Filtering air at the compressor outlet

by Chris Glasspool
(Chelan, Washington)

I am about to put in a new system for a new shop. Some articles suggest a filter at the compressor outlet, and at the point of use. Is this redundancy necessary? Why are some articles suggesting to do this? Thanks in advance.

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Bills says...

Hey Chris.

To fully understand why you will most likely need multiple air filters in your air system, will require an understanding of where the water in your air lines comes from.

Read the pages relating to water on this site.

Then, place an air filter at the compressor outlet, at every drop line from the main, and probably at every point of use that you have... if you want dry compressed air.

Cheers,

Bill