Air Compressors

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One of the projects that I have been working on lately is to add an additional air tank to my compressed air delivery system. My thoughts have been that by adding an additional remote (outside the shop in a fenced in area that I call the tool crib) tank, I would be able to make extra air the night before, let it cool, and then have ample air for whatever. The primary need for extra cool, dry air will be running this blaster;

http://www.eastwood.com/dual-tank-blaster.html

I have several 100 lb propane tanks that I use for running temporary heaters in the winter such as when I tent large concrete projects during winter pours. I had one tank that was deemed to be in good condition by my propane supplier but had a leaking valve. So I removed the valve, filled the tank with water to dissipate any residual gas and am ready to mount the tank, upside down on a wood framed wall in the tool crib. The tank now has a manifold that I built with black pipe fittings that includes a drain, a pressure relief valve and a female quick connect. I will be able to tie this tank into my regular air piping with a double ended (male/male) air hose. The tool crib is fenced with chain link and has a roof. The tank will be bolted to the wood frame wall with two steel straps. I will probably only use this setup during warmer months.

My primary air compressor at home is a Craftsman 5HP 220 volt, 20 gallon unit that I’ve had since I bought it new in 1987. My primary work compressor is an Emglo 5.5 HP Honda gas unit on twin tanks. Thought that if I needed additional air production capacity during blasting I could tie both compressors into the same air system.

Thought it would be a good idea. Found this article the other day. Has some interesting info. The author suggests that the additional storage capacity may not be of much value.

Just thought some of you might enjoy the read: