On Thu, 22 Dec 2005 07:56:49 -0500, Peter W. Meek wrote:

On 20 Dec 2005 20:08:22 -0800, wrote:

You can connect a large series of tanks to one compressor. It provides
a larger volume of air before the pressure drops enough to turn on the
compressor.

The connecting lines between the tanks should be larger than the outlet
pipe.

Why do you say that? I use extra tanks to AVOID
having to run large lines for long distances.
It gives me near-full pressure for high-volume
uses and lets the compressor and long lines
catch up during "rest" periods.

I haven't yet, but I have considered making
a 25# propane tank into a surge tank to
allow me to run a large air wrench at the
end of a long, small hose, with the tank and
a short length of larger hose at the point
of use. Lugging the tank seems like it would
be easier than managing (and buying) such a
long piece of 1/2" hose. (I'm talking several
hundred feet.)

Isn't there some kind of law against using a propane tank for
compressed air?

Thanks,
Rich