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My monster compressor arrived yesterday. I admit that I haven't
totally read the manual yet. I need a globe valve, dryer, filter, and pressure regulator. Can anyone suggest an all-in-one unit? I'm a bit concerned with getting the right fittings. The threading in the air outlet looks a little more coarse than what I remember about the threading on regular black pipe. The manual also shows a short section of flex hose between the compressor and the rest of the air distribution system. Is this sort of thing at home depot? I don't remember seeing it. Maybe you have to make this from compression fittings and a section of hose? What should I be looking for? Also, it's a 6 horse motor. Is a 20 amp 220 line with 12 gauge wire enough? I'm getting the feeling that I need to go to 30 amp and fatter wire. brian |
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Also, it's a 6 horse motor. Is a 20 amp 220 line with 12 gauge wire
enough? I'm getting the feeling that I need to go to 30 amp and fatter wire. Never mind this one. I looked again, the manual says 30 amps. So #10 it is. brian |
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On 9 Mar 2006 11:47:42 -0800, "brianlanning"
wrote: My monster compressor arrived yesterday. I admit that I haven't totally read the manual yet. I'm a bit concerned with getting the right fittings. The threading in the air outlet looks a little more coarse than what I remember about the threading on regular black pipe. I can't imagine it would be anything other than 1/4" NPT unless it was 3/8" NPT. Gotta be one or the other. The manual also shows a short section of flex hose between the compressor and the rest of the air distribution system. Is this sort of thing at home depot? I don't remember seeing it. Maybe you have to make this from compression fittings and a section of hose? What should I be looking for? I'm not sure if I remember correctly what they call that--a whip? I don't think it's going to be found at the borg. Didn't you say you lived near Da City? Go out to Berlands and see if they have anything. See if there's anything in wolley segap (anyone remember those ads?) about compressor or air supply stores and check one of them. Is J.C. Whitney still on South State? Might check there, too. Also, it's a 6 horse motor. Is a 20 amp 220 line with 12 gauge wire enough? I'm getting the feeling that I need to go to 30 amp and fatter wire. Don't get too excited about that 6HP unless you bought an Ingersoll-Rand. Look at the motor label and see what FLA is. If it's greater than 20A (@240V), then you might need the 30A line. But I doubt it will. As long as it doesn't, your 20A line will be fine. -- LRod Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999 http://www.woodbutcher.net Proud participant of rec.woodworking since February, 1997 email addy de-spam-ified due to 1,000 spams per month. If you can't figure out how to use it, I probably wouldn't care to correspond with you anyway. |
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LRod writes: I'm not sure if I remember correctly what they call that--a whip? I don't think it's going to be found at the borg. Didn't you say you lived near Da City? Go out to Berlands and see if they have anything. See if there's anything in wolley segap (anyone remember those ads?) about compressor or air supply stores and check one of them. Is J.C. Whitney still on South State? Might check there, too. I get my hydraulic hoses at a local auto parts store; they might have air hoses too. Welding supply stores might know where to get gas hoses, same place would have air rated hoses too. |
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I can't imagine it would be anything other than 1/4" NPT unless it was
3/8" NPT. Gotta be one or the other. wow, guess we found a big hole in my tool knowledge. what is this? does it describe the thread pitch or something? Is it the same threading that the borg will put on black pipe for you, like for pipe clamps? Don't get too excited about that 6HP unless you bought an Ingersoll-Rand. It's porter cable which is certainly made by someone else. I heard that devilbiss made their compressors for them. I'd be surprised if it wasn't chinese. I've seen 6hp "running" and 7.5hp "peek" whatever that means. I found the manual online after I posted. It says 30 amps though so the 6hp number is probably close to reality. brian |
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On 9 Mar 2006 13:30:44 -0800, "brianlanning"
wrote: I can't imagine it would be anything other than 1/4" NPT unless it was 3/8" NPT. Gotta be one or the other. wow, guess we found a big hole in my tool knowledge. what is this? does it describe the thread pitch or something? Is it the same threading that the borg will put on black pipe for you, like for pipe clamps? National Pipe Thread. It's a standard thread (tapered), obviously for pipe. Standard, like SAE or NF (National Fine) and NC (National Coarse) are standard threads. Yes, if you ask the borg to thread pipe, it will be threaded NPT. -- LRod Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999 http://www.woodbutcher.net Proud participant of rec.woodworking since February, 1997 email addy de-spam-ified due to 1,000 spams per month. If you can't figure out how to use it, I probably wouldn't care to correspond with you anyway. |
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National Pipe Thread.
It's a standard thread (tapered), obviously for pipe. Standard, like SAE or NF (National Fine) and NC (National Coarse) are standard threads. Yes, if you ask the borg to thread pipe, it will be threaded NPT. Thanks. It was a lot clearer when I was looking at all the accessories at the borg. brian |
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"brianlanning" wrote in message oups.com... My monster compressor arrived yesterday. I admit that I haven't totally read the manual yet. I need a globe valve, dryer, filter, and pressure regulator. Can anyone suggest an all-in-one unit? You just build this stuff up. You wouldn't want an all in one. Your drains should go at the tank, and at the remote connection points. Your dryer should go at the connection points. Your regulator can go anyplace that's convenient. Do a little internet research and you'll find a ton of drawings showing different layouts for air lines and all of the associated parts. Your owner's manual may even have some drawings in it. It pays to look first. I'm a bit concerned with getting the right fittings. The threading in the air outlet looks a little more coarse than what I remember about the threading on regular black pipe. Standard pipe fitting. The manual also shows a short section of flex hose between the compressor and the rest of the air distribution system. Is this sort of thing at home depot? I don't remember seeing it. Maybe you have to make this from compression fittings and a section of hose? What should I be looking for? You can find short lengths of pre-made pressure line everywhere. Harbor Freight carrys them, as do most of the places that carry air line. Also, it's a 6 horse motor. Is a 20 amp 220 line with 12 gauge wire enough? I'm getting the feeling that I need to go to 30 amp and fatter wire. What does your manual say you need for a line? If it says 20A then 12 guage wire is sufficient. If it calls for a 30A circuit, then you'll need 10 guage wire. -- -Mike- |
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Here are some options starting from most costly to least:
http://www.tptools.com/product.asp?b...4H66Q UQ02KRF http://www.tptools.com/product.asp?b...4H66Q UQ02KRF http://www.tptools.com/product.asp?b...4H66Q UQ02KRF http://www.tptools.com/product.asp?b...AB4H66QUQ02KRF And many more combinations, I just ordered the 1/2" coalescing air filter and an extra cartridge. |
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