What type of air compressor do i need?  I am in the process of rebuilding my 87 Mustang GT and am done with motor and interior, but have just got started on the body work and realized that i ...

Air driven cylinders - Halloween exhibit  What i am looking for is some information on a air driven extending cylinder in order to make a halloween surprise scene for our community club haunted ...

Draining air compressor tank  I have a 60 gallon tank compressor and plan to use it occasionally in my home garage. How often should the tank be drained?

IS there any potential ...

How can a make my own low cost after cooler?  Hello Hue:

Nice to hear from you.

The lowest cost aftercooler is to have the compressor tank located as far from the compressor as possible. As the ...

Craftsman air compresor model # 919.165250  Pump appears to be working fine good air intake, will not build up pressure. I have replaced the check valve, and regulator.



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Compressor won't start - heard a spark...that was it!  I tried to plug it in when the on switch was turned. I heard a spark and that was it. No nothing. It's a 26 gal. Kobalt.



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Quality of a 140 PSI Twin Cylinder Air Compressor Pump for 5 HP Motor   Harbor Freight has a 140 PSI Twin Cylinder Air Compressor Pump for 5 HP Motor for sale.

I would like to hear reviews or your input on this item. It'...

Pressure testing & certfication  One of our St John Ambulance units has a portable air compressor for inflating tyres on ambulances and mobile first aid units.

At what pressure do ...

Installation of copper compressed air lines  In home shop applications would it be better to braise or soft solder lines and fittings?



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Hi Mike. Thanks for the question....

Atlas Copco Portable Air Filter Problem  I HAVE AN ATLAS COPCO XAS 136 .

I HAVE RECENTLY CHANGED THE OIL SEPERATOR BUT OIL IS STILL COMING OUT FROM THE OUT LET

WHAT MIGHT BE THE PROBLEM ...

Compressed air in a tank.  If I have 2,000 lbs of compressed air and I'm blowing off 35 lbs How long will that 2,000 lbs last me? Hours and minutes Please. xangolenny@hotmail.com
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COST OF PRODUCING COMPRESSED AIR   i HAVE 2 COMPRESSORS 250 KW EACH AND 55 KW ITS AUX LOAD.IT IS PRODUCING 87.2M3/MIN ON 7.5 BAR.WE ARE USING THIS AIR IN WEAVING AIR JET LOOMS.LOOM CONSUMPTION ...

Jun Air compressor not filling to 10 bar  At work we use a Jun-air compressor with the Witschi ALC 2000 pressure tester for testing watches. The compressor model is 6-4 and it appears to be rated ...

Sizing NPT fittings enhance Airflow  I m finally pluming my shop for air distribution. This site has a lot of great information and if your book is half as good as the web site, it will be ...

Plasic Tube Function  I have a Craftsman 919152920 4Hp 25 Gallon Horizontal compressor that I am refurbishing. (New seals, orings, compression ring etc) and I have a leak under ...

How to calculate the compressed air use at machine to money.  Actually we ruuning big operation 3 compressed with each 800cfm.In the production we have alot af machine that using 6 bar ( 87psi) each .I want to know ...

Reed valves   Mod # 3Z406H 1
Ser # 1207881-040551
Speedaire unit
1HP
CCw rotation
Where can I get new Reed valves for this compressor???



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Husky Compressor /Adding an extra tank  I just purchased a Husky 6 gallon pancake air compressor delivering 2.5 scfm @ 90psi,1.5hp. I tried it out on my 1/2 drive impact gun and I was able to ...

I have to find ways to lift a load of 400lbs about 30 feet into the air  hi

this is for a school project

i have to find ways to lift a load of 400lbs about 30 feet into the air, without using traditional methods like rotors
...

Max PSI in a compressor  I have a 4 hp 30gal compressor with a max psi of 120. I want to increase the max.

Am I correct that replacing the pressure switch with a max 150 will ...

My air compressor doesnt shut off when it reaches 125psi like it should??  It should start at 90psi and shut down at 125psi. It just continues to run and I do not know why?? When I mess with the switch from off to auto it did ...

For what purpose air compressor is being used in hydro power plant?  HELLO,
I am selected in ALSTOM project india ltd,
so here i m working on compressed air system package.
i want to know the use of air compressor in ...

Problem with 3HP Craftsman Compressor  3hp craftsman.It runs from 0 psi with no problem & it goes off at 120 psi.Once I get down to 80 the motor stalls and the breaker pops off.The motor checked ...

compressor unloader  I have a homemade unit that won't allow the motor(3/4h.p.) to turn over the compressor when the receiver is pressurized which obviously blows fuses in ...

Compressor won't pump up past 120 PSI  I have one of these WL Model Campbell Hausfield models. 150 rated PSI with oil-less pump.

The unit pumps up to about 120, but no further and will not ...

Please could you help me with adding the components to a compressor.   I've seen this product:

http://www.farmrite.co.uk/dsimage_popup.php?alt=&path=public/images/products/processed/5024209500548_w.jpg

Can I just fix ...

Shopwide compressed air plumbing  I have just had a 16 ft. by 32 ft two story shop/barn built. I plan to use the lower for woodworking and the upper for reloading ammo, finishing, and ...

Senior Design Project  Hello, my name is Simon Tang and I am a senior mechanical engineer at Rutgers University.

For my senior design project I am designing a table top ...

Using compressed air to clear water line  The home inspector noticed that two bathroom faucets in separate bathrooms are only letting a little water when you turn on the faucet.

Since the ...

Blowing out water pipes  I am planning to buy a compressor to blow out water pipes for winter. The pipe is 3/4 inch and approximately 50 feet long.

What size compressor would ...

Galvanized Pipe  How does galvanized pipe rank for compressed air plumbing?

I am currently using PVC (I know I know, not recommended) and I want to upgrade, however ...

Information for Sears air compressor model 106-153781  Just got this compressor locally, used.
It is old but good shape.
Try to find information for this compressor on the web, no luck.

Anyone have any ...

Compressing air under water?  If I had a air compressor under water (in a sealed container), approximately 150 feet, with a tube extending above the water surface for air intake would ...

Compressor oil change  I have 20+ yrs old sears 2hp mo.# 106.153991.

Would like to know how much oil it takes?



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Howdy:

Difficult to say without ...

Water in the oil  This is a 2 stage compressor. It has a belt driven crankshaft with 2 pistons.

There are two of these unit mounted to the receiver tank.

The ...

How to calculate required air pressure in a factory.  Air compressor air calculation for a factory is required what type of data?

Is it related with CFM or air storage in compressor?

How to calculate ...

Compressor Issue  My compressor pumps to cut off at 120 PSI then a little switch on the side of the regulator kicks in and drains air off till it reaches cut in pressure ...

how does the air inside the air compressor travel?  For example, starting from the atmosphere, then to the different parts of the compressor, until air is supplied...

Dianne




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Compressor Temperature  My two stage IR compressor seems very hot after running for extended periods. I know that compressing the air makes it hotter. I just don't know how hot,...

Filtering (of water) in a portable air compressor  I have a 17 gallon portable air compressor.

What is the effectiveness of installing an air filter directly upstream of the regulator for the purpose ...

Is there a difference between twin cylinder and 2-stage compressors?  I'm shopping for a compressor for my shop.

I have seen compressors that say they are twin cylinder...and some that say they are 2-stage. I saw one ...

Reciprocating compressor calculations  Greetings,

I work at a power plant that uses a reciprocating compressor to evacuate gases from a system. It is set up so that the compressor inlet ...

Air Compressor Wattage Requirement  How large a generator (portable) do I need to adequately power a 230V/20Amp Air Compressor, Single Stage, V Head 3hp?

wolf air apache 50  I have lost the manual 4 this compressor is it poss 2 get another 1? thanks.

Air Filter for Inlet Air  Can anyone supply me with information on how to remove sulphur oxides (SO2 ) from our
compressor inlet air supply in polluted environment?

Is there ...

Compressed Air Regulator Problem  We are replacing our air regulator every 30 to 60 days.

It starts out running properly at 20 to 25 psi, but we have to keep constantly increasing the ...

Pressure Regulators with Diaphragms  How do I know if a diaphragm type pressure regulator is failing?

Is some bleed off normal and if it increases then the diaphragm is bad?

Refering ...

Types of air compressors  I know nothing about air compressors.

What's the difference in a 1 gallon compressor and a 5 gallon compressor?

Does that mean that it can just ...

Compressor for Hardwood Flooring Stapler  I have purchased and will soon be installing maple hardwood flooring on sleepers in my basement. I already did it upstairs except on plywood. A borrowed ...

an air brush compressor  what is the difference between internal bleed and self bleeding compressors?

What is 'Cracking pressure'?  Looking at check valves, I see specification such as this:

Cracking pressure 4 PSI

What is cracking pressure and in this example what does a ...

winterizing air compressoers  Do you have to keep the compresser indoors during the winter months?

Location of dessicant dryer  I have a system that already has a refrigerant dryer (expected output 39 deg F Dewpoint Temp).

There is a new piece of equipment that requires super ...

Compressor for Airbrushing  I want to airbrush designs on cakes.

I got an airbrush kit as a gift but I do not have a compressor.

I have never used this type of tool before....

Latching valves  I'm having problems finding a couple of valves. Honestly, it's because I don't know how to ask the Internet...

I have an application, an inert gas ...

Check Valves  I have an older SpeedAire portable compressor and I believe that my problem is the check valve. I have already replaced the pressure switch and integral ...

Using an air impact gun to remove/install wheel lugs on passenger cars  Want to purchase appropriate compressor and impact gun to change wheels on 2 or 3 vehicles twice a year (exchanging snow tires and regular tires).

Some ...

Bushing with straight thread   I am making a manifold system for my home shop and am starting the plumbing from the drain valve on a vertiacal 26 gallon tank. The tank is on an elevated ...

Advice on chosing a compressor to power a cable cut/strip machine  Hi,
I've been tasked with finding a suitable compressor to run our cable cut/strip machine and so have spent some time learning about compressors. I ...

About pressure againts flow  Dear Sr: I have an a SPEEDAIRE 4UP73 compressor , I would like to know whether is possible to supply air compressed to an ATI aerosol generator model ...

Tank water drain valve  Hi, when i open the water drain on my 150l tank it does not always rush with air/water can i remove the whole valve without it leaking bill.



Bill ...

V-twin air compressor - what purpose are the holes?  I bought all the parts that were needed to build my own air compressor at an auction. There is no name on the compressor. There is a 1/4" hole on both ...

Saving on a demand priced power bill with an air compressor  Conveyorized car wash...200hp of pumps and motors.
3 phase demand priced power bill..piston 2 stage compressor 10 hp and 15 hp.

If we add an extra ...

Two stage compressors  Can I visually tell the difference between a single and two stage compressor?



Bill says...

It would depend on the make. Moreover, I'm sure ...

Timing Device  I've developed several test fixtures that use our house compressed air.

Without reinventing the wheel I'm trying to find an "Off-The-Shelf in-line timing ...

Air compressors blowing up  My sears air compressor blew up in the garage. Took out block wall & ceiling out above (12'). Why or how did this happen? sear 919.170230 3hp 30gal.



Bill ...

Unloader Valve  I have a reciprocating air compressor with an "unloader" valve with a set point of 125 psi.

It doesn't have an electrical pressure switch so it will ...

What do the unloader valve do?  I have a carrier unit and the unloader valve is bad now the insurance company won't pay for the damange load beacause of the valve



Bill says....

Height above sea level  You say that the height above sea level can affect the air flow in a pipe. Is there a formula?
Thanks
Kevin



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Hi Kevin....

Craftsman 1 HP 5gal  How do you replace the reeds for this type of compressor?



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Hello Jaret. Thanks for writing in.

I haven't dismantled every ...

About blowing out sprinkler lines  I want to buy an a/c to blow out my sprinkler system (6 zones with 5-6 sprinkler heads each)and wonder what "CFM" I should look for. I like the portability ...

Does the air drier in compressor need to change?  I have a 7.5 HP , 750 lit , 2900 r/min air compressor . what's the period that I must change it's air drier ?



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Hello again,...

speedair compressor   I have A Model 4B22OA speedair that I bought from my father in law. it is A gas powered one and the unloader valve if that is still what it is called ...

Can water absorb compressed air ?  If I had a 2 cubic foot sealed container containing 1 cubic foot of water and i pressurised the container with compressed air, how much air could be absorbed ...

Air compresure for flushing out irrigation system  I have a 6 gallon 135 psi max, 2.6 scfm at 90 psi.... I need a 60 to 70 psi at 15 cfm am I safe? or do I have enough pressure?



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Unloader valve issues?  Hi-I have a 13hp gas unit, and it seams like the check valve was not seated, I dismantled the unit and found a bit of build up on the seat. once it was ...

Tank Pressure  I recently renovated an old laundry mat and took the compressor that ran the presses home for use in my garage. I seen that it worked and thought why not....

central neumatic air compressor   I have central neumatic air compressor with direct piston drive from compressor's motor. It developed an oil leak so i contacted harbor freight for new ...

5/2 valve Advantage  What is the advantage of 5/2 valve over 4/2 valve in pneumatics.



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Hi Prateep. Thanks for visiting and writing in.

A five ...

CFM and PSI  I have 2 air-dryers that operate at 45 PSI and 12 CFM each. I was wondering if I could get a 90 PSI compressor rated for 12 CFM and regulate it down to ...

Portable compressor for a nail gun  i have a compressor that is attached to a nail gun. It ran out of air and I don't know how to fill it. it is not electric or gas - runs on air only as ...

Check valve into the tank needs replaced  Help me find one check valve for "Speed Aire"
industrial air compreesor Model 3Z355
1 stage ,2 hp.



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hey Larry, nice to ...

Adding a second tank  Bill, Thank you for steering me from disaster, I was thinking of swaping pulley size on my motor to gain more CFI out of my compressor. Without you, I ...

HISTORY OF AN AIR COMPRESSOR  MY FATHER FOUND AN OLD AIR COMPRESSOR YEARS AGO AND IS LOOKING TO GET RID OF IT, BUT HE HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANY INFORMATION ABOUT IT. THE NAME ON ...

Air filter (dryer)  Do you need an air filter (dryer) for occasional use oil-less vertical air compressor?



Bill answers...

Hello mhood9816, welcome.

Let'...

what the diffrent between 4/2 and 5/2 valve in application..  I want to buy .. a new valve for my project..and i just want to know ..the advantages between 4/2 and 5/2 valve.



Bill answers...

Hello Zaidi,...

I have a Dayton Speedaire model 3Z785 I need a rebuild kit and possibly a manual or a parts breakdown.  It says to go to the link in the home page to get to the Dayton Speedaire website I am not seeing that. Is Dayton Speedaire still in business?



Bill ...

03 sentra a/c is only cold when engine is above idle  Refrigerant charge was comfirmed good by two seperate shops. As said above the vent temp varies by speed of compressor (engine RPM). Wondering if this ...

Older Speedaire / Dayton compressor - what size motor?  it has a tag on it but no information on the tag, it is a 3 cylinder compressor. what i need to know is how big of a motor i need. the tank is a 6o gallon....

How to calculate air compressor efficiency??  I need to calculate the compressor efficiency. I working as an intern for an Aeronautical company.



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Hi Cesar. Thank you for ...

Unloader valve for gas compressor.  How do I know what kind of unloader valve I need? And do I need a throttle control for the gasoline engine?



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Hello, and thanks ...

Air compressor regulator issue.  I have a Porter Cable compressor CPF23400S. It has a manifold that accepts a pressure guage, the regulator, and 2 output ports. I started having a serious ...

Filter/silencers suppliers  Can you direct me to an on-line source for absorbent mufflers, or filter/silencers?? Google tells me they exist but not who carries them.



Bill ...

Experencing blowby on my Craftsman compressor.  I have a craftsman 5 hp compressor it pumps up to pressure but it is leaking air through the air intake filter.



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Water creating fish eyes in my paint job!  I need to eliminate water from my air line. I am experiencing fish-eyes every time I attempt to spray paint. I have a water seperator, but it is not ...

New compressor - oil leaks through breather  Sir,
Presently i am validating my new high speed(1435rpm) direct drive(5HP)compressor. i found within few hours of running oil is coming out of breather ...

Senco PC 2001 Hand Carry Air Compressor  I have a Senco PC 2001 as mentioned above.

It is 125 psi max,4.5 Gal,1.5 hp, oil splash compressor.

After the unit charges fully most of the air ...

Health risk of air compressors?  Can air compressors be used in homes to power common appliances such as a cake mixer? Or, is there a health risk involved? Just wondering why they aren'...

Searching for atmospheric dew point data for compressed air.  I need data or chart for atmospheric dew point for compressed air in the pressure range from zero gauge pressure to 16 barg. or kg/cmsqg or in psi.



Bill ...

Resetting a compressor...  My compressor is shut down and I'm trying to reset it.

But next to button it says 'press reset after motor cools down'. But it wasn't hot, like real ...

Compressor won't shut off but pressure won't build.  I have a sears air compressor that builds pressure up to 60 psi and keeps running but builds no more pressure. It used to build pressure up to 120 psi ...

What's causing oil in the air lines?  Compressor tank and air lines have oil in them.



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Oil in the compressor tank and in the air lines! Where's it coming from?...

I want questions & answers on oil & gas industry valves like gate,globe,check,ball valve.  Dear sir,

I want questions & answers on oil & gas industry valves like gate,globe,check,ball valve.

I want questions & answers on oil & gas industry ...

My unloader is not dumping air.  I have a webster compressor head and a typical pressure switch with a unloader built in.

I've taken the unloader mechanism on the head apart, and it ...

Air compressors size & shape question.  What is the difference between dual bottle ones and pancake ones?



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Howdy, and thanks for writing in.

When you say dual ...

How long to fill up an air tank?  What calculation do you use to determine the amount of time to fill large receiver tanks?



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Hi Lewis, and thanks for writing ...

What does MNPT mean?  I need to obtain a water separator/filter and hose to connect to my current compressor to run my brad nailer. White looking for hoses, I ran across the ...

I want to hook up three two stage compressors.  I want to hook up three two stage compressors and have them staged to start at different air pressure levels.

My question is... do I have to use pressure ...

Parts for an SCFM air compressor.  WHERE CAN I FIND PARTS FOR AN SCFM ELECTRIC AIR COMPRESSOR?

SCFM ELECTRIC AIR COMPRESSOR SERIAL# WL650001AJ

LOOKING FOR PISTON OR ACTUATOR FOR AIR ...

What air lines for compressed air?  What type of hose can i use to run air lines through my shop? I have an computerized Ingersoll Rand that has a fairly large capacity, but I only have approximately ...

Power demand of air compressor.  what is the approximate power requirement for a screw compressor compressing 15 Nm3/min of air at 8 kg/cm2(g) pressure?

screw compressor rating for ...

Getting specifications and sourcing a compressor.  Our requirement is 400 NM3/HR @ 35 KG/CM2, non lubricated screw compressor, diesel engine driven.

Give me size, weight and vendors available for this ...

What is the value of an old sears air compressor?  It is a twin cylinder tank compressor from sears. The model number is 106.175541. its from the 70's. I want just to know the value of it. I heard they ...

Improving compressor pressure output.  Can we increase the capacity of air compressor in psi than the existing one?



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Howdy Manoj, and thanks for writing in.

I ...

Air brushing on cakes  Can you use a airbrush for cake decorating and for paint or do you need 2 seperate airbrushes?



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Hello there C. Hill, and ...

What will be the consumption of air in cfm/min?  Suppose we are using 6 mm dia pvc tube(6 mm id 8mm od)with 6 bar pressure for painting then what will be the
cosumption of air per minute with this tube ...

Pliot (pilot) valves question.  ok currently i am working with a project work on robotics which have contrloed by fully pneumatic
then if u can give be discription and working principle ...

Compressor regulator question.  If I have a small air compressor with a tank pressure of 130 psi where would I install the regulator and what is the best way to regulate the pressure ...

Comwel Model T.205 compressor  I recently bought an old air compressor very cheap. It's a comwell company and is 52 years old. has twin opposed cylinders similar to a old Harley Davidson ...

I need this part to get my air dryer fixed  I have a Speedaire Air Dryer Model 5z657c and need the part on the picture. I do not know the part number. That small plastic piece goes inside a "car ...

Compressed Air driving turbine  Can compressed air drive a steam or gas turbine? What would be the amount of air required to be compressed to run a turbine that can generate 5KWh of electricity ...

Craftsman air compressor - what is the flow?  It's a 2hp,25gal tank with the piston head, we bought it between 1994- 1996, we need to know the scfm on it.



Bill answers...

Hi Michele....

Piping  To whom it may concern;

I am new to the compressed air game. I have a Husky 30 Gallon, 2.0 HP 135 PSI (Max)vertical compressor delivering 5.5 SCFM @90 ...

Jun Air Model 6m question  May i know the specification of jun air 6m, 14 bar, how many horse power?

Is it silent type? and how does it work at witschi alc 2000?



Bill ...

Why is my electric air compressor pumping air into the compressor crankcase?  The compressor is building air but air is also building in the crankcase coming out of the oil fill hole.



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Howdy:

Your ...

air dryer/compressor  I have a 5 hp compressor very much capable to run a device that I have been running.

3/4" black pipe out ( in a climate controled room of 70dg).

My ...

Timber treating with compressor and spray gun  My 1/4 tube keeps bursting when i use spray gun. Is it just cheap tubing or too much pressure ?



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Howdy Ian, how's things ...

Locating a Positive Displacement Gear Pump  Hello,

Can you please advise where would be best to locate a small (preferrably plastic) positive displacement gear or screw pump that would offer around ...

Kobalt model 232177 - runs and shuts off. Won't build pressure.  Runs for a 5 seconds then cuts off...then every once in awhile to will hit for a second or two.



Bill answers...

Hi Cal:

A bit more information,...

Antique Model T Air Compressor  My father-in-law has a large antique air compressor built on a Ford Model-T chassis with a Model-T car type radiator. Is this valuable? What is the value ...

Prototype compressor driven by bicycle wheel.  Hello,

I am trying to build a prototype which needs to have a compressor as one of the parts. I want to mount a compressor to a bicycle wheel (the wheel ...

Containing/absorbing/difusing - The air after it is used  My husband uses a compressed air gun for removing chips and debris from his work surface. Is there a system, a filter, or some means to capture the dust ...

How to setup the regulator gauge?  Craftsman 3 gal. Air Compressor, 1 hp, Horizontal Tank, i just got this compressor and i just wanted to know how do u adjust the regulator gauge, i know ...

Could you please send me a quote on a compressor?  MAY 22, 2009 OUR REFERENCE: 92241

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Sears air compressor only fills to 25PSI  Why does my sears air compressor only fill to 25 lbs?



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Howdy, and how's things in Parry Sound?

A bit more information ...

Where do I get a new compressor?  5 hp.
Model 58185B
5Z185B1

Serial D31892
#264855

Piston cracked and damaged the block.



Bill answers...

Howdy.

Piston broke, hmmmm?...

How rotary air compressors work?  How rotary air compressor it work , how many stage it has and explain more information with details.



Bill answers...

Hi Jassim:

That'...

Quickfit airbrush connectors / fittings  Are they worth it? I'me about to get involved in airbrushing - bought a cheap double action off ebay, and now reading about compressors. Plan to go more ...

Faults and hazards associated with practical compressors  The effects of water in compressed air, causes of compressor fires and potential explosions



Bill sort of answers...

Howdy....sorry I didn'...

compressor storage  I have a rotary compressor that will not be used for awhile, but would like to make sure it will be ready to go if I need it to be. Id there anything ...

control valve  the valve that controls air pressure in tank and regulates how much air pressure and controls max psi and psi kicks off and on at.



Bill answers....

rotary fitting for air up to 40 psig  Dear Sirs:
I like your web site. You mentioned that fittings for continuous rotation are available, but I am not finding any in my search so far.

Can ...

Compressed air requirement for pulse jet cleaning of cartridge filter  What is the formula used in determining the air requirement for pulse jet cleaning of cartridge filter. area is 16 m2 & cement dust is filtered.



Bill ...

Replacing reed valves on a compressor  Hello, I have a home compressor that just took a dump with its reed valves, I would like to not replace them with the same, I'd rather remove all but the ...

I need a on/off switch ?  Three yr old task force compressor, item #83691. When the unit is turned on the fuse blows. Everything else checks ok using an ohms meter and the motor ...

Adjusting the unloader valve on a recip comp. 75hp  How do you adjust the unloader valve on an old 75HP IR ES-1 compressor? I cannot seem to make it work.



Bill answers...

Hi Rick;

Short ...

pipe sizing for air  The tank is 125psi. I have to run pipe 400ft.One of the impacts have to run constant at 105cfm and one at 45cfm.So I will have a total of 150cfm. what ...

Coalescent Filter for low air flow applications  Hello,

Basically, I have a airbrush compressor setup, built with an old fridge compressor and a modified propane tank. It's all well and good except ...

where can I order parts for sears air compressor?  my compressor will not shut off after it get to the high point.



Bill answers...

Hi Bill:

You definitely want to get that fixed. It's ...

Value of compressor, approx age and type oil  Would appreciate knowing value,approx age and type of
Dayton motor # 9K323J / Speedaire compressor #2Z499A.

Also,what kind of oil is used in a compressor ...

Recommended cut-out pressure?  I have a Speedaire Model 3Z323B. What is the rated maximum pressure the tank will safely hold?

What pressure should the compressor shut off?

Is ...

Tire inflation woes...no air comes out  So I get my new to me compressor all rebuilt and working again. I turn it on and let it pressurize to it's cutoff pressure. I turn the regulator up to ...

How much space can an air compressor tank fill  Hello Bill!

Ive been thinking about making a mini submerine. Ive been thinking, doesnt mean ill acually do it, even though I want too.
So hopefully ...

Air / Water Separator for Compressor  I am looking for an air/water seperator for my air compressor. It needs to maintain 120-130psi. I only run 3 main air lines off the compressor. 100gal ...

My Jun Air Compressor model 300 continuously runs.  What could be the cause of it continuously running? I let the tank fill to approximately 75 lbs then I turn the compressor off to check for leaks. I ...

Replacement check valve for this compressor  I have an older speedaire compressor 3/4 horse model 32394. The check valve in the line from the compressor to the tank went out and it leaks air. where ...

Voltage converter,step down and up. 220v to 110v.  voltage converter,step down and up. 220v to 110v.



Bill wonders...

Hi Rich:

First off, my apologies for the lateness of the response. I'...

Repair kit for part #60030 air techniques air unloader  I would like information on ordering a repair kit for part #60030 air techniques air unloader. and any other parts I may be able to acquire from you.

Thank ...

Identifiying old air compressors  I have an old aircompressor that still works,but its weak and i would to rebuild it,only i dont make or model so that i can get parts.The only marking ...

CNG Compressor  What is pressurised crank case? On what basis, it is designed?



Bill answers...

Hi Nayana and thanks for your question.

Sorry, I have ...

what is mechanical piston compressor,its operation, application, benefits and disadvantages??  pls answer me by sending an email to exxxxxxx@hotmail.com....THANKS...



Bill answers...

Hi Eva....

If you wish to have direct communication ...

Craftsman model 919.176930 compressor 20 gal, 3hp  What is the amount of oil this uses? Can not locate the manual. This model is from 1986.

Can this model be adjusted to begin cycling at 90psi? It ...

Filter regulator  I have a Speedaire stock # 47028a I know it's out of production.What can I do to change the filter, if possible. If not, what would be a compareabl;e replacement?...

air over oil four post press.  Our shop has two air over oil four post presses. We are getting a lot of oil out of the exhaust ports; what causes this? Thanks, Tony Dulong/Castronics ...

Compressor won't get past 120 PSI  So it never stops running.



Bill answers...

Why can't the pressure in your tank get past 120 PSI and reach the cut-out pressure of your compressor?...

Blaster air consumption  I have a 5.4HP 240Volt single stage air compressor.

It says it can deliver 100 psi @13.3 cfm. The cut in is set at 140, cut out at 175.
It pushes air ...

Can air-driven tools be used under water?  In the past I have been using a Dremel to grind excess metal off of lead parts. Because of the potential health hazard of air-borne lead, I am wondering ...

How to set up water compressor to generate pressurized water.  Hi, we have old air compressor and it still working, I want to use the compressor to output air and water to clean my motorcycle, is that possible? Do ...

Blowing out plumbing for winter  I have an outdoor watering system that must be blown out with compressed air for the winter. I am looking for a standard hose connector that I can screw ...

what is the importance and use fulness of an compressor...  what is the importance and use fulness of an compressor equipment for spray painting in the fiel of refrigeration and airconditioning and automobile.



Bill ...

wiring up motor leads  I have a speedaire 5hp 3 phase counterclockwise 52045B2 motor on a speedaire need to know how to wire correctly. Thank you, Courtney McManus, Missouri ...

cut off switch for air compressor  hello
I have a question about how the cut off/ on/ switch works on an air compressor (I have a single stage ingersoll rand)there is a screw on top that ...

Output pressure problem  I have a craftsman 3hp 15 gal compressor. When using it I let the tank fill before I do any work. Recently, it has started to give very low air pressure ...

designing a gas powered system for the shop  I want to design a system, using standard components using an old fashioned heavy dty single cylinder diesel engine. I don't have electric so I want some ...

What size of tank? Should I have an FRL  1. Pancake versus Tank/Conventional, which is better and why?

2. Should a home system have a FRL unit?

Last, a matrix showing different usages with ...

Jun Air Compressor Question  I want do a maitenanca in my JUn Air compressor the model 50 I need clean the thank and change parts , it is working but I want repair all syten , but ...

Model No. 1WC95 Ser. No. 2202121614  This compressor will only pump up to 30# PSI and keeps running. Is this a simple repairable problem?



Bill answers...

Howdy:

If your ...

Dryer vent cleaning.  What size compressor do i need to operate air and dryer vent cleaning tools?



Bill answers...

Hey Fireguy...what an excellent use for compressed ...

Water  I have a large compressor IR, screw type. I feed the output air to a seperator, and two filters then to a membrain dryer as suggested by my supplier.

However ...

Compressor keeps burning out motors  We are a property mgmt company and we've replaced 3 air compressor motors in 3 months. The motor continues to burn out. The vendor suggested replacing ...

portor cable air compresser  I got 1 givien to me without the wire
I got a wire can anyone tell me how to wire it up.



Bill answers...

Hi Paul:

That's difficult to ...

need fan and cover for modle 5Z598B  Bill answers...

Hi Robert:

It's a bit difficult to find a part for a compressor if you don't identify the manufacturer or brand.

If yours is ...

Failure to start - air compressor.  I have a problem with my compressor that sometimes fail to start when the pressure drops.

Usually when the motor is running and pressure builds up in ...

I have a Sears model 283-15066 compressor...  I have a Sears model 283-15066 compressor...and cannot find any information about it. Do you know a source, or mfg? Is there an online source for the ...

Pressure Drop in an extension cord???  I have read that an air compressor should never be operated from an electricity extension cord.

I have heavy duty extension cords, and want to run ...

Trash compactor project  For a project I'm working on in a high school design and technology class, I've been assigned to make a simple trash compactor. I was considering using ...

Pioneer 205 air compressor,pressure in oil case  When i turn on the compressor after a few seconds the oil will start to come out of the oil fill hole cap.



Howdy...and you think that this is ...

Condensate turns to water @ what temp  Condensate turns to water @ what temp?

nico vorster



Hi Nico:

There's no specific temperature.

It's called the "dew point", and you can ...

i have two 30 gal tanks can i put two tanks on one compressor  put the two tanks side by side and fill



Hi Walt...

Yup, you sure can.

Supply the second tank with air from the tank on your air compressor,...

Compressor Pipe Type & Size  I HAVE A 25 GAL. TANK CRAFTSMAN AIR COMPRESSOR IN MY GARAGE. I WANT TO RUN SOME 1/2 GALVANIZED PIPE FROM MY COMPRESSOR STRAIGHT UP INTO MY ATTIC AND THEN ...

Air compressor filter question  i want to know the function of air filter in screw compressor and what should be the material of paper



Hello Fahad...real nice to hear from Karachi!...

Changing the Oil in an Air Compressor  I have an older air compressor and I need to change the oil, but I don't have the manual. How do I determine how much oil to put in once I have drained ...

Problem with portable air tank  I have a Campbell Hausfeld portable 5 gal. air tank. The maximum PSI is 125lbs.

The problem is that the tank will not take any charge LESS than 125PSI....

Compressor plumbing & noise suppression.  I am putting a distribution system for my air compressor in my garage and basement workshop. Should I use black iron pipe, copper, modular aluminum pipe ...

compressed gas/air  is there a formula for figuring aviliable CFM in a compressed air/gas cylinder/tank?



Hi Ricky:

You can get information on gallons to cubic ...

Synthetic oil for compressor  Does it matter what synthetic oil you use in the compressor?

Do you have to use the manufacture's brand of oil?

I have a Badger Billion airbrush ...

sears air compressor plugged in to 220volts in 110volt mode  I purchased a used sears air compressor came with manual and everything. It is a duel voltage will run on 110 or 220. Ran it on 110 until i installed ...

Power usage running open ended air line off compressor  Is there a calculation available or maybe an answer to this:

Compressor used is 78 HP, 575 volt, 60Hz. It runs continuous 5 days/week 24hrs/day.

Coming ...

converting 220v to 110v on campbell hausfeld compressor  What is the converter model and part I need to convert a 220v to a 110v plug on a Campbell Hausfeld air compressor, model #sw612200aj. Would compressor ...

Tell what type of compressor.  Hi,

The website is great and I got lots of info from it, great job!

I have a question, when you look at a compressor, how can you tell what type ...

Where to get a coalescent filter.  Hi

I am trying to get hold of a coalescent oil filter - Seko-A14-100.

Can you please advise who stok these.

Many thanks

Hayley



Hi ...

how to regulate air pressure  how to regulate air pressure ON SPEEDAIRE AIR COMPRESSOR.



Howdy:

If you are talking about the air pressure inside the tank, that's handled ...

air compressor vs an air station inflator  How does an air compressor differ from an air station inflator.



Not being absolutely sure of what an air station inflator is...I'm going to guess ...

Leave the drain valve open or closed?  After draining a compressor tank, should the petcock be closed or left open? I have received both answers on this.



Richard...

Is it tomato ...

shop compressor wiring 230v  Its a 5hp 230v atlas compressor, it has only 2 wires coming from motor to the air pressure switch..( im assumming they are both my hots) my question is ...

what about galvanized pipe?  The plumbing section mentions black pipe, what about galvanized pipe?



Hi Egor...

I've reviewed galvanized pipe for compressed air plumbing ...

How to choose Pneumatic cylinder in any work place  How to calculate cylinder capacity /Force required for any work place.



Hi Hariom...

Just look here.

Cheers,

Bill

Is there any such thing as a 2 point latching check valve?  Here's the scenario...

Suppose you have a compressor tank and you want the pressure to be vented at a certain high pressure. Just about any kind of ...

About Air over Oil systems  Mr. Wade, I am considering converting several pneumatic cylinders in my woodworking plant to air over oil hydraulic types.

I read your excellent ...

Unloader Valve question...  I have built compressors for several years but i am having a problem in the electric motor restarting after the pressure switch has reached set pressure ...

Compressor questions...  I have purchased a Speedaire 30 gal five hp electric 120/240 volt compressor.

It is about 10 years old and I have no manual for it.

I need information ...

Tool vs compressor  Will a Husky/Porter Cable 'Easy Air to Go' 2 SCFM @ 90PSI/135max run an air tool such as a 17 SCFM die grinder. Thanks.



Hi Bret:

The easy ...

how to calculate air bottle filling time from the compressor  I have compressor of 47m3/hr capacity and air bottle capacity is 650 liters. how can i calculate how much time does compressor will take to fill the bottle ...

Thomas Air Compressor  I own a Thomas Ultra Air-Pac model T-617 HD - A with a tank capacity of 2 gal. and an air delivery of .90 cfm at 100 PSI. It seems like a good little ...

Air Compressor Pressure Loss  What are the causes of pressure loss in an air compressor???



Bill answers...

I think I need to better understand the question. Are you asking ...

compressed air  How many cubic feet of nitrogen is needed to fill a 4000 ft 1in diam. pipe to 50 psi?



Bill takes a stab at it...

Hi Carl:

I'm into industrial ...

Compressed air temp  What is the temp of air at 3000 to 4000psi. Thanks Russ



Bill answers...

At the risk of being facetious, the answer is whatever the temperature ...

valve for pneumatic hammer  hi there,
i'd like to ask you what valve to use to obtain fast hammer like action from a single or double acting air cylinder ie how to make air feed ...

What grade of oil should I use for a pneumatic pump?  I just want to know the recommended grade of oil used for lubricating air motors.



Bill answers...

Hello Sean, nice to hear from S.A.

About ...

Information about hose and fittings  I have a 2008 RV with an air compressor built in. I need a hose with a quick disconnect on one end and a std tire inflation end on the other, to fill my ...

Reducing the filter size on an air line  My compressed air filter housing is 1/4" connection size and is going to connect onto an existing pipe size of 1 1/4".

I have introduce a reducer to ...

Not enough air pressure to inflate a tyre  My compressor, when switched on, blows air just fine, to blow the bench clean etc., but when I connect it to the tyre valve, it will not inflate at all....

Compressor maintenance  I have a couple of questions:

1. How do you replace the pressure switch on a compressor?

2. I have an older compressor (that I got from my dad)...

Sprinkler Blow Out  I need a compressor to blow out my 3 zone sprinkler system. One manufacturer says that a need to rent or buy a compressor capable of providing 10 to 25 ...

What is the proper carrying medium for air distribution systems?  I am doing a presentation for a fluid power class at my college and I wanted to touch on some safety protocols to follow when dealing with compressed air....

Recommendations for performance check?  I just inherited my Father-in-law's Sears 106.152741, 3/4 HP "Paint Sprayer". (It's really a horizontal 4 cylinder air compressor.)

It runs and produces ...

I want to pipe my air compressor through out my garage.  I want to set up my air compressor with three different piped outlets.



Bill responds...

Hi Greg:

Here's information for you.

First ...

Safety valves  How to adjust safety valves?



Bill answers...

Hi Paul:

Short and sweet! Good question. :-)

The safety valves compressors come equipped ...

Is there a certain way i should run my pipe?  I heard there is a certain way to run the pipe so water doesn't stay in the lines if so is there a diagram I could get?

Thank you.



Bill answers....

Where can i buy a coalesecnce filter?  I have looking online all damn morning and can't find a web site where to buy them!



Bill answers...

Hi Justin..you're a bit frustrated in ...

Cake Decorating  Need a kit for cake decorating. What do you advise?



Bill answers...

Howdy Bill:

Well, I'm not a cake decorator, nor a cake baker, but ...

How can i find out approximately the energy consumption of a dental compressor?  We lease an office and have two dentist that use compressors, the other tenant is a psychiatric physician.

We are trying to come up with a percentage ...

Air supply Compressor or vane?  Neeeded is air supply to a bakery machine, known as a depositor.

As the name indicates it deposits batter in this case cake batter , from a filled ...

Coupling two air tanks together.  I have a portable compressor and have received a larger tank from a old compressor.

Can I couple the two with a hose between them and increase my volume ...

Air cylinder formulas.  I have a 400 cu. ft. 6000psi hpa (High Pressure Air) tank. I need to know many times will I be able to fill a 10 cu. ft. tank to 3000psi. Also, what is ...

Sears air compressor parts  Hello--

I have an old sear air compressor model number 106 153781 that's in good condition with the exception of a compressor switch. Unfortunately ...

Silent Air Compressor service  Who services the Iwata Powerjet silent air compressor? Mine seems to be not so silent on occasion.



Bill almost answers...

Frank, thanks ...

Interlock device for air guns  To have consistent blow pressure, why not have a built-in valve that regulates the pressure instead of relying on a person to try it themselves?



Bill ...

No pressure from my air compressor.  (I) put together an old 60gal speedaire Model 32180 compressor and motor. Got everything together, pressure on gauge does not move, pull relief value no ...

Compressor RPM  My Task Force 125 PSI pancake compressor sometimes starts with a slow RPM, and slowly stops running before a full charge.

The restart after some time ...

Compliance on allowable psi of compressed air in a factory  Are there any limitations (regulations / compliance)on how much air pressure (p.s.i)can be used in a factory?

80 psi
100 psi
140 psi

What requirements ...

CFM - SCFM - compressed air flow questions  CFM - SCFM - compressed air flow questions and answers

Compressed air for eco-friendly bicycle  I am trying to produce Ecofriendly bike, which is operated on air pressure.

So, please guide me which type of motor is given for that and volume of ...

Compressed air for dryer vent  I bought a hose for cleaning out a dryer vent. The minimum requirement is a 2 HP, 125 PSI, 6CFM compressor.

What does all this mean?

What should ...

In order to keep a 190 psi pressure in a system, what size of air storage do I need?  This is a semi truck that has two 16-gallon storage to keep a 190 psi.

I would like to know if I could reduce the size of the storage area and keep ...

Shipping an Oil Air Compressor  I'd like to ship my (already used) air compressor over seas.

Do I have to first drain the oil out of the compressor? If so how do I do that? What ...

Oil compressor filtration  Hello.

I bought an air fed mask with 3-phase filter from eBay, so do not know how contaminated the 3-phase coalesce filter may be.

Is there a way ...

I would like to know about it's air consumption  I have power and pressure and flow rate of air but I would like to about it air consumption

Air pressure 0.5 Mpa and flow rate of pipe cutting machine ...

Control of the pressure regulator  I did not appreciate the electronics behind the control of the pressure regulator.

Like the compressor used in the petrol pump,for the air filling purpose....

balanced horizontally opposed piston compressor  Hi there,

I was hoping if you could give me the definition and advantages of horizontally opposed piston compressor?

Thanks,
Suj



Hi Suj:...

Compressed Air circuit design  I am looking to control a pneumatic cylinder with 2 levers or buttons for operator safety.

When the operator actuates both levers the cylinder with ...

What does a single stage compressors do and what is a compressor?  I wanna know more about single stage air compressors; what is a compressor; what do compressors do?



Bill answers...

Hello... Precious:

A ...

Replacing the air pressure switch  We have to replace the air pressure switch on a single stage Farmhand air compressor 60 gal.

The pressure switch has 4 connections on it with plastic ...

Size and type of air compressor  I have three machines that require a combined load of 21 CFM and I have one piece of equipment that requires a intermitted load of 200 CFM.

What size ...

Breathing air or supplied air from an air compressor  I want to hook up a breather box that supplies grade D air from an electric portable air compressor. What size air compressor (i.e. HP) do i need and what ...

Where can I get cut a way views of displacement type air compressors for a school project?  I am looking to copy and paste some cut away views of:

. Single and 2 stage reciprocating compressors
. Rotary Screw compressors
. Rotary Vane compressors
...

What is the best way to add an additional compressed air tank to the system?  I purchased a portable tank, but intend to add it to the system when plumbing my home garage/workshop.



Bill answers...

Hi Ed:

You can ...

Regulated air flow  Is there a formula to calculate the air flow from a tank when the pressure regulator is set below the pressure in the tank?

For example, is there ...

Can I get the valve that is on top of the tank?  The valve has 2 ports on it. One for the hose and one for the pressure gauge, fill valve, release valve, 3/4" pipe thread that goes into the tank.



Bill ...

Air consumption Calculation of actuators?  Dear sir,

I need to calculate air consumption of all of my actuators.

The data I got is Air consumption in NL/travel is 0.12 for one of my actuator....

Bleeding (draining) the air.  My dad yells at me for using the air compressor because some times I forget to drain the air.

He says ..." The second you are done filling the tire ...

Passive pressure limit switch?  IS there a non-electrical device that will shut off air flow if the air pressure is less than a pre-set value? I can do this with sensors and solenoids,...

Does a compressor tank need more than one port?  I have a compressor with a 20 gallon tank that has developed a pin hole leak and needs to be replaced. I have a replacement tank available which has a ...

I need an unbiased opinion about compressor repairs.  I had a technician come out to check out our unit that had stopped cooling. We have had problems in the past and had to replace the fan motor, so when ...

adjust the depth of a staple by using a combo nailer stapler gun  I have a Campbell Hausfeld Compressor, 3 year old model, and a combo nailer and stapler.

I am unable to adjust the depth of the staples. At present,...

Plumbing compressed air outside.  I need to pipe compressed air from one building, outside and into another building.

Temperatures can get down to minus 35 below zero in the winter ...

Ride control of bus & RV pneumatic air bag suspension.   I have been intrigued by the claims of this system. See:

http://hendersonslineup.com/uncategorized/supersteer-motion-control-unit/

To me, it looks ...

What are the rules regarding portable air compressors ?  We have two old air compressors.

One is a 1986 sullair 100 cfm about 70 Hp + and the other is an ingersol rand 1980 100 cfm 67 HP unit.

They are ...

Force on a compressed air tank  We've got an aluminum air tank, 9.75" diameter x 28.75" long.

The tank material is .125 5052 H32.

What is the force on the tank if the pressure ...

What is the difference between spring return and differential return air valve?  What is the difference between spring return and differential return and where I can use each one?

I use 5/2 valve with differential return to control ...

Old speedair unit -safe to run??  I was given an old Speedaire air compressor, which I'm told hasn't been run in 15 years.

I plugged it in and it immediately started up, but I only ...

Compressed Air Recovery  We are using High pressure air 10.5 kg/cm2.

I would like to know about recovery systems for exhaust compressed air.



Bill answers...

Hello ...

What happen when water goes into the air compressor ?  I was cleaning a heat exchanger and looks that I damage it and without knowing put it back in the compressor.

When I started it every seemed to be OK,...

Check Valve (universal?)  where do I get a check valve for a
Porter Cable oil-less compressor
2.6 cfm 90 psig 6 gallon flat bubble.



Bill answers...

Hi William....

Why does my compressor's copper line get hot?  My air compressor has a copper line on it and after it had been running for a long period of time the copper line was very hot - melted my rubber air hose....

HEPA FILTERS.  I need a HEPA filter (99.9) for a 125 PSI, 50 CFM compressed air system.

Can I get some basic details and guidelines?

Gary



Bill answers....

Plumbing a workshop & wiring a compressor  Two questions:

I'm going to wire my garage for a CH Farmhand (7HP/60gal/135max/10.3@90).

Will 10-3 be enough,(which I have a lot of) or should I ...

Compressed air nailer dilemma  OK,

I have a Dewalt D55168 compressor
It has an SCFM rating @ 90 PSI of 5.4

The nailers that I am looking at call for
8 - 10, or 8- 12 CFM @ 60 ...

Hand operated compressors?  Theoretical Question.

Is it possible to to run a portable air compressor without electricity by manually turning the wheel by hand that is normally ...

Unusual volume specification, on US Govt compressor.  An unusual volume specification, on US Govt compressor.

I see a compressor performance tag showing a specification I am not at all familiar with.

I ...

Reed valve for BelAir compressor  A reed valve broke on my BelAir compressor. How will that affect the compressor and where do I go to find a replacement?

BelAir Mod. 316VN
4 flat ...

Pneumatic Circuit  Respected Sir,

I am very much impressed to note that you have explained different types of valves very efficiently.I am very much thankful to you for ...

Required Energy for compressing atmosphere.  Given a consistent temperature (298K) and volume (1.1L), how much energy is required to raise the pressure to 306 atmospheres from 1 atmosphere by multiplying ...

Auto Drains  Your document refers to auto drains as applying to industrial compressed air systems.

A question on a general petrol station site that supplies air ...

Loop Air systems  In a larger factory, we have a row of machines and only one supply line 2in in diameter.

This runs from the receiver beside the compressor to the end ...

Air Compression Ratio  Hi, I am currently using an electric pump to supply water from a 20 liter backpack at 60-80psi.

However to remove the weight of a battery and pump,...

Pressure Regulator Gauges  I replaced my regulator and it has two openings for two gauges. My old regulator was just like this.

However, one gauge showed me the pressure in the ...

Autos on compressed air?  How's our tech coming along for running cars on compressed air ??

We soon should be able to build solar panels into hoods,roofs etc.

These new Ion ...