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Air Compressor Quick Question
I recently appropriated an older but still functional 120VAC 5gal air compressor for the garage etc. Only problem is 5 gallons isn't really enough capacity - runs out of pressure pretty quickly and is almost constantly running. Can't keep up when I'm using the air hose for cleaning dust/leaves out of the engine bay and such.
Can I get one of those 11 gal "portable" carry tanks and re-plumb it (very comfortable doing that) to use as a reserve tank? Big safety issues, anything I should worry about? Thanks Ned
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05-18-2006, 02:00 PM
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Re: Air Compressor Quick Question
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Your compressor will be running even more as it's trying to fill nearly three times the volume.
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The real solution is to get a larger compressor, but the larger tank will help by giving you a larger buffer and should make the current setup more livable.
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