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I took a look at it on my way to work. The regulator is just a short nipple away from the pressure switch. I should be able to unscrew it and thread a coupler straight on the tank. Well, right to the pressure switch. If that fails, I’d have to tee off under the pressure switch to make sure I get full tank volume.
Before I get into it though, I want to call the store and see if that will void my warranty. I don’t want to do this, then get told I tampered with it and can’t get any help.
There is no CFM requirements listed for the impact, unfortunately.
This is what I got as a gift.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-6-piece-tire-maintenance-kit/p-00916861000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1As best I can compare, it’s likely this impact gun:
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-1-2in-impact-wrench/p-00916882000P?prdNo=7&blockNo=7&blockType=G7
Which lists air consumption at 5.2 CFM. Pretty close really.Now here is the kicker. Going back to what I said a while ago in this tread, it works better with my little 3 gallon, 2.4 CFM compressor (http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-gallon-horizontal-air-compressor-with-hose/p-00915310000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2) than the giant 21 gallon tank. Compressor not withstanding, the tank alone should give me what I need. Honestly, I had forgotten about the 3 gallon compressor test I did a while ago until last night. I repeated my test and while I can hold it still with my hand, it hurts. It’s trying a lot harder to turn and the impact part is far more forceful. It can only run it for 2 seconds before I drop below the 90 PSI mark. I don’t remember why I decided it was the tool before, but I’m pretty sure now it’s the tank. Something must be constricting the air flow.
There is no CFM requirements listed for the impact, unfortunately.
This is what I got as a gift.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-6-piece-tire-maintenance-kit/p-00916861000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1As best I can compare, it’s likely this impact gun:
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-1-2in-impact-wrench/p-00916882000P?prdNo=7&blockNo=7&blockType=G7
Which lists air consumption at 5.2 CFM. Pretty close really.Now here is the kicker. Going back to what I said a while ago in this tread, it works better with my little 3 gallon, 2.4 CFM compressor (http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-gallon-horizontal-air-compressor-with-hose/p-00915310000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2) than the giant 21 gallon tank. Compressor not withstanding, the tank alone should give me what I need. Honestly, I had forgotten about the 3 gallon compressor test I did a while ago until last night. I repeated my test and while I can hold it still with my hand, it hurts. It’s trying a lot harder to turn and the impact part is far more forceful. It can only run it for 2 seconds before I drop below the 90 PSI mark. I don’t remember why I decided it was the tool before, but I’m pretty sure now it’s the tank. Something must be constricting the air flow.
Thanks. I do have a spare gauge, just no female quick connects. I’m pretty sure I’ll see my father-in-law this weekend as it’s his birthday. I’ll bring my impact and give it a try there. I was thinking about just buying another ho-hum, average impact from HF and trying it. I can always return it if it doesn’t work out. I might even just order an Earthquake and try to return this Craftsmen for store credit.
Thanks. I do have a spare gauge, just no female quick connects. I’m pretty sure I’ll see my father-in-law this weekend as it’s his birthday. I’ll bring my impact and give it a try there. I was thinking about just buying another ho-hum, average impact from HF and trying it. I can always return it if it doesn’t work out. I might even just order an Earthquake and try to return this Craftsmen for store credit.
Interesting. That’s a shame really. If you really have time to kill, you can get a BOB (http://www.amazon.com/RS232-DB25-BREAK-OUT-BOX-TESTER/dp/B005H46XS2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359555450&sr=8-1&keywords=breakout+box) and try to figure it out. Or buy a cable from craftsmen and map the pin out before you return it.
Interesting. That’s a shame really. If you really have time to kill, you can get a BOB (http://www.amazon.com/RS232-DB25-BREAK-OUT-BOX-TESTER/dp/B005H46XS2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359555450&sr=8-1&keywords=breakout+box) and try to figure it out. Or buy a cable from craftsmen and map the pin out before you return it.
I have opened the regulator to 125 PSI, but I don’t have a way to independently verify that. I’m not sure that is does put out the full 4.7 CFM, but I’m only 800 feet above sea level. If I recall right, the testing is done or calculated at sea level. I wouldn’t expect a huge change. And like you say, with a 21 gallon tank, I should get *something* out of it.
I think I’m going to try and talk to a manager there. I bought the service plan, and I’d be happy to return it for store credit. I wanted this one in the first place, but the price really put me off.
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-horsepower-29-gallon-150-psi-cast-iron-vertical-air-compressor-68127-8026.html#pr-header-68127Strangely, rated for less HP.
I have opened the regulator to 125 PSI, but I don’t have a way to independently verify that. I’m not sure that is does put out the full 4.7 CFM, but I’m only 800 feet above sea level. If I recall right, the testing is done or calculated at sea level. I wouldn’t expect a huge change. And like you say, with a 21 gallon tank, I should get *something* out of it.
I think I’m going to try and talk to a manager there. I bought the service plan, and I’d be happy to return it for store credit. I wanted this one in the first place, but the price really put me off.
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-horsepower-29-gallon-150-psi-cast-iron-vertical-air-compressor-68127-8026.html#pr-header-68127Strangely, rated for less HP.
It’s an oiled unit. It’s not too small either.
http://www.harborfreight.com/air-compressor-cast-iron-vertical-25-horsepower-21-gallon-125-psi-67847.htmlGiven the chance, I’d return it and trade up to the 29 gallon with better output.
It’s an oiled unit. It’s not too small either.
http://www.harborfreight.com/air-compressor-cast-iron-vertical-25-horsepower-21-gallon-125-psi-67847.htmlGiven the chance, I’d return it and trade up to the 29 gallon with better output.
Sounds like a pretty standard cable. I use to have boxes of serial cables. Have you tried one, or what makes you think it’s different?
