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Old 04-01-2012, 06:00 PM   #1
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shrader valves 4 days/now want play time

ok so i have been on shrader valves for 4 days and now i want some play time what do i need? there has to be a compressor that is the old faithfull what is it? im guessing 100% duty cycle is the way to go? i dont know anything about air please help.....i dont want to spend 2000$
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Old 04-01-2012, 06:01 PM   #2
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Re: shrader valves 4 days/now want play time

even if i can just air it out then fill it back up when i drive....
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Old 04-01-2012, 06:36 PM   #3
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Re: shrader valves 4 days/now want play time

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even if i can just air it out then fill it back up when i drive....
Seems like you are running a small tank guessing 5gal? with one compressor?

I used to run 2 viars looped to 10gallons of air with 200psi pressure switch. I was running shockwaves upfront with reg. double bev. bags in the back. Was able to lay it out and fill it all the way back up.

Let me know ur set-up..
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Old 04-01-2012, 06:45 PM   #4
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Re: shrader valves 4 days/now want play time

VIAIR will be the way to go for sure. If you just have schrader valves and want something to hook up to that and fill the bags, then a portable is your easiest and cheapest solution.

I would though, look into getting something that you can use later, when you decide to upgrade your system to valves, etc. I would recommend the 400C (or 450C), pressure switch and tank. You can then hook up a coil hose to that with an air chuck, and fill from that.

Then, when you decide you want to upgrade to electric valves, you can still use the tank & compressors, etc.
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Old 04-01-2012, 07:05 PM   #5
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Re: shrader valves 4 days/now want play time

i have bags for all around on shrader valves...only the rear installed right now ..in 2 weeks i get 2.5 drop spindles and brake kit so im waiting to put the front bags in untill i get it....i have no tank and no compressor....just bags and shrader valves
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Old 04-01-2012, 07:20 PM   #6
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I suggest one 5 gallon or two 3 gallon tanks and a ViAir compressor.
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Old 04-01-2012, 07:26 PM   #7
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seems like they have 500 compressors what is the good one? im in the Okanagan so it gets very hot here...
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Heat won't be an issue. If you are concerned of duty cycle then I would go with the 450C which is basically bulletproof. Guys run these in the deserts of Arizona here without issues.

VIAIR 450C Compressor
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Old 04-03-2012, 12:53 PM   #9
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Re: shrader valves 4 days/now want play time

I fabed up a mount for a York compressor, to a 5gal tank under my bed. I flip the switch at 0 Psi and go to 140 psi in a matter of seconds! I could not recommend it more!
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Old 04-03-2012, 02:18 PM   #10
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Re: shrader valves 4 days/now want play time

I recently upgraded from schraders, I went to a Viair 380C 100% duty/200 psi compressor. I had a 1 gallon tank already, but I need to upgrade to at least a 3 gallon and I used paddle valve switches and gauges for control. I love the set up on the budget I had and it seems to work great. There are pics are more info in my build thread.
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Old 04-03-2012, 11:11 PM   #11
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Just pm street3285 or way2lo2 both sell everything you would need and will take care of you.
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I recommend way2lo2 as well, he sold me my Viair and is awesome to deal with!!
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its the shipping to canada that Fs me....and then the boarder tax
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