>Project 2: I need to "supplement" my vacuum compressor for the air doors
>with
>an electric one. The vac works great, but I'd like to have the electric so
>I
>can turn it on and let it build pressure before I actually start the car
>(using a little tire compressor 15 minutes before I want to go anywhere is
>becoming tiresome)
Fix the leaks in your system -- they shouldn't lose a charge of air unless
there is a fairly substantial leak.
So, since it is just a "backup" which model could I use?
>How can I get it in place (where in the lines) and how do I put in a
>pressure
>valve or anti-backup thingy so the two compressors can work together.
Many of the compressors have a check valve in them and a pressure switch
that turns them on and off at certain pressures. I bought one from eBay
about a month ago as a spare -- do a search for 12v compressor and you
should find the guy selling them -- I think they are Thomas brand and should
cost about 50.00 or so.
>Terry Tanner has one that installs behind the front bumper that works very
>well and the switch is easy to reach.
Tanner charges something like 300 for his compressor. While I like to do
business with our vendors and his compressor is likely better than the one I
bought, I just couldn't justify the cost. My car is a daily driver and I am
still using the j.c.whitney one that I put on maybe 3 years ago.
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