Confedneck79K30
3/4 ton status
nice, really sharp!
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How much air do I need? *pics of new compressor*
- Thread starter Avery4jc
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Thanks...I figure for a $52 eBay buy it's not bad...I just gave the guy $100 when he came though because he delivered this beast to my driveway and helped unload it with my cherry picker...he said it's about 500lbs...the pics don't do justice.
Oh, and while I was at the hardware store I was trying to get a converter to drop down from the 1 1/4" female NPT coming out of the tank to a smaller size so I could just hook my hose directly up to it and I had some issues...
For one I was thinking about buying a regulator to put there...I don't know though...they had one but it was $50 and had a filter and a bunch of stuff I probably wouldn't use...do you guys think it's worth it or should I just hook my hose up to it? I mean I can't think of a time that I don't just turn my old compressor's regulator all the way up so why waste my money on one for this one....
Oh, and back to the converter...I got a male PVC fitting that threads into the tank and accepts a small bushing that has different size threads so I got the one that said 1/2" because I measured my hose before I left and it was 1/2" on the outside and 3/8" on the inside...when I got home it was to big...when you measure something like that do you measure the diameter of the hole or the overall diameter including the threads?
Oh, and while I was at the hardware store I was trying to get a converter to drop down from the 1 1/4" female NPT coming out of the tank to a smaller size so I could just hook my hose directly up to it and I had some issues...
For one I was thinking about buying a regulator to put there...I don't know though...they had one but it was $50 and had a filter and a bunch of stuff I probably wouldn't use...do you guys think it's worth it or should I just hook my hose up to it? I mean I can't think of a time that I don't just turn my old compressor's regulator all the way up so why waste my money on one for this one....
Oh, and back to the converter...I got a male PVC fitting that threads into the tank and accepts a small bushing that has different size threads so I got the one that said 1/2" because I measured my hose before I left and it was 1/2" on the outside and 3/8" on the inside...when I got home it was to big...when you measure something like that do you measure the diameter of the hole or the overall diameter including the threads?
Pipe fittings are wierd like that. You need a fitting for 3.8" not 1/2". You should run a reglator... Not all tools like 120psi of air 
. A filter/ water/ oil seperator would be real nice too. It would keep your tools runnin nice
. A filter/ water/ oil seperator would be real nice too. It would keep your tools runnin nice
beater_k20
Banned
Avery4jc said:
skip the PVC, and go for galvanized. that tank is going to have ALOT of pressure inside it.
Ok, the one they had at the hardware store was a from Craftsman...it had a filter/collector/regulator all built into one unit...good for up to something stupid like 300psi I believe it was...it is $50...is it a worthy investment or is there a better option for a regulator?
Ok, Jeremy...so just go metal and put some plumber's tape on the threads before I thread it in?
So I'll be able to find one that drops from the 1 1/2" female coming out of the tank down to 3/8"? (Assuming the regulator is a 3/8" in and 3/8" out sort of deal...)
Ok, Jeremy...so just go metal and put some plumber's tape on the threads before I thread it in?
So I'll be able to find one that drops from the 1 1/2" female coming out of the tank down to 3/8"? (Assuming the regulator is a 3/8" in and 3/8" out sort of deal...)
Confedneck79K30
3/4 ton status
filter and lubricater are a great idea, air filter is a must, and a lubricator is nice so you dont have to remember to oil your lines... also check out pvc hoses, snapon has a 50 footer for 72 bucks, and it weighs like 6 lbs... a rubber 50 footer is at least twice that...
Yeah I've already got a 50' hose...I had it from my other compressor.
Dont oil yer lines if you are gonna use for painting...Oil yer tools...Avery4jc said:
Avery4jc said:
I'd bet that ain't 1 1/2"... probably 1 1/4".... NPT s not actual measurement, thread to thread...
here's a page to learn ya a little..
http://www.plumbingsupply.com/pipethreadsizing.html
Oh, and get a seperator, it's a must... you should run 2 hoses.. run one off the compressor, run it up to the ceiling and back down. put your seperator there, then run another hose off that.. It's a poormans air system..
I have nearly the same compressor as yours, it takes forever to build up 130psi with that size of a tank but once you get there you have a ton of air in reserve. I can gun a whole tire/wheel off (10 lug) with my 1" impact tire gun and not have to stop and wait for the compressor. Big tanks like that are nice.
cool...I'm insanely busy with school starting back up right now but once things settle down I'm going to get the fittings all taken care of. This weekend is a 3 day weekend for us so hopefully Friday after work I can get the compressor squared away so that Saturday-Monday I can get the center bolt replaced on my rear spring pack and get that 8 lug front end swapped in...I also picked up a Craftsman Impact gun while I was at the hardware store...nothing crazy but enough to do an axle swap...
nerraw117
1/2 ton status
let us know how it runs your impact
nerraw117 said:
It runs it great...I did my 3/4 ton swap with it and it hardly ever kicks on...I can do over 16 lug nuts before it kicks on.
BKinzey
1/2 ton status
That was a good deal.
Make sure the water drain on the tank still works and use it.
Make sure the water drain on the tank still works and use it.
yeah it works and yes I use it.
GruntHunter
1/2 ton status
Need Compressor help !
I've been looking at that compressor also. I'm not looking at trying to paint a car or anything big like that. Most of my painting has been with small projects like metal hunting stands etc. I would like to be able to do small painting projects and maybe sand blasting small parts. The biggest thing I probably would ever tackle is my 6x12 Utility trailer.
Bottom Line question: What pressure and how much scfm do you need to do projects like this?
88sub4x4 said:
I've been looking at that compressor also. I'm not looking at trying to paint a car or anything big like that. Most of my painting has been with small projects like metal hunting stands etc. I would like to be able to do small painting projects and maybe sand blasting small parts. The biggest thing I probably would ever tackle is my 6x12 Utility trailer.
Bottom Line question: What pressure and how much scfm do you need to do projects like this?
rubber airlines are way better than the PVC stuff even if they're heavier. The rubber is a lot more resistant to abuse and it coils up easier. It also rolls out nicer...I find the PVC stuff likes to stay loopy, which makes it harder to deal with and easier to trip on.
1 3/8" threaded hole in the tank would be 1" NPT. You should be able to find reducers easily enough.
Rene
1 3/8" threaded hole in the tank would be 1" NPT. You should be able to find reducers easily enough.
Rene
BKinzey
1/2 ton status
I bought a used 20 gallon. I agree the tank is too small. I do a lot of waiting for it to catch up.
GruntHunter
1/2 ton status
Compressor Help
My mistake ... this is the compressor Lowes has on sale that I've been looking at. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=99007-71025-VLK1582609&lpage=none
So .... junk or a decent deal (for what I'll be using it for) ?
GruntHunter said:
I've been looking at that compressor also. I'm not looking at trying to paint a car or anything big like that. Most of my painting has been with small projects like metal hunting stands etc. I would like to be able to do small painting projects and maybe sand blasting small parts. The biggest thing I probably would ever tackle is my 6x12 Utility trailer.
Bottom Line question: What pressure and how much scfm do you need to do projects like this?
My mistake ... this is the compressor Lowes has on sale that I've been looking at. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=99007-71025-VLK1582609&lpage=none
So .... junk or a decent deal (for what I'll be using it for) ?
BurbLover
1/2 ton status
There is some good info in this thread. I'll be buying a new A/C when I'm home at the end of this month. I plan on getting a 80 gal unit. This thread just emphasized why 
Now, I'd like to comment on the PVC talk. If you are reffering to the PVC air lines, they suck as mentioned. The tend to not uncoil very well, especialyl if cold. If you ar etalking about using PCV to go from the tank to anything, then DON"T DO IT!!! Inevitably, someone will say they've been using PCV plumbed for air for years with no problems. To this I say, go buy a lottery ticket as you are very fortunate. Air running through the PVC lines dries out the plastic and makes it very brittle over time. A big no-no. Use metal piping like mentioned.
Now, I'd like to comment on the PVC talk. If you are reffering to the PVC air lines, they suck as mentioned. The tend to not uncoil very well, especialyl if cold. If you ar etalking about using PCV to go from the tank to anything, then DON"T DO IT!!! Inevitably, someone will say they've been using PCV plumbed for air for years with no problems. To this I say, go buy a lottery ticket as you are very fortunate. Air running through the PVC lines dries out the plastic and makes it very brittle over time. A big no-no. Use metal piping like mentioned.
