How far can compressor be from air tank? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cochino12 · 02-21-2011, 07:51 PM

I'm sure this has been covered but when I search all I find are threads asking for tank and compressor mounting spots.

So, how far can my compressor be from the air tank? I assume only as far as the braided leader hose? is it be ok to run a leader hose extension? I dont see why it would be a problem other than taking a little more air to fill up right? Thanks

broey · 02-21-2011, 08:56 PM

As far as you want, think of the air hose as extra room for air. having 10 feet of hose between a 5 gallon tank would be no different than 1 foot of hose and a 7 gallon tank. the only difference is the run time of the compressor.

02-21-2011, 07:51 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	How far can compressor be from air tank? I'm sure this has been covered but when I search all I find are threads asking for tank and compressor mounting spots. So, how far can my compressor be from the air tank? I assume only as far as the braided leader hose? is it be ok to run a leader hose extension? I dont see why it would be a problem other than taking a little more air to fill up right? Thanks __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

02-21-2011, 08:56 PM	#2
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: How far can compressor be from air tank? As far as you want, think of the air hose as extra room for air. having 10 feet of hose between a 5 gallon tank would be no different than 1 foot of hose and a 7 gallon tank. the only difference is the run time of the compressor. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate



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