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Drain Tank Completely and Close Valve

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DON'T FORGET TO DO THIS WITH YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR!!

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What happens here

Keep the drain valve open until all the water has been expelled and only clean, dry air is escaping. This ensures maximum removal of moisture from the tank. Once the drainage process is complete, turn the drain valve clockwise to close it tightly. Make sure it is securely fastened to prevent any leaks or air loss when the compressor is next used or put into storage. The video shows the murky water draining out and then the valve being closed.

Goal: Allow all the condensate to drain out until only air is expelled, then securely close the drain valve to prepare the compressor for its next use.

Tools and materials

  • Air Compressor

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valve counterclockwise to open it once it's open you're going to see that air and water mix is going to start coming out you're going to have to fidget with a little bit sometimes just to continue to get it going until the tank is blood dry and then you just go ahead and close this back up and you're gonna be ready to go for the next time okay so emptying that little drain port on the bottom of your tank is going to ensure that you're not going to have a big

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