Check Valve

by Paul Smith
(Valdese, NC, USA)

I am installing a 2nd air tank for reserve when I use air sanders. Will a check valve from the plumbing section of a local hardware work with air pressure? Thanks,

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Bill says....

Maybe. To check, blow into the downstream side as hard as you can without doing yourself a damage. If the check valve stops your breath from blowing back, it will likely work for your air system. Just make sure that it's rated for the pressure your air compressor generates.

Cheers,

Bill