how_to_drain_the_compressor
How to Drain the Compressor
Laser Cutter Compressor
Ideally, the laser cutter's air compressor should be drained every day it's used. We should aim for at least weekly. It's located in the storage room.
turn compressor off
drain air from the compressor if the tank is charged (you can either turn on the air assist on the laser, or for faster results, push the blow gun from the woodshop into the compressor's empty quick connect and hold a rag or paper towel over it).
if it has any water in it, unscrew and empty the pop bottle that's attached to the underside of the compressor, then replace it
open the drain valve beside the pop bottle under the air compressor, a little at first, then more as the water is drained and pressure continues to drop.
close the drain valve
empty and replace the pop bottle
update the “last drained” date written on the compressor
Woodshop "Pancake" Compressor
how_to_drain_the_compressor.txt · Last modified: 2018/09/11 13:43 by glassgiant