Lots of variables here, not a lot of information, but...
The reason the bigger compressor is making more water is because it is taking in more moisture laden air.
As the air is compressed, the air/water mix is heated. When the hot mix enters the tank it begins to cool and some of the water condenses to the cooler inside of the tank, runs down to the bottom and waits there to be drained.
But since the air still has some heat and moisture left in it as it leaves the tank, the remaining moisture continues to condense on the cool inside walls of the delivery pipes and hose. That's when the liquid water gets caught up in the moving air stream and comes out the end of the hose.
So, what is the solution?
Cooling the air so the moisture drops out before entering the line is the most efficient method, but also the most costly, not really worth it for a home shop application.
If the shop is plumbed with air lines, all the lines need to slant upward away from the tank so the water tends to drain back to the tank. If this is not possible, there needs to be drop legs at the low points to collect and drain the condensation.
Finally, install water trap filters near the point of use. Traps will only collect liquid water, so installing them near the tank won't do much good as the air will still be warm and carrying water vapor. Also, all connections from the lines need to come off the TOP of the line, not the bottom.
The automatic timer drains work well for keeping the tank and drop legs drained.
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