Guys and Gals -
I decided to go with the Puma compressor but with a larger 2.5 gallon tank underneath the rig. I'd like to mount just the compressor portion of the Puma beside my drawers in the back and plumb nylon tubing down to the tank and then onwards (manifold for ARB solenoids, chucks for air, etc.). My rationale is that doing so will 1) keep it dry but 2) keep it from being in sight and occupying space above the drawers). I would love your help thinking through this before I go deeper to avoid pitfalls... Here goes:
I made flip up wings to access the areas beside the drawers - the idea is to mount the Puma compressor here. Some concerns are heat (will it get hot enough to melt the panel to the right, carpet to the left)?
Untitled by jeff elliott, on Flickr
Next idea is to mount the pressure switch near the drawer opening such that, when you open the drawer, you can actuate the pressure switch on and off. I realize this means the ARB switches won't actuate the compressor - the alternative would be to find a relay and use an electric pressure switch (which I have) on the tank to trip the relay on and off. Thoughts?
Untitled by jeff elliott, on Flickr
Tank situation is pretty standard - made a bracket out of angle iron that mounts to the cross member of the frame - used rubber grommets to act as shock absorbers.
Untitled by jeff elliott, on Flickr
Untitled by jeff elliott, on Flickr
Untitled by jeff elliott, on Flickr
Any and all advice is appreciated!
Jeff
I decided to go with the Puma compressor but with a larger 2.5 gallon tank underneath the rig. I'd like to mount just the compressor portion of the Puma beside my drawers in the back and plumb nylon tubing down to the tank and then onwards (manifold for ARB solenoids, chucks for air, etc.). My rationale is that doing so will 1) keep it dry but 2) keep it from being in sight and occupying space above the drawers). I would love your help thinking through this before I go deeper to avoid pitfalls... Here goes:
I made flip up wings to access the areas beside the drawers - the idea is to mount the Puma compressor here. Some concerns are heat (will it get hot enough to melt the panel to the right, carpet to the left)?
Untitled by jeff elliott, on Flickr
Next idea is to mount the pressure switch near the drawer opening such that, when you open the drawer, you can actuate the pressure switch on and off. I realize this means the ARB switches won't actuate the compressor - the alternative would be to find a relay and use an electric pressure switch (which I have) on the tank to trip the relay on and off. Thoughts?
Untitled by jeff elliott, on Flickr
Tank situation is pretty standard - made a bracket out of angle iron that mounts to the cross member of the frame - used rubber grommets to act as shock absorbers.
Untitled by jeff elliott, on Flickr
Untitled by jeff elliott, on Flickr
Untitled by jeff elliott, on Flickr
Any and all advice is appreciated!
Jeff