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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:45 AM
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Air Tanks - Does Size Matter?

I've got Firestone Ride-Rite Airbags on my F-350.

I want to install a compressor (100% duty cycle, 150 psi) with a Firestone control panel for the air bags. Later, I intend to install a set of air horns. I also want to be able to air up truck and trailer tires when needed.

Is there any advantage to going with a 10 gallon air tank over a 1 gallon or 5 gallon air tank for these purposes?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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The air compressor provided in the Firestone kit has very low capacity so if you intend to air up tires I would use the largest air tank that will fit under your truck.

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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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Thanks Lou. I'm not planning on using a kit. Here's what I think I want:

Control Panel 2225 - - $98
Single guage and Pneumatic switch. White face. /w 30 feet 1/4 in air line.

Compressor 9287 -$286
Super Ultimate Heavy Duty,
Max Air Pressure 150 psi
Duty Cycle 100%
Amp. Draw 23
CFM @ 60 PSI 1.18
CFM @ 100 PSI .94

5 Gallon Air Tank 9246 - $76
9.5 in. Diameter, 20.75 in. Length, Four 1/ 4 in. NPT, One 1/ 8 in. NPT Ports, Each

Pressure Switch 9016 - $34
90 on/120 off.
 
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