[Shop-talk] Fw: Fw: New Compressor

[eric at megageek.com]

Gil,

That is a really nice set up.  The compressor I bought has the drain built 
in, the hour meter wasn't that much more, and I only added it since I 
don't always use the compressor a lot, I like to know when I need oil 
changes.

I always leave my compressor on, but I shut the air valve off. 

I now have TWO big compressors for sale however!


Sent from my Commodore 64 on a 2400 Baud Modem.
Eric P
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----- Forwarded by Eric Petrevich/Megageek on 05/27/2016 11:49 AM -----

From:   Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua at cci-ir.com>
To:     "eric at megageek.com" <eric at megageek.com>, 
"shop-talk at Autox.Team.Net" <shop-talk at Autox.Team.Net>
Date:   05/26/2016 06:13 PM
Subject:        RE: [Shop-talk] Fw:  New Compressor



Eric:

I added an electrical box that feeds off of the compressor shut-off 
switch.  It houses an hour meter, volt meter and strobe.  See photos at:
 
https://gilfuqua.smugmug.com/Other/Air-Compressor-Wiring/i-XT3B685
 
The system is wired so that the strobe flashes as long as there is power 
to the compressor.  This reminds me to turn it off at the end of the day. 
I once had an airline break at night and my old compressor ran non-stop 
for the night.  I now turn it off when I leave the shop and the strobe 
helps jog my  memory to do so.
 
The hour meter and volt meter was wired so that they only come on while 
the compressor motor is running.  This gives me an accurate hour reading 
and lets me see that proper voltage is getting to the compressor.  It also 
serves as a reminder to change the oil regularly.
 
I also plumbed in an automatic drain valve.  I have mine set so that it 
comes on for 10 seconds every time the compressor cycles.  That way, I’m 
sure that water is regularly drained from the tank.  You can buy similar 
controls to the one shown on eBay or an industrial supply house. 
Alternatively, you can hook up a short piece of clear hose from the 
compressor’s drain with a shut off on the end.  The water drains into the 
clear hose, providing a visual indicator of condensation and an easy way 
to drain it.  I had my hose made at a hydraulic shop from material that 
could take the compressed air pressure.
 
Gil
Nashville
 


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