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John Bolding
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 Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:39 am Post subject: Compressors one last thought |
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> Time: 10:25:39 PM PST US
| Quote: | From: "Dave Thompson" <dave.thompson(at)verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Air Compressor Air Compressor
William, With the the 26 > gal tank,
it doesnt run very often.
> CFM. Belt drive is usually quieter than direct drive. >
dave.thompson(at)verizon.net
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One thing I forgot to mention during the last go 'round on air compressors
is sizing.
When selling air compressors on the Gulf Coast for a LONG time I had to be
aware of a potential problem of the pump not being brought up to temp.
My industrial customers (petrochem,industrial manufacturing and marine)
bought a compressor to last 30-40 yrs. Had MANY that went 50 +. BUT you have
to USE them to get that kinda lifespan. I usually sized the pump where it
would run at least 40% of the shift.
Just like an engine, if you drive down to the grocery store 2 miles away,
and back , once a week and let the car sit for a week ,or fly your airplane
one circuit and let it sit for a month you have more problems with internal
corrosion than if you ran it frequently and long.
Problem is minimal in low humidity areas and much worse in high humidity
areas.
On a compressor during a period of non- use, the moisture in the cyls that
condensed during the final cooldown finds it's way past the rings to the
crankcase where it contaminates the oil.
Turns it milky so it's easy to spot.
Fix is easy, if this is noticed either OPEN the valve and run the pump
non-stop 'till the oil turns clear again (pumps gets to normal operating
temp and moisture evaporates faster)or change it. LOW&SLOW John
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naumuk(at)alltel.net
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| Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:53 pm Post subject: Compressors one last thought |
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I've had the same compressor for many years, and I don't care what make
or model you own, there's one PM procedure you can't ignore. Drain the tank
after every use. Everything else is secondary.
Bill
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dave.thompson(at)verizon.
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| Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 7:23 pm Post subject: Compressors one last thought |
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John,
Great advice and it makes sense. Thanks for the info. I’ll use your advice to keep my new compressor running properly.
Dave Thompson
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