In a message dated 4/27/00 1:44:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
deve@wwwebservice.net writes:
> I am having this annoying problem with my 6-1/2 horse, 60 gallon, 120 psi
> single stage air compressor. The problem is not enough air! Whenever I am
> running the blast cabinet, or a die grinder or air drill, the maximum I can
> maintain with the compressor running non-stop is 60 psi. This makes for a
> lot of wasted time. I also worry about how long the compressor will last
> since I spent 6 days at 10 hours a day sandblasting where the thing never
> shut off.
>
> So, my question before I am forced to go drop $1300 on a 2 stage 7 1/4
horse
> that I understand will maintain at least 90 is.....
>
> Is it possible to buy another single stage identical to the one I have,
hook
> them together with one airline sharing both units and get twice the
> capacity? That would cost me only another $400. If so, what are the
problems
> with doing this?
>
> Thanks again!
>
> Deve
Yes, you can do it, not sure how the CFM would be figured exactly, but my
Dad and I do this whenever we blast from a pressure blaster.
Just make sure that the tanks are rated the same. Don't wanna be putting
175lbs into a tank with a 150lb ratings, probably be okay, but don;t take the
chance.....just adjust the pressure switch to match the lowest rated tank
setup.
Mike
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