Filling a 4500# tank, chill the tank, then fill to 4200# and when it warms you get to the 4500#. I mean like refer or freezer cold then Ice as its filled. That way the compressor only needs to pump to 4200# is much better on the compressor.
make it EZer on the compressor
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If you pump dry air into the tank it should not condense because there is no moisture to condense. If moisture IS in the air then I would assume it would condense on the inside walls. Inside or outside would not be different. That’s my understanding anyone see if differently? I’m going to nitrogen to avoid all of this .
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That's an interesting way of thinking about it.
Anyone who has ever used a hand pump for a bike tire, if not an airgun, knows the higher the pressure the harder it is to pump. That's why I only fill my tank to 4,250 psi or 293 BAR. I've got the compressor so there is no need to fill to 4,500 to maximize the amounts of fill I get per tankful. I'll fill a little more often, but it's no big deal and may save a little stress on the compressor.
Anyone who has ever used a hand pump for a bike tire, if not an airgun, knows the higher the pressure the harder it is to pump. That's why I only fill my tank to 4,250 psi or 293 BAR. I've got the compressor so there is no need to fill to 4,500 to maximize the amounts of fill I get per tankful. I'll fill a little more often, but it's no big deal and may save a little stress on the compressor.
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Thanks for the tip. The one tip that was given by I believe Centercut, is the one I’m gonna go with if I ever have to fill a bone dry tank, and that is to go and pay to have it filled at my local paintball shop at $9 a fill, then only use my compressor for the 3000 to 4500 top offs. I truly believe that for these residential type Air Venturi’s, the Hatsan Lightning’s, the Tuxings and similar $1000 to $1500 range compressors, what kills them is the long running fills from 0-4500, or using them as commercial types and having the entire neighborhood come over for fill ups.
Im surprised in the instructions that come with these, there is no wordage saying NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE like you see with some things.
Im surprised in the instructions that come with these, there is no wordage saying NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE like you see with some things.
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Why not just fill to 4500psi. I always fill to 4500psi. When it cools down I lose a bit of psi but not gonna kill me since I have a compressor to fill anytime. Trying to fill to 4200psi and put in a cooler. When a cold tank meets the air it will condense and make water around the tank. I wouldn't risk my tank getting rusted to get few psi when it gets warm.
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The compressor works harder filling the last 20% then the first 80% and how often do you fill an empty tank (one time typically when it’s first used).
It makes complete sense to not push the compressor to fill to the limit if your goal is to reduce the load on the compressor and preserve it. Same reason that you don’t over fill the gun. As with any mechanical device this is just common sense.
And again you can not condense water out of air that has no moisture content .
I don’t know if cooling the tank is worth the trouble but CERTAINLY not pushing the compressor is great advice. If and when I get my compressor back from repair I will do as suggested .
There are other things you can do to help the compressor. Running it several minutes after filling to allow it to cool down probably # one.
Heat and pressure and especial heat and pressure together is what works on any mechanical device. Car engine compressor you name it. Maybe your brain certainly your heart too
It makes complete sense to not push the compressor to fill to the limit if your goal is to reduce the load on the compressor and preserve it. Same reason that you don’t over fill the gun. As with any mechanical device this is just common sense.
And again you can not condense water out of air that has no moisture content .
I don’t know if cooling the tank is worth the trouble but CERTAINLY not pushing the compressor is great advice. If and when I get my compressor back from repair I will do as suggested .
There are other things you can do to help the compressor. Running it several minutes after filling to allow it to cool down probably # one.
Heat and pressure and especial heat and pressure together is what works on any mechanical device. Car engine compressor you name it. Maybe your brain certainly your heart too
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Not entirely relevant but interesting read:
https://www.psicylinders.com/inspectors/library/19-filling-cylinders-in-water-time-to-review
https://www.psicylinders.com/inspectors/library/19-filling-cylinders-in-water-time-to-review
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Pretty relevant actually . By cooling the tank you could over fill. The original poster recognized that. Not sure t would have.
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