Bendpak 4 post air requirements

[danieldolin]

I need some help from you guys with 4 post Bendpak lifts. I currently only have a very small air compressor 1.5 gallon tank with 150 psi max pressure. It does have a regulator built in so I can dial down the pressure to whatever specs necessary to opporate the locks.

My question is, how many "lowers" from a 62" rise height do you guys think I can get out of this 1.5 gallon tank? Will I even be able to get a full lower or will the compressor need to come on during every lowering of the lift?

I am wondering if I should purchase a larger compressor or at least a larger tank to sore more air. Though it appears the cost of a tank + air line regulator + hoses comes pretty close to just purchasing a larger capacity compressor.

So for those with experience, how big is your compressor tank, and how many lowers of your lifts do you get out of it?

Thanks!

Dan

 

[Matt M PA]

To begin, I can tell you that BendPak offers an option that eliminates the need for an external compressor. It's a small bottle that gets pressure when the lift rises.

I have a size able compressor, but when I set up my HD9, I used a length of clear tubing for my airlocks. I can't give an exact figure of what is needed to operate the locks...but it's slight. I'd bet you would get a good number of uses before the tank is empty.

 

[Rodbuilder]

To begin, I can tell you that BendPak offers an option that eliminates the need for an external compressor. It's a small bottle that gets pressure when the lift rises.

I have a size able compressor, but when I set up my HD9, I used a length of clear tubing for my airlocks. I can't give an exact figure of what is needed to operate the locks...but it's slight. I'd bet you would get a good number of uses before the tank is empty.

Don't waste your money on the bottle, your little guy will serve you just fine, I think it only takes 25psi and when the locks release you don't use any more air.

 

[darkk]

The small compressor will be fine. Use 25-40 max. It doesn't drain the tank like an air tool will. It just puts pressure against the release levers. And don't bother with the Bend Pak air bottle. It isn't worth the money or effort to install it.

 

[mhm993]

I previously used a little pancake compressor on my bendpak. You'll be absolutely fine. It uses hardly any air to kick the safety dogs out.

 

[JMURiz]

As long as the air-lines are hooked up correctly with no leaks, a tiny compressor will be just fine.
That reminds me, I need to get some more tubing and re-do the lines my installer messed up.

 

[Cryptic1911]

Lately I've been using a 1? gal Campbell Hausfield tire inflator set to like 30lbs. It clicks the locks open just fine, and I haven't had to refill it in quite a while

 

[danieldolin]

Thanks for the feedback all guys! I was not going to bother with the BP bottle option as for the cost I could just upgrade my compressor and be able to use it for more than just the BP locks. I know the install would be cleaner with the bottle but not a huge deal for me as I will not be using the lift daily but more for storage.

It sounds like as long as my air lines are good and tight I should be able to get multiple cycles out of the small compressor I already have so that is good enough for me.

Thanks again!