12-02-2015 10:29

MrForbes

Re: pic: Compressor Cooler

Cool!

(I wonder how legal that is?)

12-02-2015 10:44

Jon Stratis

Re: pic: Compressor Cooler

Very good question, and, I would think, worthy of a Q&A from the team if they want to ensure they don't have issues with legality in Duluth two weeks from now!

12-02-2015 10:56

nighterfighter

Re: pic: Compressor Cooler

What rule would make that illegal, assuming those are legal fans?

Would it be considered "modifying" the compressor?

12-02-2015 10:57

JamesCH95

Re: pic: Compressor Cooler

Bingo.

12-02-2015 11:15

droswell

Re: pic: Compressor Cooler

What's your thought on just using a zip tie to attach the fan to the top (that's what we have now). Compressor was not taken apart, but would the zip ties holding the fan on be a modification?

12-02-2015 11:19

Jon Stratis

Re: pic: Compressor Cooler

I wouldn't think zip ties would be a modification. I might worry, however, about what happens to that zip tie if the compressor gets hot...

12-02-2015 11:29

Rosiebotboss

Re: pic: Compressor Cooler

While I like the idea of fans keeping the compressor cool, I will advise you that this configuration (and now this compressor) is illegal as you have modified the compressor by removing the screws. <R65>

12-02-2015 11:30

JamesCH95

Re: pic: Compressor Cooler

These would work nicely I would think.

12-02-2015 12:11

hunterteam3476

Re: pic: Compressor Cooler

That look really good! keep up the good work.

12-02-2015 13:14

75vs1885

Re: pic: Compressor Cooler

I know the compressors get hot but is it really necessary? If it works effectively then it's totally worth it.

12-02-2015 13:47

BBray_T1296

Re: pic: Compressor Cooler

Where have these been all my life?

12-02-2015 13:47

MrForbes

Re: pic: Compressor Cooler

It depends on how often the compressor runs. The little compressor is rated at only 9% duty cycle, so if you don't let it cool off for 20 minutes between matches, it can over heat enough to either damage the compressor, or melt the plastic tubing connecting the compressor to the rest of the pneumatic system.

Pointing a fan at the compressor is a good idea. Mounting the fan to the compressor itself to accomplish this, might not be a good idea (and it might be contrary to the rules about modifying pneumatic components)