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Compressor and tank separated. Any problems?
- Thread starter GerMec
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nadogail
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I don't think so, tank mounted compressors are usually connected with a pipe to a tank; you seem to be asking if there is a limit on the length of the connecting pipe.
no issues as long as everything is secured well enough to not bounce around
kaymccampbell
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No problem. Big industrial compressor and tank sets are frequently like that. Just make sure you use some kind of high temperature flex line between the compressor pump and the line that runs to the tank. Barring that, make sure you have a good cooler on the compressor pump, to get the air down to the temps your flex line can handle. I've got this cooler bolted to the front of my "5hp" compressor pump. It knocks the hot air down to near ambient.
No problem. Big industrial compressor and tank sets are frequently like that. Just make sure you use some kind of high temperature flex line between the compressor pump and the line that runs to the tank. Barring that, make sure you have a good cooler on the compressor pump, to get the air down to the temps your flex line can handle. I've got this cooler bolted to the front of my "5hp" compressor pump. It knocks the hot air down to near ambient.
Are you running any type of fan on the cooler?
Jarwop
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I would install a relief valve at the compressor and tank just to be on the safe side.
kaymccampbell
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Just the fan that's part of the pump pulley.Are you running any type of fan on the cooler?
Thank you all for your reply.
This is the compressor in question (also sold separately without the tank, which I wanna use):
https://aerotec.info/index.php/comp...chraubenkompressor-compack-2-90l-pro-230-volt
Why would I need a cooler?No problem. Big industrial compressor and tank sets are frequently like that. Just make sure you use some kind of high temperature flex line between the compressor pump and the line that runs to the tank. Barring that, make sure you have a good cooler on the compressor pump, to get the air down to the temps your flex line can handle. I've got this cooler bolted to the front of my "5hp" compressor pump. It knocks the hot air down to near ambient.
This is the compressor in question (also sold separately without the tank, which I wanna use):
https://aerotec.info/index.php/comp...chraubenkompressor-compack-2-90l-pro-230-volt
kaymccampbell
Well-known member
Wow, is my German stale. It's been a long time.Thank you all for your reply.
Why would I need a cooler?
This is the compressor in question (also sold separately without the tank, which I wanna use):
https://aerotec.info/index.php/comp...chraubenkompressor-compack-2-90l-pro-230-volt
You would want a cooler, because you'll need a flexible line between the compressor pump and the tank, because they are not directly linked by bolts and steel, and most flexible lines, aka hoses, don't weather the high temperatures, 275-325 degrees F on mine, generated by compressors. Also a cooler will help pull moisture out of the air, resulting in longer tank, and tool lives, and less problems if you spray paint.
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All this said, that particular compressor looks like it has an integral oil cooler for the pump. Which might drop the air temperature into a cooler range. If I read correctly, it has a rubber line between the pump and tank. So, either they have a heat resistant hose, or the pump puts out relatively cool air.
If I were you, I'd make sure I verified that I got that exact connecting hose when I bought the pump. That way you could adapt it to your hard line to the tank. Or get enough of their flexible line to run all the way to the tank.
a stretch in my opinion. won't hurt but not necessaryI would install a relief valve at the compressor and tank just to be on the safe side.