Using 8,000 BTU A/C compressor: A few tricks

[BoyntonStu]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvZ-rgb48-U

I learned that the hose clamp makes life easier.

Also, relieving the pressure makes the snap fitting a snap!

The blue rope is use as the 3 point lifting handle.

BoyntonStu

[Pellethuntr]

Stu, what is the max pressure you can get out of that compreser???

[BoyntonStu]

Stu, what is the max pressure you can get out of that compreser???

I have not taken it to its stall point yet.

It has gone to 400 psi.

I have no idea of how much higher it can go.

BTW I have another 8,00 BTU compressor from a  Friedrich A/C and it is MUCH heavier with larger copper, etc.

I haven't tried it.

Some folks use a pair of compressors in series for 800-1,000 psi.

I haven't researched it, but it is doable.

BoyntonStu

[Forum Admin]

Nice compressor setup you have there. Great application for the hose clamp. Perhaps you could use two compressors to charge the gun faster. I've really got to get one. The compressor I have goes to 250 really fast, but it wont go any farther.

[Pellethuntr]

hummm thanks for the info Stu...Any idea of how they use to simultaniously???

[boar]

man it works great i cant belive i waited so long to do it i think mine was a 5000 btu unit but it works great its prety easy to do especialy for ppl that are already makin guns and valves and such stop waiting

Boar

[BoyntonStu]

man it works great i cant belive i waited so long to do it i think mine was a 5000 btu unit but it works great its prety easy to do especialy for ppl that are already makin guns and valves and such stop waiting

Boar

Note*   My compressor can go to 550 psi and live.

At 600 psi it begins to let the magic smoke out.

[boar]

im not gonna be able to go that high till i gat some better hose ans fill attachment but it will be fun to play with 2 and 300 for a while now i can try the obscenly large chamber at 200 psi even 300 it will be lots of fun for a while

Boar

[boar]

man im digging this little compressor it does have a hard time starting the first time have tu turn it on and off several times at first i think the oil is cold and thick but once it starts going its awsome

Boar