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Post by jeepfever on Jan 14, 2007 22:32:57 GMT -4
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Post by shadow on Jan 14, 2007 23:13:46 GMT -4
Nice write up Jeepfever.
Just wanted to add that the PVC hose does get hard very quickly in cold temps and it might be a good idea to wait for the rubber hose to go on sale.
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Post by blacksheepxj on Jan 14, 2007 23:18:58 GMT -4
There is one thing though. If your line pressure from your compressor is more than 60 PSI you will blow up the gauge the first time you open the valve. You will need a isolation valve in there to isolate the gauge. I believe that someone here had that problem when they built one. They put another valve in series with the gauge.
Rob
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Post by Big G on Jan 15, 2007 7:44:31 GMT -4
Why does everyone seem to use fancy manifolds? I just used some Ts. I'll post some pics here soon if I remember.
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Post by jeepfever on Jan 15, 2007 8:15:56 GMT -4
There is one thing though. If your line pressure from your compressor is more than 60 PSI you will blow up the gauge the first time you open the valve. You will need a isolation valve in there to isolate the gauge. I believe that someone here had that problem when they built one. They put another valve in series with the gauge. Rob Thanks for the feedback guys, its very helpful. Yes if you use pressures above the limit of the 60 PSI gauge it will be damaged. In my setup the gauge is between the inlet valve and the tires. If you carefully open the valves to slowly fill the tires there shouldn't be a problem. I chose a 60 PSI gauge so that I could easily read the tire pressure. You can also place a tire gauge over the opening of the valve to measure the air pressure. I thought that the PVC hose was a little too soft. I wouldn't be surprised that at extreme cold temperatures it becomes hard & inflexible. If this is an issue to you then use rubber air hose instead. Fancy manifolds? I didn't think my choice was fancy but I welcome the feedback. Keep them coming. |
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Post by Jeepy on Jan 15, 2007 10:11:42 GMT -4
I made a similar one but used synflex (heavy truck air line hose) got it and fittings at PFT. No kinking issues, no knotting and rolls up nice.
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Post by Creepy on Jan 15, 2007 11:50:14 GMT -4
"Why does everyone seem to use fancy manifolds?"
that manifold costs $2.99! its probably cheaper than buying T's.
like mentioned, i'd put a higher rated gauge on, why run something that is going to fail.
nice job tho, its nice and neat.
on the pvc hose - i just used some in the snow last nite that had been outside all winter. it was stiff, but not really prone to kink more. it would have been tough to roll back up, but there was like 50' short runs of it like you have would prob be ok.
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Post by The Garagemahal on Jan 15, 2007 11:55:01 GMT -4
X2 on the manifolds ,alot neater and easier with less chance of air leaks
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Post by J*E*E*P on Jan 23, 2007 15:56:29 GMT -4
My air system. Not much room for other stuff. But has a total of 13,296psi. ;D   |
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Post by Jeepy on Jan 23, 2007 17:08:49 GMT -4
I'm wearing a helmet if ever travelling with you! ;D
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