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how much psi do these truck air compressors have?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by jamin22, May 5, 2015.

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  1. May 5, 2015 #1
    jamin22

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    i was kind of just wondering if it is powerful enough to blow out a sprinkler system come winter. they say you need 100psi
     
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  3. May 5, 2015 #2
    sshewins

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    Yes. They have 120 ish psi, but it's the volume that could slow you down.
     
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  4. May 5, 2015 #3
    jamin22

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    right on. im thinking too far into the future. but this first year for the winter we just got done with was included with the installation. but he wanted $100 in the future. being i got a hose and can hook up right to my glad hand, was thinking it would be easy enough to just do myself and save the 100
     
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  5. May 5, 2015 #4
    59halfstep

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    I am curious, do you operate a truck with air brakes? If so when you do your pretrip on your tractor, at what pressure does your compressor kick off?
     
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  7. May 5, 2015 #5
    KenworthGuyNH

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    You have the pressure; but not near enough volume to blow out an irrigation system. The compressor on my truck is rated @ 18.7 CFM. The compressor I use to blow down my sprinklers is a portable; rated @ 180 CFM.
     
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    KenworthGuyNH

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    Pay the man, or rent a compressor and do it right. Otherwise you will be paying to fix leaks come Spring; or having to fix them yourself.
     
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  9. May 5, 2015 #7
    jamin22

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    115 while driving at 1600rpm, 130 at idle

    but i am a dumb truck driver, wasnt sure the gauge of how much pressure is in my tanks was the same as what is needed to blow out system.
     
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  10. May 5, 2015 #8
    jamin22

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    well if you just do one zone at a time, and let it build back up before each zone. i hear u though. its already sounding to be more work than its worth for 100
     
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  11. May 5, 2015 #9
    KenworthGuyNH

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    I can't believe you just said that. :biggrin_25523: Just pay the irrigation man.
     
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  12. May 5, 2015 #10
    Cranky Yankee

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    landscaper says pay me now or pay me later
    $100 on 10/15
    $500 on 4/16 as the leaks are all visible
    from improper line clearing
     
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    SMTatham Thanks this.
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