what size air compressor will i need to blow out water from my under ground sprinkler system
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I used a 4 gallons air compressor that I rented at home depot last year to blow out the 9 zones sprinkle system. The sprinkle has 1 inch diameter(instead of 3/4 '') and are quite long in a yard more than 11,000 sqf. So I guess this 3.5 gallon tank will work too. You have to stop more often and wait for the pressure raising up.
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I have used a 5 gallon tank (with a custom-built fitting) to blow out my 6-zone residential sprinkler system, but it took nearly 2 hours to complete due to the need to frequently close off the airflow in order to allow the compressor's tank to refill. Don't even think of trying it with a pancake compressor! What should be used is a 2-stage industrial compressor, such as those used by automotive body shops for painting cars and running high volume air tools.
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1/2" drive (the square part the socket attaches). You can use any size hose, just have to have the right male fitting on the gun.
1658176
Any air compressor that will provide 100 PSI will work. The Porter Cable 'paddy pan' compressors, commonly carried in Home Depot & other big box stores are portable & reasonably priced.
695644
I am pulling water up about 10 feet from a lake bottom and pushing it up an approximate 40 foot high hill. The pressure runs around 40 psi according to a gauge I installed on the pump output stage. This is adequate to supply my nine zone sprinkler system that covers the hill and flat area at the top. The lower 4 zones typically have 4 3.5GPM rotor riser heads per zone. The upper 5 zones typically have 5 lower capacity rotor and/or sprinkler heads.
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1/4" or 3/8" hose will work. You just need standard fittings to hook it to the compressor.
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Any 5 to 10gal shop/garage compressor should be fine. I used the 5gal I have in my garage and had no issues. I wouldn't use anything smaller than that tho.
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I'm using a portable 6 gallon 150 psi pancake compressor made by Stanley. It's fine for my basement/garage projects using any of my 3 nail guns.
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Air Inlet/Outlet: 1/2-inch NPT (that is stated under the details)., they are female, does not matter how far, mine works well. I have learned a lot, about compressed air, and spent a lot of time researching it. The single best thing you can do it to installe a after cooler on your compressor. I did just that and never have a water in my lines,
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1/4" fittings yes. Small compressors, would work but you vhsve 50' of hose to pressurize also. Beware of this unit. Mine was a POS, worked once and never retracted second time, either design flaw or missing the axle support on the side opposite the air inlet. I threw mine away and bought a different one from Amazon. Threw away box so I couldn't return it.
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Regardless of traveling speed both nozzles combined put out a total of 3.4 GPM on my 60 PSI water system. With the Train speed set on high the measured depth of water delivered on the lawn is about .28 inch for a sprinkler watering diameter of 34 feet. To get these measurements: 1 - I timed the water flowing into a bucket. 2 - I set a flat pan in the path of the train about one foot to the side of the hose. Hope this helps.
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You will need a 24VAC output transformer that has about 1.0 amp capacity. Some of the sprinkler system transformers may be large enough. Hook that up to the 24vac terminals on the board and it will produce it's own DC for the fan and other components.
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Minimum is 25psi maximum is 100psi. Should work fine w/ two sprinklers. As long as you have a standard 3/4' fitting on hour hose should work fine. I use mine with a splitter.
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I runs with any big air compressor but works best with a dedicated texture sprayer pump.
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Mine is plumbed into a 80 gallon 7.5HP single phase commercial compressor and handles it like a champ. My cutoff PSI is around 165. Installed this after 40 feet of black pipe and I have no moisture issues.
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I don't know the answer to this question. it would depend on what your access to the water lines is. If its a normal spigot then you would want a short piece of hose with a female water fitting on one end and a pressure fit closure on the other end that you could push a normal air fitting for the air compressor. I have a nice inexpensive air fitting that has a metal tube about 1/4" in diameter that is the blower end. You could get a rubber cork to plug the hose and drill a hole that would allow you to insert the air blower tube. A lot of air blower tools are cast parts with out a nice round tube at the business end. I don't know the answer to this question. it would depend on what your access to the water lines is. If its a normal spigot then you would want a short piece of hose with a female water fitting on one end and a pressure fit closure on the other end that you could push a normal air fitting for the air compressor. I have a nice inexpensive air fitting that has a metal tube about 1/4" in diameter that is the blower end. You could get a rubber cork to plug the hose and drill a hole that would allow you to insert the air blower tube. A lot of air blower tools are cast parts with out a nice... » Read More I don't know the answer to this question. it would depend on what your access to the water lines is. If its a normal spigot then you would want a short piece of hose with a female water fitting on one end and a pressure fit closure on the other end that you could push a normal air fitting for the air compressor. I have a nice inexpensive air fitting that has a metal tube about 1/4" in diameter that is the blower end. You could get a rubber cork to plug the hose and drill a hole that would allow you to insert the air blower tube. A lot of air blower tools are cast parts with out a nice round tube at the business end. « Show Less
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Almost any size will work, I use a High-output oil-free pump delivers 2.8 CFM @ 90 PSI and 150 PSI max operating pressure like this model BOSTITCH CAP1512-OF 1.2 Gallon Oil-Free High-Output Trim Compressor. The larger the better but this works for field use.
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You will need an air compressor to make it work. Also an air hose and a threaded adapter.