Oops, I have rust in my air compressor tank!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

I agree with Tom, it’s not a huge problem. That said, I added an automatic drain valve (ADV) to my compressor and have been rust free ever since. The low humidity of Albuquerque helps too.
https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread....nally-some-air!

I followed my friend Bruce's advice, purchased the same automatic drain and installed one on my 26 gallon Husky single stage air compressor.

[Jim Becker]

I do not believe you have anything to worry about...that's still a relatively short period of time and "rust" is going to happen even if you drain every day 'cause it's unlikely that the inside of the tank is painted or coated with anything. My original auto-drain died before I moved shop, so right now I'm doing the "manual" dance for that at least weekly if not sooner. Note, I do not depressurize my tank as it takes a lot of run time to refill a 60 gallon unit. Right now, I just have a stop cock on an extension from the drain at the bottom and that flows through a piece of hose through the wall to the outside of my temporary shop. When I have my shop building back up, I'll invest in another auto-drain.

[Maurice Mcmurry]

These DeVilbis 5 HP compressors from Sears and Lowes were a big bang for the buck regarding air. The tanks were crap. I was also neglectful with draining. There was a recall of several pancake models in the 1990"s

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[Tom M King]

The water out of my little California Air aluminum tank runs clear.

[Mark Gibney]

I open the valve at the bottom of my 60 gallon tank when I get to the shop and blow out the moisture.
Draining the tank completely would mean I have to refill it to use it.

[Alan Lightstone]

The water out of my little California Air aluminum tank runs clear.

Mine too. I did install an automatic drain valve, though, which is well worth doing.