which valves?

Edited: 10/12/2007 10:24:10 AM by MagicMikey

are there different types of Blitzluft valves ?

I dont even have a water trap on my truck, i havent found one that goes up to 200 psi yet nor have i found some good affordable 1/2 check valves. those are nice with the one way valves so you dont loose air in ur bags when u lose tank preasure. But untile then i will continue to have new crazy stories when a piece of metal sticks through one of my air lines, or other off the wall stuff happens.oh yeah on the pic i was just a half inch shy of makin truck snow angles.

gc extremes thas wha i got 6 valve setup

i got 8 slam stealths valve but truck is torn apart so i cant tell u if they are sweet or not cant wait

Water traps are a waste of time. There, I said it!
I hate to admit that, since I used to be a water trap salesman, but the truth is that they don't work on our systems!
To make the water separate from the air coming out of your compressor, it needs to be cool. Most people mount their compressor and tank right next to each other, which means that the air is still warm when it passes through the separator. It might get some of the moisture, but it won't catch it all!
So, unless you have 10-15 feet of line from your compressor to your air tank, water is still going to get into your system. At that point, what's the use of running the separator in the first place?!
My recommendation is to run a tank that has an internal coating to prevent corrosion (or a stainless or aluminum one), and just drain your tank occasionally. Obviously, if you live in a humid climate you'll want to drain it more often than if you live in the desert.
But save that 15 bucks you would spend on a water trap towards other parts!

-Phil at FBI

i got 8 brand new danz valves in the boxs.. only 300 all eight shipped in the us only... i accpet paypal...

Originally posted by framelayer521



Water traps are a waste of time. There, I said it!I hate to admit that, since I used to be a water trap salesman, but the truth is that they don't work on our systems!To make the water separate from the air coming out of your compressor, it needs to be cool. Most people mount their compressor and tank right next to each other, which means that the air is still warm when it passes through the separator. It might get some of the moisture, but it won't catch it all!So, unless you have 10-15 feet of line from your compressor to your air tank, water is still going to get into your system. At that point, what's the use of running the separator in the first place?!My recommendation is to run a tank that has an internal coating to prevent corrosion (or a stainless or aluminum one), and just drain your tank occasionally. Obviously, if you live in a humid climate you'll want to drain it more often than if you live in the desert.But save that 15 bucks you would spend on a water trap towards other parts!

-Phil at FBI

PHIL thanks for your .02. Never thought about this in detail.

im runnin old skool blitz valves mine are like 6-7 years old i got them from a buddy that used them till 3 years ago and they sat up till this july but im runnin a sd 8 gallon tank that is red on the inside and unno if that a rust proof paint or what but i dont have a water trap either

Truth is everyone has their own opinion and can only speak from what they have experienced. I'am currently running the GC Extreme valves, they came with the truck. I do know they stick on occasion in the rear. I had SMC's on my last truck and had no problems. If your using those cheap ass switch box's it may be your switch thats sticking.

Originally posted by framelayer521



Water traps are a waste of time. There, I said it!I hate to admit that, since I used to be a water trap salesman, but the truth is that they don't work on our systems!To make the water separate from the air coming out of your compressor, it needs to be cool. Most people mount their compressor and tank right next to each other, which means that the air is still warm when it passes through the separator. It might get some of the moisture, but it won't catch it all!So, unless you have 10-15 feet of line from your compressor to your air tank, water is still going to get into your system. At that point, what's the use of running the separator in the first place?!My recommendation is to run a tank that has an internal coating to prevent corrosion (or a stainless or aluminum one), and just drain your tank occasionally. Obviously, if you live in a humid climate you'll want to drain it more often than if you live in the desert.But save that 15 bucks you would spend on a water trap towards other parts!

-Phil at FBI

gotta love when someone tells the truth instead of trying to sell you a water trap that you will not need. thanks phil

I believe what your saying about the water trap . The only problem with the smc's is as soon as they get any moisture in them they start sticking. The only way to fix this is to run nitrogen. GC's stick for no reason. I've had a lot of luck with tearing the valves apart and put a little graphite for lube to stop from sticking. I'd say just get some parkers, their made for gas, water, and oil, so your covered no matter what.