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Re: Compressor gets hot and blows line

How many tanks, of what size, are you trying to fill?

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Originally Posted by IndySam View Post
Compressors create heat when they compress air. In normal usage the heat is dissipated and doesn't cause a problem. If however the compressor is on for a long period of time, like in practice, there can be enough heat generated to soften the hose and create failure.

In good practice to connect the pressure relief valve and pressure switch directly to the compressor with brass fittings. This helps isolate the hose from the heat. The more metal between the hose and the compressor the better.
To that end, note the compressor in the lower left-hand corner of the robot: coupler, tee to relief valve, couple, tee to pressure switch, couple, tee to pressure gauge, then the quick-disconnect to a hose.

We also added the medium-sized muffin fan from the KOP blowing across the compressor and fittings, which helps a lot.

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