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Making an engine driven compressor?

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ChrisB.

02-26-2003 14:00:36




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Hello,
Right now I am working as a roofer. And, my boss needs another engine driven compressor. And, instead of just buying one, I am wondering if one can be made by modifing something off an electric compressor. Is there? And, what would have to be modified? And, for tanks, would one tank off of a 18 wheeler be sufficent? For running nail guns?
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Chris




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mj

02-28-2003 23:22:35




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 Re: Making an engine driven compressor? in reply to ChrisB., 02-26-2003 14:00:36  
There's an outfit that sells plans for converting an air-cooled VW engine into a compressor. I've seen their ads in Pop. science, Hot VWs and other mags. Two cylinders for the air compressor and two cylinders remain as an engine to drive the other two. The CFM at 100psi was impressive, as I remember.



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Zira

02-28-2003 15:58:21




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 Re: Making an engine driven compressor? in reply to ChrisB., 02-26-2003 14:00:36  
You can buy the load genie unloader valve from Grainger (among others) for $34. This will unload the compressor when the tank gets up to pressure, then let it kick back in when teh tank pressure drops. They also sell an attachment that will throttle the motor down when the tank reaches pressure, this reduces noise & wear. I bought one & am quite pleased with it. You will also need a safety valve (or more than one).

You really need a compressor pump rated for continuous duty for this. You also need a sturdy tank, gas motors vibrate a lot more than electric ones. I have no experience with truck tanks.

I am surprised none of the experts that lurk here have e-mailed, they were a big help when I built mine. They also went to great lengths to inform me how dangerous playing with compressed air can be. I had 3 safety valves on my tank the first time I cranked it up, & I still hid behind a dirt wall until I was sure it was working right.

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Gene |Davis

02-27-2003 18:52:34




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 Re: Making an engine driven compressor? in reply to ChrisB., 02-26-2003 14:00:36  
An engine driven compressor has to have either a trigger valve,(unloader to hold inlet valve open), or a system to stop and start it each time the pressure switch cycles. This could get very complicated and expensive unless you have a compressor set up with the unloader system. you can buy engine driven "hot dog" style compressors relatively reason able from places like Harbor Freight Sales. The nail guns work good on these type compressors, we remodeled our house using a unit like this and 2 nail guns running off it.

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Gene |Davis

02-27-2003 18:19:40




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 Re: Making an engine driven compressor? in reply to ChrisB., 02-26-2003 14:00:36  
An engine driven compressor has to have either a trigger valve,(unloader to hold inlet valve open), or a system to stop and start it each time the pressure switch cycles. This could get very complicated and expensive unless you have a compressor set up with the unloader system. you can buy engine driven "hot dog" style compressors relatively reason able from places like Harbor Freight Sales. The nail guns work good on these type compressors, we remodeled our house using a unit like this and 2 nail guns running off it.

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