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Old 09-04-2013, 06:51 PM
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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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Old 09-04-2013, 09:24 PM
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Default 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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Old 09-04-2013, 09:29 PM
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Default 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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Old 09-04-2013, 10:17 PM
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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...
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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Old 09-04-2013, 10:23 PM
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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.
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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Old 09-05-2013, 05:57 AM
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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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Old 09-05-2013, 06:26 AM
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Get a belt driven compressor. Much quieter and easier on everyone's ears. Larry
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Old 09-05-2013, 07:09 AM
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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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Old 09-05-2013, 07:37 AM
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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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Old 09-05-2013, 09:35 AM
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Just wait until you come in and sit down on her new couch with Proseal on your pants.
you didn't!
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