{"product_id":"champion-quick-lock-condensate-drain","title":"Champion Quick-Lock Condensate Drain - Pet Cock, PowerMizer Electronic Timer and Zero Loss","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery compressed air system makes water. A 25 HP compressor in a humid summer can produce twenty gallons a day, and all of it has to leave the system somewhere deliberate, or it leaves through a tool. \u003cstrong\u003eChampion Quick-Lock condensate drains\u003c\/strong\u003e cover the three ways to get it out, from a $29 manual pet cock to a 5,000 cfm zero loss drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your drain from the dropdown above.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThree Types, and What Each Costs You to Run\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAir Lost\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThe Catch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePet cock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA manual valve someone opens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly while open\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSomeone has to remember. They will not.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic timer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpens on a set interval for a set duration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery cycle, whether there is water or not\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlows compressed air down the drain on dry cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero loss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSenses actual liquid level and opens only when there is condensate to discharge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEssentially none\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher purchase price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Selection Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnection or Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXCQL-PTC-04\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePet cock, manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in male NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXCQL-PTC-08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePet cock, manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 in male NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXCQL-ETD-04\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerMizer electronic timer drain, with strainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXCQL-ETD-08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerMizer electronic timer drain, with strainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 in NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXCQL-ZLD-200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerMizer zero loss drain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 cfm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXCQL-ZLD-500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerMizer zero loss drain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 cfm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXCQL-ZLD-2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerMizer zero loss drain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 cfm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXCQL-ZLD-5000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerMizer zero loss drain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000 cfm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize a zero loss drain to the \u003cstrong\u003esystem capacity it is draining\u003c\/strong\u003e, not to the pipe size it screws into. The cfm figure is the air flow the drain is rated to serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Arithmetic on a Timer Drain\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA timer drain opens on a schedule. If it is set to open five seconds every ten minutes, that is 720 seconds a day of open 1\/2 in orifice, and most of those cycles happen when there is nothing to discharge. The air going down that drain was paid for at the compressor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the whole argument for a zero loss drain, and it is why they exist at a higher purchase price. Whether the payback works for you depends on your run hours, your electricity rate and how aggressively the timer is set, so we will not quote you a generic payback figure. Tell us the compressor, the hours and the rate and we will work it out properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is not in doubt: a timer drain set too tight wastes a measurable amount of air every day, and a timer drain set too loose lets water into the system. A zero loss drain removes the tradeoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere Drains Go\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondensate collects anywhere the air slows down, cools, or reaches a low point. Each of these wants a drain:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe receiver tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e The single biggest water collector in most systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe aftercooler and the dryer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where the water is deliberately being knocked out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery filter housing.\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/air-filters\"\u003ecoalescing filter\u003c\/a\u003e that cannot drain is a filter that re-entrains what it caught.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe low point of every main run.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pitch the pipe slightly so there is a defined low point, put a drop leg on it, and drain that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bottom of long vertical risers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondensate from a lubricated compressor is oily water and in most jurisdictions cannot go to a floor drain untreated. Route it to an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/oil-water-separator\"\u003eoil\/water separator\u003c\/a\u003e first. We carry the Champion CSP EnviroChamp 2, Intelli-PAK, CHWS and CH7 ranges for exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShared Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePet Cock Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in and 1\/2 in male NPT, manual operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic Timer Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in and 1\/2 in NPT, supplied with strainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero Loss Capacities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200, 500, 2,000 and 5,000 cfm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuick-Lock System Maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 bar \/ 220 PSIG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-4 F to 176 F (-20 C to +80 C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification note.\u003c\/strong\u003e Champion's August 2026 price list publishes only the description, connection or capacity and list price for these drains. It gives no voltage, no cycle range, no maximum working pressure and no dimensions for the PowerMizer electronic timer or zero loss models, and we have not found a Champion PowerMizer datasheet. Rather than quote figures from a similar product and present them as Champion's, this listing states only what Champion publishes. If you need voltage or a dimensional drawing before you order, ask us and we will get it from the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReceiver tanks, refrigerated and desiccant dryers, filter housings, drop legs and system low points, aftercoolers, and the base of vertical risers. The pet cocks also suit small bench systems and anywhere a manual blowdown is genuinely adequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilding a Complete Quick-Lock System\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-quick-lock-series-aluminum-compressed-air-pipe\"\u003eQuick-Lock aluminum tubing, 14mm to 63mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-quick-lock-union-tee\"\u003eReduction outlet tees with water trap insert\u003c\/a\u003e, which keep condensate out of the drop in the first place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-quick-lock-ball-valve\"\u003eBall valves\u003c\/a\u003e to isolate a drain for service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-quick-lock-npt-adapter-plug-and-gauge\"\u003eNPT bushings, nipples and plugs\u003c\/a\u003e to adapt the drain to the port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/oil-water-separator\"\u003eOil\/water separators\u003c\/a\u003e for the discharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/air-dryers\"\u003eAir dryers\u003c\/a\u003e, which is where the water problem is actually solved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrdering Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll Quick-Lock products and accessories are NO CANCEL \/ NO RETURN\u003c\/strong\u003e, per Champion's current price list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreight:\u003c\/strong\u003e freight collect from Huntersville, NC 28078 or Las Vegas, NV 89113.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping weights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champion publishes no weight for the Quick-Lock accessory range, so no catalog weight is carried on these variants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Air Compressor Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir Compressor Store is an authorized Champion Pneumatic distributor and we sell dryers, filters, separators and drains as one system rather than as separate line items. Tell us the compressor size, the run hours and what is downstream and we will tell you how many drains you need, where, and whether the zero loss models pay for themselves on your numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I just use a pet cock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMechanically yes, and on a small bench system it is fine. In a working shop the failure mode is human: the pet cock does not get opened, the receiver fills, and water carries over into the mains. If there is any chance of it being forgotten, automate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTimer drain or zero loss?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTimer if the budget is tight and the duty is light. Zero loss if the drain runs on a real production system, because it stops paying for discharged air on every dry cycle. The gap at list here is roughly $150 for a timer against $832 and up for a zero loss, so it is a genuine decision rather than an obvious one. Give us your run hours and electricity rate and we will do the maths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I size a zero loss drain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the system air flow it is serving, not the port size. A 200 cfm drain on a 500 cfm system will not keep up. If you are unsure what your actual system flow is, tell us the compressor nameplate and we will work from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the electronic timer drain come with a strainer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause condensate carries rust, scale and pipe debris, and that is what jams a drain valve open or shut. The strainer is doing the work that keeps the drain reliable. It still needs cleaning as part of routine maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I drain condensate to the floor drain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually not legally. Condensate from a lubricated compressor is an oil and water mixture. Most jurisdictions require it to pass through an oil\/water separator first. We can quote the Champion CSP EnviroChamp 2, Intelli-PAK, CHWS or CH7 to suit the volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat voltage are the electronic drains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe price list does not publish it and we have not found a Champion PowerMizer datasheet, so we are not going to guess. 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