compressor query

compressor query

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2 May 2015 at 16:17 #188407
Steve Butler 1
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Has anyone used a bambi bb24v compressor to run stationary engine,s like helping dads current and earlier models

Or is it better to go for a cheaper noisy type and spend the savings on sound proofing

This is my first post and would appreciate any advice

sb
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2 May 2015 at 16:17 #39352
Steve Butler 1
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2 May 2015 at 16:39 #188409
Thor 🇳🇴
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Hi Steve,

Welcome to the forum. I haven't used a Bambi compressor to run my small oscillating engine, I have used another compressor often used for small air brush spray guns. The Bambi should be able to run your engine.

Thor

Edited By Thor on 02/05/2015 16:42:09
3 May 2015 at 10:42 #188457
Ferrum
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John: as you have used one and have real, rather than theoretical, knowledge, how big an engine could one of the Bambi compressors operate?

If I have it correct they supply 30 litres per minute. What does that correspond to in, say, running Stuart engines?

Ron
3 May 2015 at 11:44 #188464
Ferrum
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John: thank you very much.

Ron
5 May 2015 at 17:07 #188767
Steve Butler 1
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Thanks for the feedback

sb
5 May 2015 at 17:29 #188771
Roger Woollett
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As John says make sure it is not running continuously. I have a bambi and fried the controller so I know. Check the compressor and if it starts getting really hot STOP.

Roger Woollett
6 May 2015 at 10:30 #188848
Ian S C
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Another thing you will probably notice if your engine is new, as it runs for an hour or two, it will free up/get run in, and use less and less air to maintain the same rpm, an engine such as the Stuart Turner S9 is designed to run at 400rpm, and if the govenor is working properly, it will hold that speed fairly closely, on the engine I rebuilt, on a pressure range from 20psi to 60psi.

The S9 got nicked, and we have not found it yet B***ER.

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