How many U.S. dollars are the Altaros boosters going for now?
This is why I like perspective!That old compressor runs the biggest air wrench that we use on the trailers and tractors, but I wanted to be sure.Tell me if my thinking is wrong: I want to have my separators, filters and booster as far down the line, as possible, in order to facilitate the precipitation of everything I don't want. We've probably got close to 200 feet of pipe running around the shop, so I can plug in just about anywhere.Quote from: KnifeMaker on December 15, 2016, 05:45:59 AMIf it is a 240 two stage, It should be fine. I would assume it would be the 9 cfm on the 240. I would use a good oil separator on an older unit. Heck, even on a New Unit! also remember, electric motors are rated differently in the past as to how they are now. Older motors were larger for the hp rating. and they seem to be Much stronger than today's. (Same in lawn mowers these days). Takes a 5 hp to do what a 2 hp did 20 years ago on a mower. Now, they are rated at non stress load. In days past, the rating was at full stress. Huge difference!!!I'll bet it will be just fine. A new 1.5 horse would not run a two stage compressor in most cases. So if it works----- knife
If it is a 240 two stage, It should be fine. I would assume it would be the 9 cfm on the 240. I would use a good oil separator on an older unit. Heck, even on a New Unit! also remember, electric motors are rated differently in the past as to how they are now. Older motors were larger for the hp rating. and they seem to be Much stronger than today's. (Same in lawn mowers these days). Takes a 5 hp to do what a 2 hp did 20 years ago on a mower. Now, they are rated at non stress load. In days past, the rating was at full stress. Huge difference!!!I'll bet it will be just fine. A new 1.5 horse would not run a two stage compressor in most cases. So if it works----- knife
Quote from: Wayne52 on December 15, 2016, 08:55:34 AMHow many U.S. dollars are the Altaros boosters going for now?$613 was my invoiced amount. Included shipping. This also included the price increase for the fitting mentioned earlier.
My thinking was the same as yours. I did learn that it is good to have one water separator at the main compressor, and the rest of the separators Oil/water/desiccant, very near the Altaros. Knife
I'm disappointed. Was told mine should be finished yesterday, ready to ship today and I have not heard back from them yet.
It looks like it may not make it before Christmas but it's in the U.S. and through customs!
Quote from: customcutter on October 04, 2016, 11:14:09 AMNeither pump generates moisture. The moisture comes from the humidity in the air. The smaller pump runs hotter and when the hot air hit the cold tank or piping it condensates easier than it does with the larger pump. You still need a dessicant or drier. I know there is a small one on the Altars, but will it be sufficient for heavy use in high humidity?When a compressor runs almost continuously, it runs hot, and produces a lot of moisture.Running the Altaros off a first stage compressor that is too small, will result in a lot of moisture being produced.
Neither pump generates moisture. The moisture comes from the humidity in the air. The smaller pump runs hotter and when the hot air hit the cold tank or piping it condensates easier than it does with the larger pump. You still need a dessicant or drier. I know there is a small one on the Altars, but will it be sufficient for heavy use in high humidity?
Has anyone figured out the Altaros yet? Is this thing a bust?I've read page after page of Well my compressor is over heating maybe I can get a bigger one. Or in theory it should fill my tank from 3000 to 4500 psi in 2 hours. But then I see no follow ups.I have a tiger shark tank 74 CU FT. Anyone know how fast it can fill 3000-4500 with the Altaros? I know their web site has theoretical numbers but was hoping for real life numbers.Compressor - Oil or no oil what is the consensus on that? I have a 4 gallon oil commercial grade 15 years old I doubt it would handle it. So I'll need to buy a new compressor. Better to have a 5 gallon commercial grade 3HP oil makita or that 30 gallon husky w the oiless (burn out faster) motor?Price including shipping? 650.00? + 320.00(compressor) = 970.00 + all the filters = 1,000 + I like that it runs cool and won't wear out but it seems to pass the buck to your main compressor and wear it out faster. That is why I think oil would be better and just buy a oil separator.Oh for water have any of you tried elevating the hose so the condensation runs downhill back to your main compressor?Or even better have any of you used a condenser on the input air to the main compressor? Basically feeding the compressor dry air so your filter last 10x longer. Check this video out on how to properly dry the air.But that also adds to the cost.Is this thing any faster than a shoebox? It sounds easier than the shoebox, but the shoebox does not put much strain on the main compressor the Altaros sounds like it does and I am concerned that the oi-less compressors won't hold up and will break early.