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| lordedmond:
if thats the run time with the draw that you intend to use then it should be OK but do not come round for a refund if it fails :D Stuart |
| Bogstandard:
I used to borrow a friends silent compressor, very similar size to that one, for displaying my engines at shows. An ex pub cellar compressor. Invariably it stood on grass at most of them (steam rallies), and I used to run it 7 hours a day, none stop for up to 3 days. Never a missed beat. Only problem was the small tank used to be half full of water at the end of each days running because of the damp environment it was in. I knew it was time to empty the tank when the models started to run with more water than air in them. I did that for about 10 years, and as far as I know, the compressor is still running OK today. I honestly don't think you need to worry, unless you are doing that sort of running continuously. Bogs |
| Noitoen:
Unless stated otherwise, duty cycle is always based on the hour. It's the same with welding equipment, some of the new inverter machines say 180A 30% duty cycle, others state the same current but 10% duty cycle. 2 minutes on and 2 minutes off means 50% duty cycle and 60ºC isn't hot. If you doubt it, try to measure your refrigerator's compressor on a hot day and you will be surprised with the temperature it reaches. |
| Scuba1:
Our compressor at work is factory set to cut out at 110C and on a busy day runs at 85 to 90 c so you are on the cool side with the 60 yours is running at. ATB Michael |
| dickda1:
Agree, I have a monster 70 gallon, 5HP compressor out of a machine shop that runs quite hot at the cylinder head. It is important to change the oil periodically if required (also drain the tank of water regularly). The tank is so big that it only runs about every 10 minutes or so unless I am using a die grinder. |
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