JST Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 i know very little about much and less about ARB compressors. In short i have a std compressor in the truck with 3 outlets? 2 have an axle locker each and the third has the pressure regulator of what ever its called which kicks the compressor in and out. No ideally i would like 5 feeds out from the compressor for various things, so how do i go about changing whats there and what do i need? any suggestions welcome, with a link would be ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 What sort of pressure are you wanting to use out of the compressor? the ARB switch cuts it around 120psi approx you'll need toadd a Tee piece to the pressure swich port or alternatley drill the air chamber for additional pressure switches you could fit additional solenoids the same as the Arb ones that vent on the solenoid block themselves. Joe90 did a pic recently that shows additional connections to a compressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 James , Fit a 1/8 bsp Tee piece before each solenoid , or a Tee on a Tee on one solenoid port to give you a five port outlet , I would strongly advise against drilling a pressure vessel to obtain more ports . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I added a T piece between the arb and the regulator. For some reason arb use bsp threads not the more common npt type. Seem to remember needing tapered thread on the arb but parallel thread for the air bit. I found a friendly plumbers merchants who found the right bits for about £2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Jase the original holes are drilled what is the issue with adding a hole and tapping it with a taper tap? I was thinking the pressure isn't like a Dive cylinder. Ready to learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 My set-up is a bit different. I have one feed (central one) for the cut-off, one feed for the air freespool and the third goes to a small alluminium distribution block from which I have the 2 lockers and a PCL connector. I decided that this was better as the distribution block also gives room for 2 further expansion ports (centre winch freespool, etc)... All mounted behind the passenger seat on the bulkhead. Not overly elegant, but definitely functional and all interconnected with 8mm pipe to keep the air volume up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 James , Fit a 1/8 bsp Tee piece before each solenoid , or a Tee on a Tee on one solenoid port to give you a five port outlet , I would strongly advise against drilling a pressure vessel to obtain more ports . Jase - who would you get them from? anyone have a good reliable internet source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Axminster-Threaded-Airline-Fittings-22732.htm http://www.coleparmer.co.uk/catalog/product_index.asp?cls=1472&Mode=7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 When dya need them by ? , Another soloution is pipe a tee into a manifold block then it can be fitted remotely and take a few more accesory ports . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Tony - cheers for link, was after push fits really well, push fit one end 1/8 the other. When dya need them by ? , Another soloution is pipe a tee into a manifold block then it can be fitted remotely and take a few more accesory ports . no major rush but just trying to sort a few things now am after 2 x 6mm OD push fit 'y' Pieces, plus 1 x 6mm OD push fit to 1/8 BSP plus some 6mm pipe currently!!! you have a source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Derek Lane near White Horse Motors in Exeter sell just about everything That is where I got mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Dont have to go that far James , http://www.teloos.co.uk/company/rotec_hydraulics_ltd/880122744956.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redben101 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 James, I buy fittings from AEP on Heathpark in Honiton and they are very helpful, Pirtek on Marsh Barton in Exeter are also good. If you want some 6mm pneumatic nylon pipe i have a fair bit, drop me a line and i will leave some behind when i collect the cutter tomorrow, also have a new 1/8bsp - 6mm push fit elbow if you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Dont have to go that far James , http://www.teloos.co.uk/company/rotec_hydraulics_ltd/880122744956.htm yeah i do they moved from there about 2 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Surely there is another pnuematics agent in Taunton , if no luck , I keep those on the van . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 James, I buy fittings from AEP on Heathpark in Honiton and they are very helpful, Pirtek on Marsh Barton in Exeter are also good. If you want some 6mm pneumatic nylon pipe i have a fair bit, drop me a line and i will leave some behind when i collect the cutter tomorrow, also have a new 1/8bsp - 6mm push fit elbow if you want it. Ben yes please, could you bring some tomorrow please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Surely there is another pnuematics agent in Taunton , if no luck , I keep those on the van . Rotec are still around in Taunton, just trying to remember where! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Agritrac In Wiliton Sell some I got swivel push fits from them you could call and check I can collect them for you and drop them in tomorrow. they use them in the crop sprayers they make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redben101 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 No probs, will bring it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Priorswood i believe Cheers for the offer Tony, will see how tomorrow goes, very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=9pS&resnum=0&q=push+fit+1/8+bsp+air+fittings+uk&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=rdzDSoqPGNWgjAeJ4uHIBA&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=5 Lists everything you mentioned. If ebay is a Prob just say I can return the favour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Cheers Tony, will have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 is the compressor 1/8 BSP or BSPT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Tapered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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