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09-04-2013, 06:51 PM
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Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
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Sounds like a lot of you need to chase down some air leaks.
Or put a valve on the tank outlet.
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Mike Starkey
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Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011 
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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09-04-2013, 09:24 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Lake Country, B.C. Canada
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and another thing....
One timer for the compressor, and another one that beeps, weekly or otherwise...... & states
" buy flower/chocolates for the long-suffering spouse"
and/or
"take her to a nice restaurant". wear a tie.
etc. 
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09-04-2013, 09:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 374
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a bit anal retentive
My way is a bit better for the tank...turn off and release the air every day. Allow it to drain condensate and leave the drain open. Your tank will last a lot longer. If you live in high humidity area and "never" drain it, you will see cycle times rise. Then you wonder why its running 100%...the water will collect and effectively reduce the tank capacity.
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09-04-2013, 10:17 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Keller, TX
Posts: 8
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Quote:
Originally Posted by krwalsh
Why not just put it on a timer that turns on in the morning and off at night? Anything you can possibly do to keep the SO happy is a good thing...
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Most timers you'll find won't handle the load unless you have a very small compressor, however you can find higher capacity models if you look hard enough. I have one that will handle 15 amps.
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09-04-2013, 10:23 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Keller, TX
Posts: 8
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LAMPSguy
My way is a bit better for the tank...turn off and release the air every day. Allow it to drain condensate and leave the drain open. Your tank will last a lot longer. If you live in high humidity area and "never" drain it, you will see cycle times rise. Then you wonder why its running 100%...the water will collect and effectively reduce the tank capacity.
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That's the way I run my compressor, but I know people who never seem to drain their tank. If you have a cheap compressor the moving parts will probably wear out before the tank rusts through, but I bought one that I hope will last for many years and I do all that I can to make sure it does.
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09-05-2013, 05:57 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bellevue, NE
Posts: 686
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The real danger of leaving the compressor on unattended is a ruptured hose, then the subsequent 100% duty-cycle and fire. Yes, the likelihood is low, but the risk very high...why chance it? Be safe, Jim
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09-05-2013, 06:26 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: DVT Phoenix
Posts: 1,187
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Get a belt driven compressor. Much quieter and easier on everyone's ears.  Larry
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09-05-2013, 07:09 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 113
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Just wait until you come in and sit down on her new couch with Proseal on your pants. 
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Greg
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09-05-2013, 07:37 AM
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VAF moderator
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In Walter Mitty's dreams
Posts: 947
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doghouse
That's why you build a nice doghouse.....
and then rent it out to help pay for diapers.... anybody need space? 62GA, make offer for monthly rent to flying or project RV. 3k long grass North/South
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Brian Wallis
(Exempt AND VAF dues paid 02 FEB 16)
Callsign: VOODOO sold RV3 to pay for ratings  !!!
AP/IA COM/Multi/IFR/350 type
Last edited by brianwallis : 09-05-2013 at 07:55 AM.
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09-05-2013, 09:35 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: CAD
Posts: 249
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gvouga
Just wait until you come in and sit down on her new couch with Proseal on your pants. 
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 you didn't!
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RV9.... Tail done. Inspection done! Wings pre-cover MDRA inspection done. Closing them up now. Fuse underway.
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