Is it just me? This tool sucks.
#16
04-30-2018, 12:57 AM
What? 120 psi? Seriously? I have a 150 psi from my compressor and THAT seriously ticks me off. I know how bad it is because I can put lug nuts on at work where they have 175psi and go home with the same impact and can't get them back off. I use the snot out of a worn out IR 231 impact at work and it does fine. At home it's weak and puny. I deeply regret not getting a 175 psi compressor.
#17
08-25-2018, 11:39 PM
The size of the supply hose also makes a big difference. I don't have a problem at home because I have a 7.5HP Quincy that puts out over 20 CFM at 175 PSI and I use all 1/2 inch hoses up to a short 3/8 pigtail at the tool if I can't use 1/2 inch all the way, a good friend has the same compressor and impact gun but only 1/4 ID hoses and can't figure out why he has such low power. Hose size makes a huge difference.
#18
08-26-2018, 12:38 PM
The size of the supply hose also makes a big difference. I don't have a problem at home because I have a 7.5HP Quincy that puts out over 20 CFM at 175 PSI and I use all 1/2 inch hoses up to a short 3/8 pigtail at the tool if I can't use 1/2 inch all the way, a good friend has the same compressor and impact gun but only 1/4 ID hoses and can't figure out why he has such low power. Hose size makes a huge difference.
Oh, and that's what she said.
#19
08-27-2018, 01:25 AM
I have 2, 1/2” IR Titanium’s, 1is still in the box as it was bought as a spare when I was doing heavy duty turbine work. Used it to do generator couplings on a 24 cylinder, 2 mega watt unit and it never even blinked. Best impact I ever bought. Got a 3/4” drive and used it to pull 2”bolts outta cases. All I ever did to keep them going is I oil them every day before use, 4 in 1/2”, 6 in the 3/4”.
I use 3/8” air hoses for the 1/2” and if I need the 3/4” it gets a 1/2” hose. I used 3/4” pipe to run the air from my compressor (150 PSI) then put regulators at the stations in my garage set to 105 PSI every 15 feet, it’s 45 feet by 25. I got enough hose to hook up 100 foot, but have found any more than 25 feet I just lose flow. I have a single 50 foot for doing tires. I’ve seen a lotta air tools killed by running to high of pressure. CFM not PSI gets it done. When I was on ships our system was set for 125 PSI with a 2” main to 1/2” stations where it was regulated to 95 PSI. When I work in power plants and refineries we have 1” stations at 100PSI. Never had issues any of these places.
I also have air with a 25 foot hose reel in my truck so I carry a Craftsman 1/2” in my box just in case. I also carry a Snap On 3/8” battery operated along with a Porter Cable 1/4” for the occasional emergent job. Sure made it easy when the trailer jacks failed to retract.
I use 3/8” air hoses for the 1/2” and if I need the 3/4” it gets a 1/2” hose. I used 3/4” pipe to run the air from my compressor (150 PSI) then put regulators at the stations in my garage set to 105 PSI every 15 feet, it’s 45 feet by 25. I got enough hose to hook up 100 foot, but have found any more than 25 feet I just lose flow. I have a single 50 foot for doing tires. I’ve seen a lotta air tools killed by running to high of pressure. CFM not PSI gets it done. When I was on ships our system was set for 125 PSI with a 2” main to 1/2” stations where it was regulated to 95 PSI. When I work in power plants and refineries we have 1” stations at 100PSI. Never had issues any of these places.
I also have air with a 25 foot hose reel in my truck so I carry a Craftsman 1/2” in my box just in case. I also carry a Snap On 3/8” battery operated along with a Porter Cable 1/4” for the occasional emergent job. Sure made it easy when the trailer jacks failed to retract.
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