Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Well I needed a new air compressor, so I have been watching the sunday sales. Sears had a 33gal 6hp peak electric compressor. It started at 329.00 each week it went down finally,they had it this week for 269.00 with 125.00 worth of tools. So i bought the thing. It came with a 1/2 inch drive impact, 3/8 air rachet and a air hammer and a small air  hose. Think I got a pretty good deal? Anyone got a craftsman compressor?? I just would like to know if there is anything I need to watch for??  Thank you Mike

those little drain valves can be a pain, but what i have always done is using what ever pipe fittings necessary to make them accessable, yet out of the way, remove the standard drain valve and replace it with a stainless ball valve. and since my compressor sits in close proximity to the heat/air conditioning unit in my shop, i just plumbed the tank drain into the condensate drain line off the air handler.

another useful thing, is ive plumbed around the shop, with 1/2 pvc rated at 200 psi, and placed hose connections at various points i may need air. saves dragging around a ton of air hose.

The drain,Pvc ideas both sound like a great one. I just have a small shed right now. But thats my next big project I will defently be doing the pvc pipe work in it,when i complete it. thanks Mike