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Chicago Pneumatic makes a very good screw for what used to be (haven't priced any out for custy's in a while) about 20-30% less than the big boys. Good compressors.
You will run out of space long before amperage. The only time it may be close is if everything turns on at the exact same time. Your dryer and flashes will not draw name plate amperage, only until they warm up. The press will draw about the same as a few light bulbs. Compressor only at start up which can be dampened with high output start and run capacitors. Like I said the last time at the old shop if you are a little gun shy about the load just turn one thing on at a time at the beginning of the day. Typically services will handle about 10% larger then the rated main breaker. Our old shop, 200a service single phase. Press 20 amps, drew about 14, two quarts flashes 70a each for the first 2 or 3 flashes, once warmed up down to 27 each. Compressor 25 at start, 12a run. Then the two dryers, one 60a the other 20. Add the IR flash on the manual another 15. Then the heat in the office in the winter because they are cold another 30a. Throw in a couple of heat presses, lights, refrigerator and some other stuff, never had a problem. Turning everything on in phases also saves you on billing if your power company bases you billing off of the spike you pull for the 24 hour period. Edison here does that. It can get expensive when all the flashes, compressor, lights, dryers, and everything else gets turned on at the same time.If you have the power company come out see if they will give you 460v. Then you can cut your load in half, add a transformer to step down to 208 single for house keeping and have them add a 277v panel for lighting. sorry couldn't resist.
Is it technically ok to run 40ft of rubber air hose to the press? my neighbor is a plumber and could "hook" with copper runs and valves and flex etc etc. For $500. Is it worth it?
Quote from: Prosperi-Tees on October 03, 2013, 09:51:05 PMIs it technically ok to run 40ft of rubber air hose to the press? my neighbor is a plumber and could "hook" with copper runs and valves and flex etc etc. For $500. Is it worth it?Gerry, why not look into this system?http://www.rapidairproducts.com/
Quote from: Prosperi-Tees on May 26, 2013, 02:51:57 PMKeep in mind I have 208 single phase 200 amp power in the shop. I like the "semi quietness" of these compressors. Anything I should look at? I looked at screw compressors but most are 3 phase and the single phase ones seem underpowered in CFM.If you are going to have the compressor near you, do your self the favor and get a screw type. Sounds like you already know that though. For the 3 phase issue, have you considered a phase converter? We used to have only single phase, and a phase converter works well in that situation. You can usually find them on craigslist and they really don't lose resale value once you use them. Might be worth looking into.... If where you are now is a place you think you will be for a long time, and there is 3phase somewhat close, you may be able to get the power company to upgrade you. Sometimes it costs a bit, but if you say the right things the cost can decrease quite fast. We went from a $20k 3 phase upgrade to a $0 upgrade.
Keep in mind I have 208 single phase 200 amp power in the shop. I like the "semi quietness" of these compressors. Anything I should look at? I looked at screw compressors but most are 3 phase and the single phase ones seem underpowered in CFM.
Quote from: Gilligan on October 03, 2013, 10:07:33 PMQuote from: Prosperi-Tees on October 03, 2013, 09:51:05 PMIs it technically ok to run 40ft of rubber air hose to the press? my neighbor is a plumber and could "hook" with copper runs and valves and flex etc etc. For $500. Is it worth it?Gerry, why not look into this system?http://www.rapidairproducts.com/It is a little late for that. Tech coming Monday and I have 2 options. #1 Put the compressor close to the press and use my existing rubber air hose. (not concerned with the noise) Electrical run would be more costly as it is furthest away from the panel.#2 Put the compressor away from the press but would cost more in an air system. Electrical run will be cheaper as it would be closer to the panel