Thread: Just when you think you're caught up.........

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Anyway, the new compressor is up and working! I set the on-off pressures at 125 on the low and 160 on the high. The compressor will put out a lot more, but who needs it? The extra tank extends the off time, and of course the run time as well. But like a car, longer run cycles and longer off time should help the longevity. I installed a small 10" fan above the pump itself and wired it to come on whenever the compressor runs to blow cool air over the pump. Probably not required, but cheap insurance. The regulators at the hose connections are set at 85 PSI. I also have the calender in the shop marked with an oil change on the pump every 60 days.....I'm going to call the manufacturer on Tuesday and see if they recommend synthetic oil in the compressor, it doesn't mention it in the papers that came with the compressor but I have noticed that many manufacturers recommend synthetic oil in their compressors.......

I installed 90 degree drain valves in both tanks with tubing and short pieces of hose clamped to it, and a barbed T fitting with a 3/8" ID tube exiting through the outside wall...I hate having water all over the floor everytime I drain the tanks.

I used 3/4" pipe for the air line (only 3 trips to the store to get all the right fittings, and have one hose in the little garage, and two in the big garage. I still am going to add one more shut off valve and regulator/dryer that will be dedicated to the paint guns. I'm going to use 1/2" hose and the oversized fittings on this to help with the air volume as all my guns are HVLP----my paint rep recommended this. I also put two water traps, down tubes with drain valves, on the main line.

Next on the list is an oversized air intake tube and filter for the air intake. Hopefully the whole system will work fine and last a long time!!!!