When running for an extended time is it ok to do a quick moisture purge by opening the bleed valve and then closing or is that equivalent to running under a quick heavy load of back pressure?
Extended GX-CS4 fills.
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Good point didn’t think of that. I was thinking it probably would be ok. I ran mine for the first time today for about an hour and ten minutes. Never thought of purging and at the end there was a decent moisture buildup.
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I have no problem with purging while the motor is running. Usually, I will close the tank valve, then purge, close the purge valve and let the whip fill up to almost the tank pressure before I open the tank valve again. I feel 100% safe with that methodology.
I believe firmly that the issue comes from trying to start from a cold stop, against high-pressure air already loaded against the exhaust valve. The motor and linkages have to overcome inertia and the back pressure from the exhaust end.
I believe firmly that the issue comes from trying to start from a cold stop, against high-pressure air already loaded against the exhaust valve. The motor and linkages have to overcome inertia and the back pressure from the exhaust end.
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A one way check valve on the tank fill adapter removes the need for closing the tank valve while purging. You won't lose any air already in tank.
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