Awhile ago, I was trying to figure out exactly how an air regulator worked.
Well, I did. But now that brings me to a question.
I have a "mini" regulator on my compressor to control the air pressure.
The air flow through a system will be dependant on the size of the various
orifaces, ie air hose. But what about the regulator? The mini regulators
have pretty small holes - I didn't measure it, but I'd say no more than
1/8" in dia. for the air to got through the regulator.
Do the larger regulators have larger holes in them? It would seem that
using the "mimi" regulators or a regulator restrict the flow of air to
a tool. Consiquently, if the compressor were capable of flowing 9cfg at
90psi how can you be sure the regulator will pass 9 cfm?
John
John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net
Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229
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