If you need to drain an air receiver or other similar pressure vessel the best choice is a ball valve drain. Compared to other types of drain valves, ball valve drains are not affected as quickly by dirt, oily sludge, rust, and the other gunk that comes out of receiver tanks. Motorized ball valve drains with timers are a little more expensive than direct acting drains, however the headaches saved probably make the expense worthwhile.

If you are unsure which model to choose, use our Search by Application Installation to find where they are to be installed on a compressed air system.