Can I Run Two Air Tanks?

Automotive Onboard Air Systems
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if i have a 5 gallon 7 port tank, would it help any to add another 5 gallon tank? I think I have the room for it. I am just worried that there wont be any benefit. Its still only going to be 150 psi…

HELP

Sonyman

2

If you’re going to increase your storage capacity, you should also consider adding to your air compressing ability. (In other words… is/are your compressor(s) rated to handle the volume you wish to fill?

3

yeah but ull have 10 gallons of air then… But u would def! need more compressors…
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4

I think I have the Viair 120C it does good but not sure it will be sufficent?

5

uhh no… upgrade to dual 480c

6

What is a 120C?

I work for VIAIR, and there is no such compressor.

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I’m running a pair of 5-Gal/7-Port tanks with a single ViAir 450c and it works fine :slight_smile:

The trick is keeping it cool and I do so with an enclosed box and cooling fans (suck/blow)

Without the box and fans, after a fill from 0-150 on just one tank, the head of the compressor gets hot enough to sizzle spit :eek:

However, within box with the fans running, I can fill both tanks and the head stays cool to the touch :cool:

It definitely takes longer to fill than if I had more than one compressor, but depending on your usage, a single will work just fine if installed in this manner :cool:

Rick