On Thu, 8 Apr 1999, bob bownes wrote:
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> >1. When using air tools do you use a regulator ? With my old 2 HP unit it
> >didn't matter much since they didn't work either way .
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> Yes. I set mine for ~100PSI for tools.
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> >2. If so where would you mount the regulator ? (Not on the ceiling I
> >hope)
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> At the tank, just after the water trap and before the paint hose connector
> and oiler. (paint hoses have a different connector and get connected before
> the oiled lines that tools go on.)
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> >3. Generally what pressure do you run air tools at ?
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> ~90-100PSI.
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Try not to exceed the PSI rating on the tool, doing so will wear
it out quickly. You can buy a cheap regulator for under $10 dollars and
leave your compressor set at 100 lbs.
...Art
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