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Martin Eastburn

On 12/14/2014 8:07 AM, wrote:
Trucks, Freightliner, Volvo, Kenworth, etc, normally have air system
set @120psi or so.

I've found the highest I can inflate the tires using the truck
air system & a 50' hose is 97-98psi.

Need a bit more. Looking for 115psi on the steers(cold) & 105psi on
the drives.

Was wondering if an air powered booster pump would be possible?

Say, 50% of the airstream as high-pressure supply, and the rest to
drive the booster?

If not practical, any easier/better way?

thanks

gary

A long hose with small center hole is a high resistance.
If you have joint leaks, the pressure will drop before you
get to use it. You are dropping (maybe ) 20 PSI in the hose.
Try a larger ID hose with fewer connections.

Does the pump put out 120 really ?

Martin