Sizing Air Compressor: What's the best size air compressor to create 90 lb of constant pressure that doesn't cost $1,000? Thank you
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I have been using a small pancake compressor without any issues. If your compressor is too weak you can always turn the little dragon off and let it catch up ;) no need to break the bank on a shop compressor ;)
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I found a 150 psi compressor that has 4 cfsm's at 90 pounds & it seems to work fine but it exploded the schedule 40 PVC that I've tried using. So I've gone to schedule 80 PVC screw pipe and a 15 and a half gallon beer keg to hold the foaming solution.
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@ChrisinKentucky I wonder how that happened? If every thing is in proper working order there should be very little pressure in any pvc pipe areas... Is it possible that you had a blockage somewhere?
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Here's a good post on this topic: Air compressor setup to suit the Little Dragon
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Combining two smaller air compressors may be a cost effective technique, as suggested in this video:
Youtube Video
