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Discussion in 'The Tool Shed' started by Focker, Oct 2, 2017.

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  1. Oct 4, 2017
    PeteL

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    Using two compressors can be effective - but they may need to be wired on separate eclectric circuits.

    A workaround in some applications can be to just add an auxilliary storage tank.

    The extra capacity can effectively run high consumption tools, on an intermittant duty cycle.
     
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    tarry99

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    I have seen that work quite well...
     
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    Focker

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    timgr

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    Price is right, but it's probably an oilless compressor like you have.
     
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    Focker

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    Yeah, I'm not really interested in it, but was posting it due to the extra tank idea. I wonder how much it helps?
     
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    ITLKSEZ

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    It just makes everything happen in slow motion. Takes longer to drain/kick the compressor on, but it also takes longer to fill back up.
     
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    Keys5a

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    Consider getting a second similar compressor to what you already have. You can easily rig a simple manifold to combine the output hoses of each to a common hose.
    I have a sandblaster that my 80 gallon Ingersol will run with a small nozzle, but I can combine two other smaller compressors to run a larger nozzle for production work.
    Just an option when you need more pressure/cfm.
    -Donny
     
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    Focker

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    Show me.
     
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    PeteL

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    Precisely.
    I have even plumbed up large propane tanks. (Use a dash of bleach to kill the smell!)
     
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    PeteL

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    Manifold = T-fitting.
    Simple plumbing parts, with some standard air couplers.
     
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    Glenn

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    [​IMG]
     
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    Focker

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    Now Glenn's just being mean.
     
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    Focker

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    Totally shifting gears...

    What about those small 4hp gas wheelbarrow type?
     
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    Glenn

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    timgr

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    What are the CFM specs? Are they electric start?
     
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    Glenn

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    You talking about the ones with the tube type tanks?
     
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    Focker

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    Glenn

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    Na, not really. ;) Just representing what I learned over time about quality.
     
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    Focker

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    Glenn

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    Those are really built for stuff like nail guns, kinda same idea with a pancake compressor. Small reservoirs mean the working pressure remains more consistent.
     
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