christianH

I have a problem with my gas powered air compressor. i work in the Lake Placid NY area and am a framer. since it has been in the low 20's, my hoses have been collecting alot of water and freezing at the fittings and blocking my air flow. Does any one know of a additive for the compressor tanks that will keep them from freezing up. Some one mentioned air brake additive, but I'm not sure.

blackbear

keep your tank filled with air.

s. donato

i would also make sure your hoses and compressor are at the same air temp... ie make sure both are outside or inside vs one inside one outside. since your framing i would imagine both are outside. you could also add a water catcher to the hose connectors to try and help collect is before it gets into the hoses.

i know trying to keep the tank filled over night could be a problem due to leaking hoses and fittings so i don't know if that would work.

let me know if you find an additive that can go in the compressor tank.

MALCO.New.York

Wrap the hose in pipe insulation all but the last so many feet.


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framerman

they make anti freeze for this in the oil you put in your guns. you need to put it in at the beginning of the hose, not the end. your fittings are usually the culprit to freezing, not your hoses. keep a propane torch handy for this.

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http://www.hosexpress.com/airfittings/airlubricants.htm

http://www.ibtinc.com/primemover/arc...0612/fp02.html

http://www.airtoolsdirect.us/pts_637.htm

http://www.toolbarn.com/product/coilhose/ATL016W/

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woodworkbykirk

how often are you bleeding your compressor, the less water thats in the tank, the less you'll have getting to the hose

fehrandsquare

I use a in-line moisture trap at the compressor and Paslode pneumatic oil with antifreeze

samthedog

My thoughts exactly. I work in under 20 degrees C and have never had anything freeze up. I empty my moisture trap daily and bleed the water from the tank. I have fitted a bleed line with a valve so I just give it a quick blast once a week to eject any moisture from the tank. The rest is caught in the moisture trap. Mind you the air is VERY dry here (around 5 - 15% relative humidity).

Gary H

We use air line anti-freeze that truckers use. In 5 seasons of use we never yet had to replace any seals.