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David Ljung Madison (Daveola)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 12:28 am: | |
Searching this board has found me some topics about using auxillary air compressors to keep the air tanks full when the engine is off, but none of them mention where to tap in to the air system.
I had thought I could just tap into an unused air line, but I tried testing one and only got 20psi? My compressor is otherwise fine, no pressure problems or serious leaks.
So - where's the best place to tap into the air system for adding an aux air compressor (or to hook up a regulator for air tools?) |
Gary Stadler (Boogiethecat)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 1:10 am: | |
...at your engine compressor's output wouldnt you think? Kinda sensible to put air in where it belongs going in...
There is usually a 1 way valve just past the compressor so after that would be a good place for a tool tap. |
Bryce Gaston (Busted_knuckle)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 1:23 am: | |
That's where I'd suggest puting in a T then run a line out by your aux compressor and you can either pull off the bus or tie the aux into it to air up the bus from one spot! BK |
David Ljung Madison (Daveola)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 2:54 am: | |
If I want to use the tanks as a supply, can I use that tee, or do I need to tap off of the second tanks? |
FAST FRED
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 5:51 am: | |
ONLY out the air in where the existing dryer or tank cascade can catch the moisture from the new compressor.
You risk frozen brakes, and other maladies from moisture otherwise.
Tap in anywhere IF you have an excellent dryer on the air up unit.
FAST FRED |
Gus Causbie (Gusc)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 10:45 pm: | |
If you only want to add air to the bus then install a double ended male quick release fitting into the muffler drain. The muffler is the first thing after the compressor and before the check valve.
If you want to take air from the system then the aux tank drain at the front is the easiest to reach. Use the same double ended fitting so you can still drain the tank.
This applies to the 4104 and 4106, your system may be different but all are basically the same. |