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Post by plumbercarl on Apr 14, 2024 10:37:21 GMT 1
I have a small compresor it as a small tank it runs well but gives only 2.5 bar is there a way to get more presure or is it for a air brush  ? |
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Post by Joepublic on Apr 14, 2024 11:36:51 GMT 1
The first thing to check is the designed capacity of the tank?
Second is the accuracy of the gauge?
There should be a plate somewhere stating capacity, CFM and working max pressure?
Then consider the effects of the tank rupturing sending debris into your eyes if you overload the system should you uprate (rather than repair) the pump.
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Post by plumbercarl on Apr 14, 2024 12:47:40 GMT 1
There are no plates just made in itay. It looks as if its been painted and its moter is say1/4 hp i hot it to blow my van’s tires up but at 2.5 bar its a bit down
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Post by Joepublic on Apr 14, 2024 15:37:48 GMT 1
The inlet / exhaust valves are usually a piece of springy stainless steel- piston goes down in the bore, sucks open the inlet valve, closes naturally piston rises and blows open exhaust.
Maybe not sealing due to crud or broken?
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Post by plumbercarl on Apr 15, 2024 16:25:55 GMT 1
Is there a compreser that only go to 2.5 bar or could it be for a something else i wanted to inflate tires
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Post by Joepublic on Apr 15, 2024 22:04:04 GMT 1
Is there a compreser that only go to 2.5 bar or could it be for a something else i wanted to inflate tires See above. Last year I was given a 12v car compressor on fb (£100+ to buy new), it had had little use, but one of the chinesium valves had snapped off. I made a new one out of a feeler gauge and it's now like new. If it's not fit for purpose you have nothing to lose by investigating it? www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-xzLIyxQY8 |
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