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    Propane tanks for expanding air system (poke holes in this idea)

    I had one in my amazon cart. 2 turn offs on that. Cost is first. Smaller then the 100# propane tanks and more expensive. Second is that it has to be horizontal when installed as there is no fitting on either end. I’m actually going to measure my top shelf above my compressor and if I have...
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    Propane tanks for expanding air system (poke holes in this idea)

    Simple.. the psi rating on those tracks is typically 135 or 150 and this will be sitting pressurized at 175.. I had that same thought to begin with as well. Edit: also this is a minor thing, but since they will all be draining into my main tank I’m a bit opposed to draining the rusty water...
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    Propane tanks for expanding air system (poke holes in this idea)

    Negative ghost rider. I can not put one of those next to the garage. There is not space for it next to the garage and farther down that wall where there is space the snow slides onto from the roof with no direct sunlight so those sheds would not last one winter.
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    Propane tanks for expanding air system (poke holes in this idea)

    Not all air receivers have all.. some of the new **** compressors I’ve seen have a single top port which has Everything but the drain in a single 1/2” npt. Then a little drain on the bottom. In the scenario I’m looking at the intake, discharge, and drain would all be the single 3/4 in the bottom...
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    Propane tanks for expanding air system (poke holes in this idea)

    I linked em at costco. Even at HD, Lowes or TSC prices of 150 each they still have a cost advantage.
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    Propane tanks for expanding air system (poke holes in this idea)

    The area outside is completely un-maintained other then the poplar's that grow like weeds (the 2 times a year I am out there is with a small chainsaw cutting them down). I honestly dont want to be out there for anything ever. In order to put a tank I would also have to pipe it down a ways to get...
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    Propane tanks for expanding air system (poke holes in this idea)

    Possible yes... But too many issues involved. The outside of the garage there is about 5' before the fence to the neighbors. In that 5 feet the ground is nothing but jagged rocks & my AC unit. It also slopes away in 2 different directions. Lastly getting to it to drain it is very unlikely to be...
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    Propane tanks for expanding air system (poke holes in this idea)

    So after months of looking for what I wanted & then blowing the hell out of my budget I finally have my Little Big Compressor complete & as I was warned about it cycles way too often for my liking with an Champion R15A on a 30 gallon receiver tank. From cut in to cut out (140-175psi) it takes...
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    Its coming along.. My Little Big Compressor

    Yeah when I originally committed to this I planned to break even if not come out a little ahead. The 900 for the new tank & motor is what did me in. Counting what I lost on the original tank spent 650 on them & was hoping to find a used motor, but havent come across a single phase 5hp within 500...
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    Its coming along.. My Little Big Compressor

    Well its alive & done.. Now to get the shelf moved & it into its home, then get a reel installed for it. Overall I ended up WAY over budget on this. I am into it about 700 after what I sold from my old compressors & the parts of these. The biggest chunk of what I spent was the 500 receiver &...
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    Its coming along.. My Little Big Compressor

    I watched that video years ago. That guy has a very well thought out setup. Other then the tank he welded the crack in.
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    Its coming along.. My Little Big Compressor

    My thought was actually multiple smaller vertical tanks. Have to get it into the attic through a small hatch so a 60 vertical or horizontal would not work. Realistically nothing bigger then a 30 for both the size of the hatch & then being able to carry it to where it would live while walking on...
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    Its coming along.. My Little Big Compressor

    Yeah & I was doing it by hand. It was a short run, but needs a few bends to be done right to navigate the compressor stuff in the way
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    Its coming along.. My Little Big Compressor

    heh... TSC is one of the few stores local to me in my smallish town, but I wouldnt of even thought to look there. Amazon should be delivering the rest of what I need tonight & I have a 6' Tekton lead in hose to connect this to the reel that will eventually be mounted at one end of it.
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    Its coming along.. My Little Big Compressor

    Ok some real progress..... Searched all over town for some 3/4 OD copper tubing & after like 8 stops found some. The place that had it doesnt sell direct to nobodys like me so they were awesome enough to give me some scrap (about 6'). Then I learned that I cant bend copper tubing without...
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    US General 44” box or two 26” boxes?

    Its not the width that bothers me... Its the depth..
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    US General 44” box or two 26” boxes?

    That top drawer is why I bought the 44" box...
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    Buying first air hose reel

    how did you get the other 20% off?
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    Its coming along.. My Little Big Compressor

    Paint is done.. Brass fittings going in, though a couple of rough threads.. Thats what I get for buying from Amazon I guess.
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    Help with new compressor

    Is it leaking or cooling off. The temperature will have a little effect on the pressure. If it’s holding at 150 and not dropping lower then it’s probably not a leak.
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