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Doug C Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2013 Posts: 255
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Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 4:44 pm Post subject: Adding a tank to your compressor ? |
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Hey folks - I have a 21gal 3hp compressor that I want to add an external air tank to, for more volume. I went out today and purchased an 11gal portable tank, it's a 125psi unit from HF meant for airing up tires, etc, included a removable hose with pressure gauge. Has anyone done this?
http://www.harborfreight.com/11-gallon-portable-air-tank-65595.html
I'm not sure how to plumb it.. I thought about connecting it to my larger unit by adding a 1/4" female quick release to the new smaller tank (where the pressure gauge mounts)... then run a 3/8" quick release out to my gun. Or should I use it in the background so to speak? Thoughts/suggestions/ideas? Thanks.
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kman Samba Member
Joined: November 04, 2005 Posts: 739 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 3:58 am Post subject: Re: Adding a tank to your compressor ? |
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Sure. it's done all the time. but you wont see much difference with only a 1/3 of the volume added. If your compressor is rated for continuous use. I would source an old 60 gallon tank and use that. I go as far as hooking 2 compressors together when sandblasting so I can run continuously at 80psi. I just run them both to an air dryer with an outlet to the sandblaster. |
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CiderGuy Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2013 Posts: 1351 Location: Bucks County, Pa
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2016 9:56 am Post subject: Re: Adding a tank to your compressor ? |
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kman wrote: |
Sure. it's done all the time. but you wont see much difference with only a 1/3 of the volume added. If your compressor is rated for continuous use. I would source an old 60 gallon tank and use that. I go as far as hooking 2 compressors together when sandblasting so I can run continuously at 80psi. I just run them both to an air dryer with an outlet to the sandblaster. |
I just bit the bullet and bought a new 60 gallon tank to add to my 60 gallon compressor. I searched for months on Craigslist for a used one, but with what people wanted for them, I bought new.
Looking forward to seeing what 120 gallons of air will do. _________________ ----------------------
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Doug C Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2013 Posts: 255
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: Adding a tank to your compressor ? |
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kman wrote: |
..but you wont see much difference with only a 1/3 of the volume added.... |
OK, I have not opened the box of the new 11gal tank yet, so I could take it back. I just checked my "local" craigslist and I see a 20gal 5hp unit for $50 but honestly the drive is a little too excessive. Nothing worthwhile closer unfortunately. I'm just trying to buy my self a little more time, while painting before the pressure drops and gives me dry areas.
There is also a 21gal unit, probably 2.5/3 hp unit for $50 that has pump issues. Couldn't I rip the pump off and use the tank only? What to do?
BTW - should I just stop painting as soon as the compressor turns on and wait for it to fill up, before shooting at all? I got dry areas in my primer all ready.
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jason Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2002 Posts: 3444 Location: Garage
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Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 9:52 am Post subject: Re: Adding a tank to your compressor ? |
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You could use the tank. |
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