After purchasing the air compressor I do not see a standard tank outlet in
the side of the tank anywhere. Its a vertical configuration.
I do see a pre-installed 3/4" outlet called a globe valve at the top front
of the compressor that looks like a hose bib that is part of the relief
valve assembly. Am i missing something?
I want to tie into an air system and it seems like this tank should have an
outlet like anyother tank I see around.
Any clues?
I'm currently trying to get through to porter cable as well.
Thanks,
Rich
"Rich" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm really just wondering why they didn't put in the large outlet for
tying
> into a large shop environment instead of having to hook to the 3/4 globe
> valve. All the compressors I've seen that are say 60 gal and up have the
> large outlet in the side of the tank whether vertical or horizontal. I
would
> of rather started with a larger diameter than 3/4 but I am sure it will be
> ok. The other thing is I am looking for flex tubing for this thing and
only
> found someone with 12" lengths so far.
>
> Rich
A 3/4" orifice at 150 psi can pass 1315 cfm. A 1/2" orifice at that
pressure will pass 600 cfm.
Any other openings just add to cost of manufacture.
Ed
I'm really just wondering why they didn't put in the large outlet for tying
into a large shop environment instead of having to hook to the 3/4 globe
valve. All the compressors I've seen that are say 60 gal and up have the
large outlet in the side of the tank whether vertical or horizontal. I would
of rather started with a larger diameter than 3/4 but I am sure it will be
ok. The other thing is I am looking for flex tubing for this thing and only
found someone with 12" lengths so far.
Rich
"Rich" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> Am i missing something?
>
> I want to tie into an air system and it seems like this tank should have
an
> outlet like anyother tank I see around.
>
> Any clues?
Read page 13 of the manual.
Well if I aint mistaken, there should be a female fitting on the globe valve
somewhere that will allow you to put either a piece of pipe, a quick
disconnect, or your choice of fittings. I don't think, coming off the tank,
there would be a standard fitting. It would probably be a 2", maybe not that
big, but a bigger fitting than your used to seeing. I'd check my
owners/operators manual to be sure.
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They're just stupid drawings that give you a cheap laugh."
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"Rich" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:iub%[email protected]...
> After purchasing the air compressor I do not see a standard tank outlet in
> the side of the tank anywhere. Its a vertical configuration.
> I do see a pre-installed 3/4" outlet called a globe valve at the top front
> of the compressor that looks like a hose bib that is part of the relief
> valve assembly. Am i missing something?
>
> I want to tie into an air system and it seems like this tank should have
an
> outlet like anyother tank I see around.
>
> Any clues?
>
> I'm currently trying to get through to porter cable as well.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Rich
>
>