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Post by earlelaine on Jan 24, 2023 9:33:18 GMT -5
I have a small battery operated Ryobi air compressor and don't think it will work to blow air thru my RV water lines. I have an electric air compressor but there is no electric power at the RV Storage facility. My truck has an 150watt 110v outlet but I would need an electric air compressor that would be rated under a 150watts. Can this task be done with a small electric air compressor? What do you use without using shore power? it's 30 degrees out right now so the sooner I do it the better : o
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Post by WrkrBee on Jan 24, 2023 19:38:16 GMT -5
Purging my water lines takes a lot of air volume at about 35psi. I use a small 120vac 1 gallon California Air Tool compressor (4.5 amp). It kicks on and runs probably 30 times during blowout. Roughly, it would take a 750 to 1000 watt inverter to power that compressor.
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Post by earlelaine on Jan 24, 2023 19:40:30 GMT -5
I guess I will have to find a strong 12v air compressor.
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Post by WrkrBee on Jan 25, 2023 8:28:34 GMT -5
I guess I will have to find a strong 12v air compressor. If the 12vdc compressor (or multiple 12vdc compressors) feeds an air storage tank and you have a LOT of time, it could be done. Most 12vdc compressors have a low volume output, and the higher the pressure the lower the output (per one ad: X offers a generous air flow rate 11.65CFM at 0 Psi, and 7CFM at 30 Psi). There's the duty cycle, also. Some can only run for 10 minutes and then need to be off 10 minutes for cooling. As I said, LOTS of time. Most larger 12vdc compressors pull about 15 amps, so connect straight to the battery post and the engine has to be running. |
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Post by riobob on Sept 27, 2024 15:36:59 GMT -5
i have the same compressor and I use a 5 gallon supplemental tank to augment that compressor. by adding a harbor freight regulator set to 50 lbs, I have enough pressure and volume to winterize my lines.....
good luck
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