Hey guys hope I can get some help here. I’m looking at getting the crossfire pro here soon but am gathering some of the other tools first. I’ve seen a couple people recommending a 60 gallon but would it be possible to run with a 30 gallon?
Thanks I’m advance guys I really appreciate it.
Honestly you may … how much cutting are you planning on doing? The more a compressor runs the more you have to battle moisture.
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I ran a 30 gallon unit…made my life much more complicated…
it may make the demand of your plasma cutter…but the amount it runs to keep up is where the problems starts.
As stated by Phillip it will run a lot…and a compressor that runs a lot will put out hot air…hot air carries mositure which is the devil to consumables.
here is a video of my system…now it is a little extreme…but I have dry air while living in a humid climate.
the other things to remember…
- limit the amount of hose you use. hose restricts air movement and reduces flow SCFM.
- limit the number of fittings…if you have a lot of fittings keep them at least 3/8".
- do not get confused between air pressure PSI and air flow SCFM…most plasma require 100psi to them…but make sure you have the flow…
- the last 2 itmes I recommend to have are a visual beaded air dryer then a motorguard filter then into the plasma.
beaded air dryers let you onitor the moistre getting through, and the beads can be recharged in an oven easily…
Motorguard filters are the best and last resort to keep clean air to the plasma…
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How many CFM is the compressor you’re looking at?
Your CFM output of your compressor is going to determine the total run time.
Storage capacity of your tank in gallons is going to affect the cycle time.
Your air drying equipment should be capable of removing moisture from the air even when the compressor has to run continuously ( or to its maximum duty cycle)
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