2010augusta
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okay, I posted the pics in a different thread, but here are some for this one.
I love this little craftsman, but I think is is discontinued now, too bad.
Air Compressors
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okay, I posted the pics in a different thread, but here are some for this one.
I love this little craftsman, but I think is is discontinued now, too bad.
porthole
Retired
I guess that reel is an electric rewind?
And my wife thought I was nuts - wait to she sees me do this!
On many of the larger compressors you can adjust the cut in - cut out pressure. And with those that you can't or the limits are too restrictive you can get compressor switches at places like McMaster Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/#
Although you may wear out your compressor sooner - who knows. My 35 year old Craftsman compressor in my garage has a cut in of 125 and cut out at 150.
And my wife thought I was nuts - wait to she sees me do this!
On many of the larger compressors you can adjust the cut in - cut out pressure. And with those that you can't or the limits are too restrictive you can get compressor switches at places like McMaster Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/#
Although you may wear out your compressor sooner - who knows. My 35 year old Craftsman compressor in my garage has a cut in of 125 and cut out at 150.
2010augusta
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No, just spring loaded. Bought it on clearance at home depot for $30. the electric switch you see is the power switch for the compressor.
Delaine and Lindy
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The Air Compressor I have came from Sears, its about 5 years old. Its a 150 lb capacity, our 5th wheel tires require 110 lbs of air, it does a great job. I looked on the Sears web site but its wasn't there. We also now have the ability to Air all our tires from the Truck, it has a quick connect and a 50' hose so I probably want take the Air Compressor everytime. GBY....
Forrest Fetherolf
Senior Member
The compressor is a Porter Cable pancake style, I removed the tank and added the plumbing. High pressure cut-off @ 120 lbs, total weight is about 13 lbs and takes up very little space. Air tank not necessary due to only inflating tires and air bags, if tank is needed a portable air tank can be used.
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2010augusta
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Forrest, be careful when using the compressor without a tank, as the air coming out of the compressor is very hot and can melt some types of air hose easily when running for several minutes.
Forrest Fetherolf
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Alan,
You are correct on the heat build-up, I use high pressure fuel injection hose to connect compressor to manifold @ $6.00 per/foot. The cheap-o plastic hoses will become hard and blow from the heat buildup. This set-up only runs for a very short period and has a auto shut-off. The original Porter Cable pancake set-up used a compressor to tank rubber hose rather than copper.
Forrest
You are correct on the heat build-up, I use high pressure fuel injection hose to connect compressor to manifold @ $6.00 per/foot. The cheap-o plastic hoses will become hard and blow from the heat buildup. This set-up only runs for a very short period and has a auto shut-off. The original Porter Cable pancake set-up used a compressor to tank rubber hose rather than copper.
Forrest
