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ChopperCity256 · 08-19-2012, 09:23 AM

What are the differences and why would you want either a 150psi or a 200psi setup? I have a 13 gallon tank with 2500 and 2600 Firestone bags. Would I need dual Viair 480s?
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*project 67 sub* · 08-19-2012, 11:01 AM

with 200 psi you would get more air storage than with 150 psi. the dual 480's are only rated for up to 10 gallons of air as are the 444's, also it takes a while to fill up the tank when they are that big. running that big of a tanks i would run 3-4 compressors or an edc. i have a 9 gallon tank with dual 444's and a 200 psi pressure switch in my burb, and it takes a a good 5+ minutes to fill it up from 165 to 200 psi. it also puts a pretty good load on the alternator when they are running... im going to end up putting an edc on it and keeping the electric compressors wired in but on a toggle switch as back up

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Pro Performance · 08-20-2012, 12:01 AM

^^^^^ x2

A good rule of thumb is at least 1 compressor for every 5 gallons, and if you want a lot of air for "playing with the switches", then 2 for every 5 gallons is good.

In your case, I would recommend 4 compressors for that much air storage, and the 444's are a great choice for the money and performance you get. We actual have a special this month on VIAIR compressors.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537192

To answer your questions though.... yes, 200 PSI just mean more air storage, which is good. If you have tanks rated to 200 PSI, then I would go with 200 PSI compressors and take advantage of the higher PSI.

Travis

ChopperCity256 · 08-20-2012, 12:09 AM

How good of A special are you talking?
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ChopperCity256 · 08-20-2012, 07:32 AM

I bought these parts new from a guy selling them. he said his girlfriend bought them for him. I got a really good deal on the tank and the bags but now its looking like the tank is too big for what i'm doing and the 2500 bags dont work with the porterbuilt bridge i have set up.. looks like im going to try to trade them out for what i need if i can.. thanks for all the cool info!

Pro Performance · 08-20-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopperCity256

How good of A special are you talking?
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Thanks,
Travis

08-19-2012, 09:23 AM	#1
ChopperCity256 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tampa, Florida. Posts: 87	whats the porpose of a 150psi and a 200psi setup? What are the differences and why would you want either a 150psi or a 200psi setup? I have a 13 gallon tank with 2500 and 2600 Firestone bags. Would I need dual Viair 480s? Posted via Mobile Device

08-19-2012, 11:01 AM	#2
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: whats the porpose of a 150psi and a 200psi setup? with 200 psi you would get more air storage than with 150 psi. the dual 480's are only rated for up to 10 gallons of air as are the 444's, also it takes a while to fill up the tank when they are that big. running that big of a tanks i would run 3-4 compressors or an edc. i have a 9 gallon tank with dual 444's and a 200 psi pressure switch in my burb, and it takes a a good 5+ minutes to fill it up from 165 to 200 psi. it also puts a pretty good load on the alternator when they are running... im going to end up putting an edc on it and keeping the electric compressors wired in but on a toggle switch as back up Posted via Mobile Device

08-20-2012, 12:01 AM	#3
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: whats the porpose of a 150psi and a 200psi setup? ^^^^^ x2 A good rule of thumb is at least 1 compressor for every 5 gallons, and if you want a lot of air for "playing with the switches", then 2 for every 5 gallons is good. In your case, I would recommend 4 compressors for that much air storage, and the 444's are a great choice for the money and performance you get. We actual have a special this month on VIAIR compressors. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537192 To answer your questions though.... yes, 200 PSI just mean more air storage, which is good. If you have tanks rated to 200 PSI, then I would go with 200 PSI compressors and take advantage of the higher PSI. Travis

08-20-2012, 12:09 AM	#4
ChopperCity256 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tampa, Florida. Posts: 87	Re: whats the porpose of a 150psi and a 200psi setup? How good of A special are you talking? Posted via Mobile Device

08-20-2012, 07:32 AM	#5
ChopperCity256 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tampa, Florida. Posts: 87	Re: whats the porpose of a 150psi and a 200psi setup? I bought these parts new from a guy selling them. he said his girlfriend bought them for him. I got a really good deal on the tank and the bags but now its looking like the tank is too big for what i'm doing and the 2500 bags dont work with the porterbuilt bridge i have set up.. looks like im going to try to trade them out for what i need if i can.. thanks for all the cool info!



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