For those of you who've installed air tanks on your trucks, which size/volume have you found to be the most practical? I pretty much would like to use it to run some air tools and to air up after a day at the trails. I'm thinking of placing a tank or two where the spare tire would sit.
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Just an idea, you can run two tanks... with a shut-off valve to one of them. That way, you fill them both up while on the road and noise is not an issue. On the trail, if you don't like the extended cycling times, you can close one tank out. They can even be different sizes.
See my recent on board air thread. I will be posting up some more pics this weekend.
I got the 2 gallon tank and it fits really well in the spare tire location.
Plus, I have a drain valve and a nice quick connect hose coming up through the rear jack/tool door.
I got the 2 gallon tank and it fits really well in the spare tire location.
Plus, I have a drain valve and a nice quick connect hose coming up through the rear jack/tool door.
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Very good idea! I like this a lot.
I"ll have to check. I'm thinking 2.5 gallon, possibly two with hoser's suggestion.
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No no... too many options Thanks. Do any of you have a source for fittings and lines? I assume that the lines have to be able to be strong enough to withstand 100 psi or more? Is one type of line better than another in terms of strength, longevity etc?
What air compressor are you going to use? And if all you plan to do is air up tires just forego the tank(s).
To be on the safe side you might want, depending upon the output of the compressor, go with a couple feet of high temp hose at the compressor output side. OTOH a small compressor will probably be fine with the typical 150 degree (F) rated air hose.
Although a little more expensive the PushLok style hose and fittings makes running the lines considerably easier...just push the hose onto the special barb and no hose clamp required. All fittings are available at any hydraulic shop or MMC (McMaster-Carr)
To be on the safe side you might want, depending upon the output of the compressor, go with a couple feet of high temp hose at the compressor output side. OTOH a small compressor will probably be fine with the typical 150 degree (F) rated air hose.
Although a little more expensive the PushLok style hose and fittings makes running the lines considerably easier...just push the hose onto the special barb and no hose clamp required. All fittings are available at any hydraulic shop or MMC (McMaster-Carr)
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Right now, i have the arb ckma12, and I would like to be able to run airtools (impact wrench etc...) as well as airing up the tires quicker than i can now. ( I go to the beach almost every weekend in the summer) Having to fill up the tires from 17/18 to 35 (now... with new tires, possibly 40) takes a bit of time without a tank.
I run a 2.5 gal tank, with an under the hood dedicated compressor. (Air lockers get their own compressor, so redundant systems = lockers always work)
If you wish to run air tools, the tank is the best way to go without having to spend bank on a real high end compressor. You need good CFM, not just PSI with air tools.
The tank also helps you keep clean dry air to your tires and tools. Always run our output line from the top half of the tank, this allows for moisture to condense and drop to the bottom of the tank for clean outs.
As for 1 or 2 tanks, I would encourage to minimize the number of connections if you can.
Mark
If you wish to run air tools, the tank is the best way to go without having to spend bank on a real high end compressor. You need good CFM, not just PSI with air tools.
The tank also helps you keep clean dry air to your tires and tools. Always run our output line from the top half of the tank, this allows for moisture to condense and drop to the bottom of the tank for clean outs.
As for 1 or 2 tanks, I would encourage to minimize the number of connections if you can.
Mark