130 psi compressor for winterizing?
Hi - looking at at a Viair 400p compressor to carry al0ng for airing up tires, etc. It is capable of putting out 130 psi and 2.3cfm which is desirable for filling up the truck tires. Another use I a...
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DrewE wrote:
The simplest and best solution in my opinion is to get an air pressure regulator for use when winterizing. Harbor Freight (among other many places) sells small ones that would be perfectly sufficient for this use for a few dollars. You don't need anything too precise or consistent for this use.
Always leaving a tap or valve open should prevent any great pressure buildup in the plumbing lines. They theoretically ought to be able to withstand 130 psi, though any slugs of water that are being blown along could produce much higher stresses due to their inertia when they hit constrictions etc.
X2!
I have on board air for the Pacbrake, and quick connects and 1-1/2 gal tank. Set the regulator at 80 psi, and have at it.
