couple questions about air...
^^^ that's how I have mine. My compressor for my house is ran the same way. Moisture builds in the tank not just in the hoses so if you put a trap between the compressor and the tank, you're getting no protection for the manifold and the bags
The order should always be.
Compressor > Braided hose > Check Valve > Air Tank > Water trap > VU4/Solenoids Valves > Air bags
The there is no reason to have a water trap between the compressor and tank. The water traps are supposed to protect moisture going to the VU4 manifold.
Here's a installation diagram from Accuair. I'll post up a photo of my setup when I got time later today.
Compressor > Braided hose > Check Valve > Air Tank > Water trap > VU4/Solenoids Valves > Air bags
The there is no reason to have a water trap between the compressor and tank. The water traps are supposed to protect moisture going to the VU4 manifold.
Here's a installation diagram from Accuair. I'll post up a photo of my setup when I got time later today.
Think of it this way.
Air (and moisture) only travel one way in an air ride setup.
Moisture will build up where there is most pressure (the tank). This is why it is crucial to have the traps after the tank and before the valves. Without it, there is no protection from any moisture built in or after the tank leaving the valves vulnerable.
When the compressor is off, its valve is shut thus preventing any moisture going to the compressor. When the compressor turns on, any air or moisture is forced out the lines and to tank. This is why you don't need the trap between the compressor and tank. With that being said be sure to have a drain valve at the bottom of the tank.
Air (and moisture) only travel one way in an air ride setup.
Moisture will build up where there is most pressure (the tank). This is why it is crucial to have the traps after the tank and before the valves. Without it, there is no protection from any moisture built in or after the tank leaving the valves vulnerable.
When the compressor is off, its valve is shut thus preventing any moisture going to the compressor. When the compressor turns on, any air or moisture is forced out the lines and to tank. This is why you don't need the trap between the compressor and tank. With that being said be sure to have a drain valve at the bottom of the tank.
Think of it this way.
Air (and moisture) only travel one way in an air ride setup.
Moisture will build up where there is most pressure (the tank). This is why it is crucial to have the traps after the tank and before the valves. Without it, there is no protection from any moisture built in or after the tank leaving the valves vulnerable.
When the compressor is off, its valve is shut thus preventing any moisture going to the compressor. When the compressor turns on, any air or moisture is forced out the lines and to tank. This is why you don't need the trap between the compressor and tank. With that being said be sure to have a drain valve at the bottom of the tank.
Air (and moisture) only travel one way in an air ride setup.
Moisture will build up where there is most pressure (the tank). This is why it is crucial to have the traps after the tank and before the valves. Without it, there is no protection from any moisture built in or after the tank leaving the valves vulnerable.
When the compressor is off, its valve is shut thus preventing any moisture going to the compressor. When the compressor turns on, any air or moisture is forced out the lines and to tank. This is why you don't need the trap between the compressor and tank. With that being said be sure to have a drain valve at the bottom of the tank.
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