This compressor is BRAND New (2015). As soon as purchase information becomes available I’ll post it here. For now, here’s a link to the specs on the TS-5 compressor.
http://www.bendpak.com/TS-5-Elite-Air-Compressor-BendPak.pdf
BendPak was able to hook me up with one of their prototype air compressors, the 80 gallon TS-5.
**Note** many of the issues I pointed out in the video have been addressed and corrected. As I mentioned the unit that I have was a prototype. BendPak took my feedback and used it to correct those issues.
The TS-5 has a 5hp electric motor and a cast iron 2 stage pump. It fills from empty in just over 6min. It’s one bad mamajamma. My 25 gallon did well for a time, but now that I’m in the new shop, it was time to upgrade to a ‘big boy’ system. Between the new compressor, and the 3/4″ black iron pipe and fittings my land lord gave me, I’ll never want for compressed air again. Sure, the compressor kicks on when I use my air tools, but the pressure never drops and my air tools are working better than ever as a result. Strangely, it’s also quieter than my old 25 gallon unit.
I didn’t run a chiller/dryer on this system and I’m sure that some of you will have issue with that. However, I haven’t had ANY issues with moisture in the lines. In fact, my moisture traps have never had any water in them. I drain the tank every evening and that seems to be sufficient.
Pipe repair video: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/exclusive-videos/73-exclusive-videos/1286-etcg-s-air-system-repair-with-a-lesson-in-pipe-fitting-exclusive-video
Here’s a list of accessories.
WSA-100 (Electric and compressed air station): http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/accessories/wsa-100.aspx
Vibration pads: http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/accessories/anti-vibration-pads.aspx
Tire Inflator: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/astro-pneumatic-3081-dial-tire-inflator#oid=1002_1
Air hose: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/good-year-46565-1-2-x-50-yellow-air-hose#oid=1002_1
Filter/Regulator: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/atd-tools-7790-filter-regulator-combination-unit#oid=1002_1
Oil recommendations
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/151716919003?lpid=82&chn=ps
Mobil Replacement 5 Gallon Synthetic Oil – Rarus 824
The oil I used
http://www.pennzoil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Pennzoil-Ultra-Platinum-0W-40-SN-Chrysler-en-TDS.pdf
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Rigid air connection might not be a good idea either
Y would your purge valve be horizontal to the wall and splatter shit all over it?
2500 bucks for the t5?
Eric u got that 4 free?
Dude, use thread locker on the threaded joints. And then smoke a joint.
Way to close to the wall for proper air flow to cool the compressor. Great system with a lot of hard work.
Thanks for the video. Not a plumber but I have installed gas line in my house and never leaked – heck it is very low PSI. I will install my new 80 gal 175 PSI compressor lines a section at a time and check for leaks as I go.
What's the frame size of that motor
Yep to close to wall, rigid air connection will become a problem as well.
You can run an air intake the the top of the shop and install a larger filter (Grainger) and the DB level will drop amazingly.
Sorry I didn't see the water traps. I installed one at the exit on the compressor.
Good looking install, just one point you didn't plumb any water trap points with a drain valve. You did come off the top which is a good design.
Jealousy courses through me.
That air fitting going down after the oiler will fill with oil and make a massive mess. I made that mistake
would of been better off with an ingersoll rand brand
Good job amigo.greetings from Chicago I'll.
I know its far to late, but in the future when you have air flow problems you'll find that steel piping you used to save some $$ has corroded inside decreasing the diameter and making it extremely bumpy inside. Copper, aluminum, and stainless steel are the only options when hard piping in an air line. The moisture in the air is whag will cause your steel line to corrode.
What, no airhose reels? I even have one for my oxy/acty tanks! Other than that, nice setup.
You should have put a heavy duty flex hose from the tank the the fix piping, because the compressor vibrates.
Why would you put the compressor cooling fan right up against the wall? you should be a min of a foot. you will burn this up in no time. most compressors call for a min of 18". and every compressor i have ever bought came with oil in.
A. Too close to the wall
B. Get a soft whip between the tank and hard pipe.
C. Get compressor oil like they told you.
You leave all three of these that compressor will not be long for this life.
We used a engine hoist to get ours off the palet
Hey Eric, isn’t there a break in period you need to do before you fill the tank up? Just wondering because that’s what I did on my compressor. Any way, nice set up.
I agree with everyone else about the compressor being too close to the wall. The "fan" in the flywheel won't move any air for cooling, it will just cavitate, just like putting a box fan against a wall. Also, get an automatic water drain for the tank, it will save you time and you won't have to remember to drain it.
People don’t realize how much work goes into some of these systems. Congratulations Eric, nicely done!! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱
Oh dude!!! NICE!!!!