Are you supposed to leave it one way or the other

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Zealouslybored t1_jaaytr3 wrote

I live in a humid salty air environment so I drain it each time tipping the compressor as I do it to spray out any moisture that’s built up. You’d be surprised how much water is in it after each day

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danpluso t1_jab04gb wrote

This is the way. I also tip it when releasing the air.

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vernZeeFern t1_jaaxlbr wrote

It doesn't matter that much if you use it frequently, but for infrequence use it's good to keep it open to drain any moisture / prevent corrosion inside.

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cardcomm t1_jab57rn wrote

>It doesn't matter that much if you use it frequently

IMO if you use it every day, you drain it every day

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vernZeeFern t1_jaduibm wrote

Yeah that's probably better advice tbh. Don't listen to me!

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Space-Square t1_jabnyhq wrote

The more often you use it, the more moisture it will store.

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Dylsnick t1_jabb5ir wrote

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toastfighter2 t1_jabvh7g wrote

This is the only way. I leave it open until "i make sure all the water blows out" every time too.

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