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Re: Pancake compressor (split from Re: How long to build air pressure?)

Reply #25 –
Thinking about Don's question about achieving a long length of flow line between the compressor and the dryer, how about using a "universal" aluminum auto air conditioning condenser?  That would give you a long flow length in a small space.  You could mount it horizontal on the storage bay ceiling where it would be out of the way.  Even have a small fan blowing through it if you wanted to get fancy...

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Pancake compressor (split from Re: How long to build air pressure?)

Reply #26 –
I have considered that option, or rather a new old stock oil cooler that I happen to have from a Mazda R100 rotary engine... just unsure about the max psi these units can handle. I would like greater than 150 psi so that a 150 psi safety poppet valve would protect the system. I love the quiet compressor... I wonder if the 120 psi limitation is the tanks or the pump (or both). The 120 psi limitation would make filling the tires very tiresome :D
Don
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
Thinking about Don's question about achieving a long length of flow line between the compressor and the dryer, how about using a "universal" aluminum auto air conditioning condenser?  That would give you a long flow length in a small space.  You could mount it horizontal on the storage bay ceiling where it would be out of the way.  Even have a small fan blowing through it if you wanted to get fancy...
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
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Re: Pancake compressor (split from Re: How long to build air pressure?)

Reply #27 –
A/C condenser will go over 200 psi. Junk yard item then pressure check.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Pancake compressor (split from Re: How long to build air pressure?)

Reply #28 –
Quote from: Don & Tys (AKA acousticart) –
I love the quiet compressor... I wonder if the 120 psi limitation is the tanks or the pump (or both). The 120 psi limitation would make filling the tires very tiresome...
Agree, if you are trying to fill a tire from empty.  But if you are just adding a few psi to make up for seepage, then having the wet tank at 120psi should be adequate.  I run our tires at 100psi, and I can use the coach air hose to top them off with 120psi in the wet tank - no problem.

The same company makes a somewhat less "quiet" 150psi compressor with twice the CFM flow rate, but it's kinda pricey:

California Air Tools SP-9421 2.0HP Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free Air Compressor...
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1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Pancake compressor (split from Re: How long to build air pressure?)

Reply #29 –
back to 70 db.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Pancake compressor (split from Re: How long to build air pressure?)

Reply #30 –
In case anyone might be interested, I found a good price on the DeVilbiss QC3 (see Don's post, reply #15) at Summit Racing:

DeVilbiss QC3 Filter and Dryer Units 130525 - Free Shipping on Orders Over...
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"
 

Re: Pancake compressor (split from Re: How long to build air pressure?)

Reply #31 –
Quote from: craneman –
back to 70 db.
On the Amazon site, if you click on different HP ratings the Db level changes on the description.
58 for the 3/4 hp model.  My 91 (which has no HWH system) came with a 120VAC 3/4 hp Gast compressor as OEM.
John Fitzgerald
1991 U300 (SAI) Side Aisle Island Bed 40'
Detroit 6V92 with Allison Retarder
Meridian (Boise), Idaho