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Brad nailer and tire inflator tank, dangerous?
This pneumatics brad nailer calls for 55-100-psi, the 5G tank
supplies 120-psi. The instructions on the side of the tank says, "do not use on pneumatics tools." It didn't say anything about single shot nailers. The laws of physics yet is prove itself. But if anyone see an imminent tank explosion from a hundreds brads let me know so I can get a proper pancake tank. What is the danger with running brad nailers off tire inflator tank? Thanks |
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Leroy Mowry wrote:
> This pneumatics brad nailer calls for 55-100-psi, the 5G tank > supplies 120-psi. The instructions on the side of the tank says, "do > not use on pneumatics tools." It didn't say anything about single shot > nailers. The laws of physics yet is prove itself. But if anyone see > an imminent tank explosion from a hundreds brads let me know so > I can get a proper pancake tank. What is the danger with running > brad nailers off tire inflator tank? > > Thanks Since when is a brad nailer not a pneumatic tool ? You're going to cause excessive wear on the moving parts of the nailer . I've seen nailers with the bottom of the cylinder broken out from excessive pressure . The drive pin can break . The piston o-rings can fail . And last but not least , the casting can rupture - especially if it's one of the cheap imports . Why not make a trip to the nearest hardware store and pick up a cheap regulator and a couple of quick disconnects ? -- Snag aka OSG #1 '76 FLH "Bag Lady" BS132 SENS NEWT "A hand shift is a manly shift ." <shamelessly stolen> |
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On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 10:33:45 GMT, "Leroy Mowry" > wrote:
> What is the danger with running >brad nailers off tire inflator tank? I do it all the time. I don't see what the problem could be. Barry |
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On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 14:49:54 GMT, Ba r r y
> wrote: >On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 10:33:45 GMT, "Leroy Mowry" > wrote: > >> What is the danger with running >>brad nailers off tire inflator tank? > > >I do it all the time. I don't see what the problem could be. > >Barry Check that, I was assuming that you were using a regulator, as I do. No regulator could be a problem. Most BORGs sell small regulators for less than $20. I actually use a second regulator near the tool about 90% of the time, as it saves trips back to the compressor for fine pressure adjustments. Barry |
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Terry Coombs > wrote: >Leroy Mowry wrote: >> This pneumatics brad nailer calls for 55-100-psi, the 5G tank >> supplies 120-psi. The instructions on the side of the tank says, "do >> not use on pneumatics tools." It didn't say anything about single shot >> nailers. The laws of physics yet is prove itself. But if anyone see >> an imminent tank explosion from a hundreds brads let me know so >> I can get a proper pancake tank. What is the danger with running >> brad nailers off tire inflator tank? >> >> Thanks > > Since when is a brad nailer not a pneumatic tool ? You're going to cause >excessive wear on the moving parts of the nailer . I've seen nailers with >the bottom of the cylinder broken out from excessive pressure . The drive >pin can break . The piston o-rings can fail . And last but not least , the >casting can rupture - especially if it's one of the cheap imports . > Why not make a trip to the nearest hardware store and pick up a cheap >regulator and a couple of quick disconnects ? > >-- >Snag aka OSG #1 >'76 FLH "Bag Lady" >BS132 SENS NEWT >"A hand shift is a manly shift ." ><shamelessly stolen> > > Or until then, simply fill the tank to only 100psi? -- Larry Wasserman Baltimore, Maryland |
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A brad nailer doesn't use very much air. I have a "proper" hotdog air
compresor for mine, and I can use up nearly a full load of brads before it will trip the low pressure switch on the compressor. A framing nailer is a different story. Only get about a dozen nails before it cycles. Depending on the size of his tank, the OP could do a reasonable amount of work before needing to refill his tank. In any case, a regulator is still highly recommended. For safety issues, and so one has a consistent driving force. JW |
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