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    How can one measure compressor performance?

    Compressors are rated under a standard set of conditions that are not convenient for us to duplicate. Calculating the raw CFM on any particular day is not difficult. The goal is to find or establish a method to convert measured output to what it would be under standard conditions to: 1...
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    Which regulator brand and type?

    I've read the regulator threads here, but didn't find what I wanted to know. I have a Devilbiss LK6580V2-1, 6.5 HP Two-Stage 175 PSI compressor. (Delta=DLK... (Sam's Club), Ingersol-Rand(IRLK..), Porter-Cable=CPLK..., Snap-On..., etc.) It has a 1/2" discharge and ball valve but it has a...
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    Which regulator brand and type?

    I've read the regulator threads here, but didn't find what I wanted to know. I have a Devilbiss 6.5 HP Two-Stage 175 PSI compressor. This is the same as the SnapOn, Ingersol Rand, Delta (Sam's club I believe), and Porter Cable. It has a 1/2" discharge. I have a 1/4" HF regulator that...
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    Milton V-Style or Automotive

    Milton V-Style or Automotive? They flow almost the same, 74 vs. 70. Here is what I'm looking for: 1. Easy release at high pressures. 2. Don't leak when the air tools and coupling are misaligned a little. 3. Better airflow than my type M. Thanks! PS: Am I wrong about automotive? Is the...
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    Vinyl siding mystery

    I tore off all of the wood siding, and replaced the sheeting on the bottom 2' of a 22' deep by 20' wide garage. Now it's time to reside the garage in vinyl. The siding is Certainteed Monogram double-4. The garage has a gabled roof and the sides are 7' high. The front doesn't need to be done...
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