> This begs a question about one of my plans for the garage. Last year I
> bought, at auction, a large compressor with a large tank, probaly $150
> gallons...5' long, 3' high approximately. The tank fits under
> my workbench and my
> plan has been to attach my portable compressor, a Home Defect
> model probabably
> similar to the one orginally described in this post. My
> thinking was that,
> yes it will take quite a while to fill the tank to say 90lbs
> pressure, but then
> I should be able to work quite a while off the big tank.
Not sure I understand what your question is, but that should work. How
long is a function of how much pressure you need out, and how high you can
pump the tank. Using a regulator set to the pressure you need will help,
too.
But, 150 gallons is only 20 cubic feet, so don't expect too much run time.
Randall
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