The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXIX

johnxxx · 01-25-2021, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by -ZS-Carpenter

Is the water rusty?

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Here's some pictures... It's not really leaving any residual rust behind and if it is it's probably because of my 'extended' drain line setup that was put in as a convenience instead of the drain-kok valve ( insert joke here )... Notice the rust on the extension pieces...

I do drain it most times @spooler but there are some days I'll just leave it pressurized ( 175 psi ) 'cause I know that later on in the day I'll need it again to fill bike tires or what not. Now I'm thinking I don't want to leave it pressurized anytime it's unattended. I have my rec room where my family watches TV right behind that wall ! Ugh... darn it Rusty for putting this in my head...jk.

johnxxx · 01-25-2021, 08:36 AM

imma going to clean off those threads on the bottom of the tank later tonight just to make sure it's not rust there. I'm pretty sure it's built up grease and dirt. Perhaps time for new extension pieces too.

Spooler · 01-25-2021, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by johnxxx

Here's some pictures... It's not really leaving any residual rust behind and if it is it's probably because of my 'extended' drain line setup that was put in as a convenience instead of the drain-kok valve ( insert joke here )... Notice the rust on the extension pieces...

I do drain it most times @spooler but there are some days I'll just leave it pressurized ( 175 psi ) 'cause I know that later on in the day I'll need it again to fill bike tires or what not. Now I'm thinking I don't want to leave it pressurized anytime it's unattended. I have my rec room where my family watches TV right behind that wall ! Ugh... darn it Rusty for putting this in my head...jk.

I leave mine pressurized all the time. It appears his pressure switch failed. That would be a better explanation. It should have had a safety valve on it also. I can't see from the video if it had one or not.

JARblue · 01-25-2021, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I leave mine pressurized all the time. It appears his pressure switch failed. That would be a better explanation. It should have had a safety valve on it also. I can't see from the video if it had one or not.

A safety valve prevents shìt like that from occurring. Just make sure it is working properly

Ghostvette · 01-25-2021, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

A safety valve prevents shìt like that from occurring. Just make sure it is working properly

All this talk about compressors reminds me I have to tear mine down to fix an air leak.

My kids pulled it over on the outlet and bent the pipe that comes out of the compressor and the valve that controls the output pressure. I fixed all that and now it's developed another leak in the same area.

I think I'll put a new drain valve in while I'm fixing things...

Rusty · 01-25-2021, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I leave mine pressurized all the time. It appears his pressure switch failed. That would be a better explanation. It should have had a safety valve on it also. I can't see from the video if it had one or not.

There is a pressure switch on that exploded tank. He shows it on another video.

I leave mine pressurized all the time. When I drain it. I look for what is in the water. Mind drains into a pan that I under the drain valve.

Rusty · 01-25-2021, 01:37 PM

If you want to hydro test your air tank. This is the way to do it. But I would hold the pressure for an hour tho. At Elliott and at the power plant. When we hydro tested. Min was 8 hrs.

redondoaveb · 01-25-2021, 01:41 PM

All this talk about compressors reminds me that I need to fill up my blow up doll. Get her nice and firm.

Rusty · 01-25-2021, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

All this talk about compressors reminds me that I need to fill up my blow up doll. Get her nice and firm.

A replacement for the other one?

sx moneypit · 01-25-2021, 02:00 PM

redondoaveb · 01-25-2021, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

A replacement for the other one?

She does look familiar.

BettyZ · 01-25-2021, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by johnxxx

Here's some pictures... It's not really leaving any residual rust behind and if it is it's probably because of my 'extended' drain line setup that was put in as a convenience instead of the drain-kok valve ( insert joke here )... Notice the rust on the extension pieces...

I do drain it most times @spooler but there are some days I'll just leave it pressurized ( 175 psi ) 'cause I know that later on in the day I'll need it again to fill bike tires or what not. Now I'm thinking I don't want to leave it pressurized anytime it's unattended. I have my rec room where my family watches TV right behind that wall ! Ugh... darn it Rusty for putting this in my head...jk.

Probably cheaper to bolt some 1/8" sheet steel over the wall behind the compressor.

-ZS-Carpenter · 01-25-2021, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by johnxxx

Here's some pictures... It's not really leaving any residual rust behind and if it is it's probably because of my 'extended' drain line setup that was put in as a convenience instead of the drain-kok valve ( insert joke here )... Notice the rust on the extension pieces...

I do drain it most times @spooler but there are some days I'll just leave it pressurized ( 175 psi ) 'cause I know that later on in the day I'll need it again to fill bike tires or what not. Now I'm thinking I don't want to leave it pressurized anytime it's unattended. I have my rec room where my family watches TV right behind that wall ! Ugh... darn it Rusty for putting this in my head...jk.

Any water is going to sit in that pipe and not the tank. I wouldn't worry as long as it's drained regularly. It would take a lot to fill that pipe and have water sitting inside the tank. Pretty smart setup

jchammond · 01-26-2021, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by johnxxx

Here's some pictures... It's not really leaving any residual rust behind and if it is it's probably because of my 'extended' drain line setup that was put in as a convenience instead of the drain-kok valve ( insert joke here )... Notice the rust on the extension pieces...

I do drain it most times @spooler but there are some days I'll just leave it pressurized ( 175 psi ) 'cause I know that later on in the day I'll need it again to fill bike tires or what not. Now I'm thinking I don't want to leave it pressurized anytime it's unattended. I have my rec room where my family watches TV right behind that wall ! Ugh... darn it Rusty for putting this in my head...jk.

My electric one is smaller, 30gal. 6hp Craftsman oil-less compressor.
I seldom use it & leave my drain valve partial open; so it doesn’t collect any water & bleeds off after use.

If I’m doing something that repeatedly needs air consumption, I’ll close petcock & then open back up slightly after use

On my IR gas compressor; I have a pull chain drain on each tank ..... like a big-rig

01-25-2021, 08:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnxxx Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NJ Age: 64 Posts: 990 Drives: 2014 370Z PW Nismo Rep Power: 2684367	imma going to clean off those threads on the bottom of the tank later tonight just to make sure it's not rust there. I'm pretty sure it's built up grease and dirt. Perhaps time for new extension pieces too. __________________ FI TT Kit #099 making 794whp/713# torque@23psi

01-25-2021, 01:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,390 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	If you want to hydro test your air tank. This is the way to do it. But I would hold the pressure for an hour tho. At Elliott and at the power plant. When we hydro tested. Min was 8 hrs. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-25-2021, 01:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
redondoaveb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: So. Commiefornia Posts: 6,377 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal Rep Power: 2684375	All this talk about compressors reminds me that I need to fill up my blow up doll. Get her nice and firm. __________________ Fast Intentions "Stage Seb" twin turbo #098- Specialty Z/Tial-Xonarotor/CJM/Ecutek/HKS/KW/SPL/Hotchkis/Rohana/Toyo 750whp/700ft.lbs

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