lets talk air hoses

[Edub]

I want to add a tank to my onboard air supply. my question is, what hose should I be using to run from the air compressor to the tank? is there a guide I can follow? Google brings more confusion than answers.

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[Commodus]

I want to add a tank to my onboard air supply. my question is, what hose should I be using to run from the air compressor to the tank? is there a guide I can follow? Google brings more confusion than answers.

I would only use metal braid that will handle your max compressor output and maybe a little more for safety

 

[Free2roam]

I've used hydraulic hose for industrial applications. Works great. It was in a wash down environment with harsh chemicals for cleaning too.

 

[DocMike]

I agree with previous statements. How far will tank be from compressor? Thinking about flex when wheeling etc.

 

[Edub]

I agree with previous statements. How far will tank be from compressor? Thinking about flex when wheeling etc.

Unfortunately, it's a bit of a distance. the compressor is mounted in the wheel well using the Grimm off road bracket with the dual ARB. the tank is located under the bed behind the transfer case using the Maximus 3 air cradle. Ill be using it as just a mounting location for a 3 or 5 gallon tank (which ever I can make fit).

@Commodus & @Free2roam

The metal braided (with ends) I cant seem to find long enough to reach. I'm hoping someone can give me a link to the proper lines. even if I have to trim my self.

thanks guys

 

[MPMB]

What type of compressor you running? You don't need steel braided lines. We ran 200psi on standard rubber hoses for years in racing. Where hoses are getting whipped around and tugged and pulled. I've never had an air hose fail. We didn't use the thin plastic coiled 1/4" hose, not even in the shop.

A good rubber air hose will work.

 

[Edub]

What type of compressor you running? You don't need steel braided lines. We ran 200psi on standard rubber hoses for years in racing. Where hoses are getting whipped around and tugged and pulled. I've never had an air hose fail. We didn't use the thin plastic coiled 1/4" hose, not even in the shop.

A good rubber air hose will work.

running the ARB dual compressor.

 

[aprez27]

running the ARB dual compressor.

What's the point of the tanks? Unless running lockers, that dual should do just fine filling the tires.

 

[Edub]

What's the point of the tanks? Unless running lockers, that dual should do just fine filling the tires.

lockers and air tools

 

[aprez27]

lockers and air tools

No lockers here, but I am able to run an impact wrench off of the dual compressor.

 

[Edub]

No lockers here, but I am able to run an impact wrench off of the dual compressor.

i tried, the results were... sad lol

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@aprez27 I'm starting to think my air tools are faulty. I'm new to air tools as I inherited some nice-looking Craftsman set. But upon further research, I now see it's the cheapest set on the market and barley makes 300 foot pounds and even that is debatable as I can hold the driver in my hand and stop it from spinning. What's a good impact driver that can take care of most tasks?

 

[Edub]

I've used hydraulic hose for industrial applications. Works great. It was in a wash down environment with harsh chemicals for cleaning too.

what size line are you using?

 

[Free2roam]

3/8 inch I'd hose. Had hydraulic hose fitting on the ends crimped on.

 

[Edub]

I would only use metal braid that will handle your max compressor output and maybe a little more for safety

I finally found some that will reach. didn't realize they were so hard to find. thanks

 

[KohalaHutch]

I’m curious to hear what size air tank you end up fitting.

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