Caper Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 I think I already asked this question but I can't find it here...did a search :oops: I'm talking about the valves you can connect air hose to...I know you can use them to connect multiple hoses...but what I need to know is...can they be used to control how much air is getting through (e.g. I have an air pump, but I want to slow down how much is getting through?)????? Or will causing restriction burn out the air pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 Hi Caper, Restricting the air from your pump will indeed put back pressure on the diaphrams, and could cause their failure, or ease them off their seats. Most modern pumps have a flow control that you can adjust for less flow... but the REAL answer is, that you need another tank for the surplus air :) You can of course "bleed" a small amount off through a slightly open valve... with nothing attached... this may help. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted February 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 but the REAL answer is, that you need another tank for the surplus air I'm hoping to be able to buy another tank this summer. Have to wait and see what happens since I just got a job! Mind you, have no idea where I'd put it You can of course "bleed" a small amount off through a slightly open valve... with nothing attached I'm not sure I understand what you mean...no change that, I am not sure what you mean ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 I'm not sure I understand what you mean...no change that, I am not sure what you mean ? Ok... Coming from your pump you have an air line.. with possibly several outlets that are attached to "Tees" and valves. Add an extra "Tee".. plus a "Valve".. but on this valve don't attach an appliance.. just use the valve to bleed a small amount of air off so that your pump is running sweet without backpressure. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted February 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 Hmmm...haven't seen the "tees" for them here...will have to check that out when I go to the mall later. Okay...now, I do have another spare air pump that has 2 outlets on it. Maybe I should use this one??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted February 18, 2006 Report Share Posted February 18, 2006 Hmmm...haven't seen the "tees" for them here The "Tees" I mention are just the plastic parts shaped like this ........... Air Out ____.___l Air in ___l___ Air Out They allow you to branch off the main line to allow you to put additional items into the system... like an air stone.. or an additional air driven filter.. like the box type, or sponge filter. If you have too much air "now".. then possibly the double outlet (which has two diaphrams inside).. will have even more air.. so you will be increasing the problem... not solving it. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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