Breathegood
09-09-2009, 04:10 PM
I recently swapped my MasterFlow with a Viair 330C compressor and simplified much of the plumbing of my OBA system to eliminate potential leakage points. So far, it's worked out great. I still have a slow leak, but it only takes 10 minutes to get from naught to 125psi and takes nearly 36 hours to leak down to nothing....I think I can live with that. However, while I was out wheeling this weekend, one of the air lines from my tank to a quick disconnect fitting blew off it's nipple and left me with a system that could not be pressurized. I thought my wife was going to jump through the roof when it blew!!!
I would like to know if there is a simple pneumatic switch block or valved manifold that I could install that would allow me to bypass my air tank all together and air up tires straight from the compressor if I need to. I need one in and three out. I don't need the switch to be remote or anything, it would more-or-less only be used as a last resort.
Currently the whole system is plumbed as follows:
-There is a single line from the compessor to a three way manifold with a check valve installed inline.
-One port of the manifold leads to the pressure switch and monitoring gauge, the other leads to a 2.5 gallon tank.
-Off of the tank, I have two air lines going to quick disconnects mounted on the outside of the tool box.
Here is the thread detailing my setup. I'm currently using a different compressor and this setup is NOT used for my ARB. The locker has it's own, dedicated compressor under the hood.
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76325&highlight=thinking+inside+the+box
FWIW, the Viair compressor was definately a worthwhile upgrade from a MasterFlow with a leaky head. Yeah, it was kind of $$$, but it is a much, Much, MUCH nicer compressor. 100% duty cycle and 150psi max working pressure make it quite a bit more robust. It is very well constructed and uses the same mounting footprint. I also ditched the teflon tape for thread sealer on all the connections.
I would like to know if there is a simple pneumatic switch block or valved manifold that I could install that would allow me to bypass my air tank all together and air up tires straight from the compressor if I need to. I need one in and three out. I don't need the switch to be remote or anything, it would more-or-less only be used as a last resort.
Currently the whole system is plumbed as follows:
-There is a single line from the compessor to a three way manifold with a check valve installed inline.
-One port of the manifold leads to the pressure switch and monitoring gauge, the other leads to a 2.5 gallon tank.
-Off of the tank, I have two air lines going to quick disconnects mounted on the outside of the tool box.
Here is the thread detailing my setup. I'm currently using a different compressor and this setup is NOT used for my ARB. The locker has it's own, dedicated compressor under the hood.
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76325&highlight=thinking+inside+the+box
FWIW, the Viair compressor was definately a worthwhile upgrade from a MasterFlow with a leaky head. Yeah, it was kind of $$$, but it is a much, Much, MUCH nicer compressor. 100% duty cycle and 150psi max working pressure make it quite a bit more robust. It is very well constructed and uses the same mounting footprint. I also ditched the teflon tape for thread sealer on all the connections.