Adding an auto drain valve to Air Charger.

[Davee]

I was wondering if anyone has added an aftermarket auto drain to their compressor?

Thanks,

Dave

 

[dc8cappie]

Find one for under $600, let us all know. Coltri add on for my Daystate LC-110 unit is like $649.

 

[DeadOnShot]

Just added one to my GX E-5K2 PCP Air Compressor (similar to the twin cylinder/4 stage Omega Turbocharger).

This is what I purchased :

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XVQ7KEO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ($33.50 w/shipping)

https://www.mcmaster.com/1190N12/ ($138.97 + shipping)

Cost me about $175.00 total

I just removed the low pressure valve portion of Amazon auto drain valve from the solenoid timer/coil assembly by loosening the nut and sliding the coil off the valve stem. I then removed the coil from the high pressure valve and replaced it with the timer/coil assembly. I then plumbed it to the outlet of the water separator.

Works perfectly. Both delay and duration are adjustable.

I did add a flow control valve to the outlet of the drain valve to restrict the air flow so It would drain slower (and not spray all over) and so it would loose less air pressure while draining. The noise level is similar to opening the tire stem valve on my car. ($12.00 w/free shipping)

https://www.amazon.com/Control-Valve-Throttle-3000PSI-Hydraulic/dp/B07R8ZDND9/ref=sr_1_29?dchild=1&keywords=hydraulic+flow+valve&qid=1603326204&sr=8-29

 

[Davee]

Thanks. Looks like your mod will work for me.



Dave E