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Re: Electric Compressor for Pneumatic Engines
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lugnet.technic
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Sun, 9 Jul 2006 21:31:18 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Avi Parvin wrote:
> There are two types of compressors I consider at the moment:
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> 12V, 250-300 PSI, intended to be used for vehicle tires and floating devices.
> These are fairly cheap, 20-50 USD (converted from Israeli currency).
> 220V, 15-55 PSI, designed for air-brush painting. These are pretty expensive,
> starting at about 180 USD.
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> I’m afraid the first type is too powerful for Lego, and probably will damage it.
> I honestly don’t know if the second type is strong enough.
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> Avi Parvin
The first compressor (250-300 psi) is too powerful, unless you can put a
regulator or pressure reducing valve on it. 20-30 psi is probably ideal. See
this old thread:
http://news.lugnet.com/org/us/lugola/?n=914
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 | | Re: Electric Compressor for Pneumatic Engines
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| (...) Thanks for your reply, Danny. Have you tested the Fischertechnik with Lego? There are two types of compressors I consider at the moment: 12V, 250-300 PSI, intended to be used for vehicle tires and floating devices. These are fairly cheap, (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jul-06, to lugnet.technic)
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