leeko
Stainless
- Joined
- Jun 30, 2012
- Location
- Chicago, USA
Hi all,
I have an 80 gallon 5hp compressor that gives around 14cfm at 90psi. I've found that I don't need the 80 gallon capacity most days, and I end up not switching on the compressor because it 1) seems a waste and 2) takes a while for the tank to fill up.
My old compressor is a 4hp 20gal Campbell Hausfeld unit. I was trying to sell it for a while, but I've now dropped the price down to the point that it's probably better to keep it. I'm wondering if I can use it instead.
My question is this:
Would it be reasonable to plumb the 20gal tank in as the primary tank, and have the 80 gal as an auxiliary tank? That way, I could close the valve to the big tank and just fill the 20 gal when I need a little air. For the odd occasion I need to blast something, I can. Open the valve and have 100gal capacity.
Or, would it be better to keep the motor and pump on the smaller compressor intact, and just plumb both compressors into the same air line run? Are there any concerns/safety issues with either approach?
Thanks in advance
Lee
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I have an 80 gallon 5hp compressor that gives around 14cfm at 90psi. I've found that I don't need the 80 gallon capacity most days, and I end up not switching on the compressor because it 1) seems a waste and 2) takes a while for the tank to fill up.
My old compressor is a 4hp 20gal Campbell Hausfeld unit. I was trying to sell it for a while, but I've now dropped the price down to the point that it's probably better to keep it. I'm wondering if I can use it instead.
My question is this:
Would it be reasonable to plumb the 20gal tank in as the primary tank, and have the 80 gal as an auxiliary tank? That way, I could close the valve to the big tank and just fill the 20 gal when I need a little air. For the odd occasion I need to blast something, I can. Open the valve and have 100gal capacity.
Or, would it be better to keep the motor and pump on the smaller compressor intact, and just plumb both compressors into the same air line run? Are there any concerns/safety issues with either approach?
Thanks in advance
Lee
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