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inverter for compressor idea?

jimnybob
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10 Feb 2013 21:13 #62034 by jimnybob

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im in a debate with myself as to whether i buy an arb compressor setup or run an inverter to a workshop compressor setup? im favouring inverter to workshop compressor as it will be easier and be able to run air tool more efficiently for farm work, but im not sure how (if possible) to connect to arb diff lockers im looking in to buying. cheers guys

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10 Feb 2013 21:17 #62038 by reaper

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It should work all you need to know is what psi the arb requires and run a regulator on the feed line

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10 Feb 2013 21:36 #62048 by jimnybob

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reaper wrote: It should work all you need to know is what psi the arb requires and run a regulator on the feed line

so in the air line that goes to the locker put a regulator that only lets the required amount of air to the locker? this will still allow the air compressor to fully charge without damaging the locker?

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10 Feb 2013 21:39 #62051 by reaper

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Yes you have a received bottle that holds the pressure from the compressor and that has a limit switch built in

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10 Feb 2013 22:05 #62058 by mlines

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The problem will be the current that the workshop compressor needs.

The lowest wattage around is the Clarke Mini Air compressor at 99Watts

Other motors are rated in Horsepower and 1HP = 745 Watts.

Small compressors are 1.5 HP and larger DIY ones are 2 or 2.5 HP so between 1000 and 1800watts

The cheapest 2Kw Inverter on Amazon is Â£160 so an inverter is not a cheap way of doing it.

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10 Feb 2013 22:18 #62061 by jimnybob

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is that an official conversion 1hp = 745watts? if so thats handy to know

it might be for me as all i need is the inverter

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