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Finally set up air properly in my shed
« on: March 26, 2019, 10:29:11 pm »
Finally set up air properly in my shed so that I can easily test and run engines. I wish I'd done this years ago.....so much easier!I've put a permanent air line from the compressor to my workbench. I can now easily adjust the pressure and/or shut it off completely.


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Re: Finally set up air properly in my shed
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2019, 06:10:36 am »
Jim, I have the same regulator on my benchtop, but never thought of putting an additional on/off valve as you have.  Great idea and I have the perfect valve for it.  Thanks for the suggestion.

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« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2019, 06:12:27 am »
a handsome outfit Jim, it will be very useful i'm sure.
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Re: Finally set up air properly in my shed
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2019, 12:19:06 pm »
Now you need to run a line into the steam room too  ;)
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Re: Finally set up air properly in my shed
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2019, 01:45:38 pm »
I run a similar set up, did it after blowing the bottom seam on a Doll boiler because I forgot to turn the pressure down on the compressor and blasted it with 90 PSI set for my nailer.
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Re: Finally set up air properly in my shed
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2019, 02:24:11 pm »
A fine setup Jim, swell done !

 
Quote from: Weedensteam on March 27, 2019, 01:45:38 pm
...after blowing the bottom seam on a Doll boiler because I forgot to turn the pressure down on the compressor...
Am certain that was a memorable wakeup call Frank
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Re: Finally set up air properly in my shed
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2019, 06:23:31 pm »
Quote from: IndianaRog on March 27, 2019, 06:10:36 am
Jim, I have the same regulator on my benchtop, but never thought of putting an additional on/off valve as you have.  Great idea and I have the perfect valve for it.  Thanks for the suggestion.

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Thanks Rog, I put that valve on after a few days. I think one of my sons gave it to me in a box of parts. I was able to silver solder a Nitto steel fitting on to it. Very handy being able to shut the air off and keep the pressure the same.

I'd like to replace the kg dial with a PSI dial though.
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Re: Finally set up air properly in my shed
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2019, 06:24:01 pm »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on March 27, 2019, 06:12:27 am
a handsome outfit Jim, it will be very useful i'm sure.
Bruce, I can't believe I didn't do this years ago.
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Re: Finally set up air properly in my shed
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2019, 06:24:55 pm »
Quote from: Nick on March 27, 2019, 12:19:06 pm
Now you need to run a line into the steam room too
Its only about 30' away and its crossed my mind Nick :)
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Re: Finally set up air properly in my shed
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2019, 06:25:30 pm »
Quote from: Weedensteam on March 27, 2019, 01:45:38 pm
I run a similar set up, did it after blowing the bottom seam on a Doll boiler because I forgot to turn the pressure down on the compressor and blasted it with 90 PSI set for my nailer.

That's a good heads up Frank, thank you.
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Re: Finally set up air properly in my shed
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2019, 06:26:12 pm »
Quote from: classixs on March 27, 2019, 02:24:11 pm
A fine setup Jim, swell done !

 Am certain that was a memorable wakeup call Frank
Thanks Jan, its such a pleasure to use now.
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Re: Finally set up air properly in my shed
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2019, 06:36:16 pm »
Yes, having the regulator and gauges RIGHT THERE can make a huge difference in convenience and operation. Always made sure I had a similar set-up in any shop where I worked.

If I ever get a decent compressor that can live out under the carport (outdoor shop) roof, then I'll do something similar I'm sure!
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Re: Finally set up air properly in my shed
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2019, 06:47:25 pm »
Quote from: Stoker on March 27, 2019, 06:36:16 pm
Yes, having the regulator and gauges RIGHT THERE can make a huge difference in convenience and operation. Always made sure I had a similar set-up in any shop where I worked.

If I ever get a decent compressor that can live out under the carport (outdoor shop) roof, then I'll do something similar I'm sure!

Daniel, I should have done this ages ago. Main problem now is the noise from the direct drive compressor. I have been looking at belt drive ones and there's a newer type that's supposed to be almost silent (advertised that way anyway).
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Re: Finally set up air properly in my shed
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2019, 11:09:48 pm »
Heard a lot of good reports about these, don't know if they are available down under:
https://www.californiaairtools.com
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Re: Finally set up air properly in my shed
« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2019, 11:40:59 pm »
Quote from: Weedensteam on March 27, 2019, 11:09:48 pm
Heard a lot of good reports about these, don't know if they are available down under:
https://www.californiaairtools.com
Frank, these are the ones I can get down here. They look a "little" similar. The tank and the free air amount is a lot smaller than what my one currently holds and puts out though -
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/blackridge-blackridge-air-compressor-silent-1.0hp-50lpm/545694.html?cgid=SCA01050101

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