Todd Rich wrote:
Ignoramus31412 wrote:

On 2007-12-20, Todd Rich wrote:

Todd Rich wrote:
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Thanks for everybody who helped me get this far.

Todd

Oh, and the lights didn't dim at all on startup.


I am very happy for you!


i


Ok, here is the video. Same video, different quality:
Large 100M file:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/1pu0w6

Small 3M file:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/kmj2sv

The compressor works!

(Some anti-virus programs don't like sendspace, but it seems to be legit,
just 'add-y')

Btw, the comment about shutting off at 150psi is because that is the
default setting for the pressure switch, but it can and probably was
adjusted higher, I'm just a little nervous with all that energy stored in
the tank.
I sure heard the clanks when it started. Before I had the
electronic controls on my little Quincy it also made a click
when starting. There is something like a little lathe dog that
drives the vane-type oil pump. I'm guessing that finger is
supposed to snap off if the pump ever bound up to avoid total
destruction of the pump. But, if the compressor is allowed to
stop while still loaded, the cylinder pressure will bring it to
a bouncing stop, and the pin may no longer be near the slot in
the pump, allowing the compressor to start spinning before the
pin catches up to the pump. I was kind of concerned about that
impact eventually breaking the pin. Anyway, my controller now
unloads the pump and allows it to idle for 30 seconds to see if
more air is needed. If not, then the compressor is stopped
while unloaded, and the unloader air is not turned off until the
compressor is at a complete stop. I don't get the click
anymore. Those clanks may also be the intake valves bouncing as
the compressor is spinning up (although it sounded prettu loud).

Jon