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I layed out the parts on the plate and marked any holes that needed to
be drilled |
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This is the collection of parts that I used for the installation. |
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Pressure switch installed. Don't forget the 1/8 NPT to 1/4 NPT adapter.
I also used a 90 degree bend fitting to keep the switch as close to the
air tank as possible. |
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This is the air tank with all the fittings installed. There are five 1/4
in NPT ports on the tank, so I added a pressure gauge and a blow off valve
that will also be used as a quick drain valve, since the tank will be mounted
vertically. |
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This is the relay and on-off switch mounted. For the switching voltage,
I tapped into the main power in line. The ground to the relay is supplied
by the body to metal mounting. If you mount on something non conductive,
you will need to add a ground wire to the relay. |
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Combo blow off valve and drain plug. I can blow out any accumulated moisture
by releasing the pressure, since all the moisture will be at the bottom
of the tank. |
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Tank mounted to the aluminum mounting plate. Everything is ready to go
for the compressor mounting. |
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The compressor and tank mounted on the plate. It is now just about ready
to install. Make sure you use good quality hose from the cylinder to the
tank, since the cylinder gets hot. This cheapo orange hose had to be replaced
with something better after it was installed. |
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Here is the assembly mounted on the rear wall of the 101 Land Rover.
It is attached to the rear frame rails with some sheet metal screws. I
use the body as a ground connection so only one wire is needed from the
battery.
Note that the cylinder to tank hose was changed. In this case I am using
some 3/8 inch reinforced fuel line to see how it will work (I had some
laying around and thought I would give it a try).
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The system installed and ready to roll. To use it, I just have to switch
it on, plug the air hose into the air tank and that's it.
For more heavy duty needs, I daisy chain a 4 gallon tank into the system
and run the air hose out of it. Just make sure you use a good air tank
that is rated for 150 PSI. Most hardware air tanks are 125 PSI, and although
have an attractive price, I wouldn't trust them at the elevated pressure.
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Another picture of it.... |
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Here's what it ends up looking like through the side doors. It doesn't
take up much space, and I can access it either through the rear door, or
though the side doors. |
