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steven d. ferguson

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GMCers,
Today was the end for my air tank. I'm not going to repair it again.
I just checked Gene's site & Patrick's site and cannot find a source for
exact replacement tanks. Any help?
TIA,
Steve F.
 
Steve:

John Clement in Corona CA is the guru on the air compressor system. Recommend you
contact him: 909-737-0969.

Paul Bartz

From: owner-gmcmotorhome
[mailto:owner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Steven D. Ferguson
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2000 10:09 PM

Today was the end for my air tank. I'm not going to repair it again.
I just checked Gene's site & Patrick's site and cannot find a source for
exact replacement tanks. Any help?
 
> Jim DeMaere stainless steel air tanks 1st design $89 and 2nd design $59.
>
> I have one and they are beautiful
>
> phone: 403-329-3091
>

> >GMCers,
> > Today was the end for my air tank. I'm not going to repair it again.
> >I just checked Gene's site & Patrick's site and cannot find a source for
> >exact replacement tanks. Any help?
> >TIA,
> > Steve F.
> >
> >
> >

I, too have Jim's airtank (and hot water tank). A work of art. Stop messing
with old rotted out steel tanks and replace with his stainless tank, and the
upgrades from Cinnebar, if you don't already have them. If you have the
2-bag air system, also order Jim's air bag protectors. I wish I had before I
installed shut-off valves.


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I made my own air tank out of 4" SCH40 PVC pipe. I glued on end caps and
then drilled and tapped for the fittings. I located the tank betwen the
frame rails. I made it large enough that I have enough volume to inflate
a tire. If more air is wanted make two. I used 3/4" SCH40 pipe in my
garage to run the air lines from my compressor. I have air drops on all
the walls for under $30.00.
The other Jim 76GMC 500Cad
 
I too have a 4" PVC tank. It's about 4' long and located under the
streetside twin bed with the Thomas 317 conpressor. It takes about 3
minutes to pump up if the system has been let down for leveling. I also
tee'd in a coupler in the wheel well and carry a 50' air hose in case
anyone needs air.

>In a message dated 04/16/2000 6:34:34 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

>
> Date: 04/16/2000 6:34:34 AM Pacific Daylight Time
> From: slwjmw (jim wagner)
> Sender: owner-gmcmotorhome
> Reply-to: gmcmotorhome
> To: gmcmotorhome
>
> I made my own air tank out of 4" SCH40 PVC pipe. I glued on end caps and<
> then drilled and tapped for the fittings. I located the tank between the<
> frame rails. I made it large enough that I have enough volume to inflate
> a tire. If more air is wanted make two. I used 3/4" SCH40 pipe in my
> garage to run the air lines from my compressor. I have air drops on all
> the walls for under $30.00.
> The other Jim 76GMC 500Cad
>
> Hay, good idea Jim. How long did you make the tank? And how long does it
>take to air up? Jerry, C.P.E. cloudy in Memphis

Dave (& his "do it all" assistant, Dege), '76 Royale, Santa Barbara, CA
 
What is the pressure rating on that pipe? How much pressure do you put in
it???
Rob Teed 74 Painted Desert
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gmcmotorhome
> [mailto:owner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Dave Lowry
> Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2000 5:20 PM
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Cc: lowry
> Subject: Re: GMC: Air Tank
>
>
> I too have a 4" PVC tank. It's about 4' long and located under the
> streetside twin bed with the Thomas 317 conpressor. It takes about 3
> minutes to pump up if the system has been let down for leveling. I also
> tee'd in a coupler in the wheel well and carry a 50' air hose in case
> anyone needs air.
>
>
> >In a message dated 04/16/2000 6:34:34 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

> >
> > > Date: 04/16/2000 6:34:34 AM Pacific Daylight Time
> > From: slwjmw (jim wagner)
> > Sender: owner-gmcmotorhome
> > Reply-to: gmcmotorhome
> > To: gmcmotorhome
> >
> > I made my own air tank out of 4" SCH40 PVC pipe. I glued on end
> caps and<
> > then drilled and tapped for the fittings. I located the tank
> between the<
> > frame rails. I made it large enough that I have enough volume to inflate
> > a tire. If more air is wanted make two. I used 3/4" SCH40 pipe in my
> > garage to run the air lines from my compressor. I have air drops on all
> > the walls for under $30.00.
> > The other Jim 76GMC 500Cad
> >
> > Hay, good idea Jim. How long did you make the tank? And how long does it
> >take to air up? Jerry, C.P.E.
> cloudy in Memphis
>
> Dave (& his "do it all" assistant, Dege), '76 Royale, Santa Barbara, CA
>
>
>

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>What is the pressure rating on that pipe? How much pressure do you put in
>it???
>Rob Teed 74 Painted Desert

IIRC, it was 450 psi. What ever it was, it's marked all along the pipe and
it was at least twice the capacity of the Thomas. HTH

Dave (& his "do it all" assistant, Dege), '76 Royale, Santa Barbara, CA
 
>And what is the rating at 180 degrees or so? Can get that hot or hotter in
>the summer when parked after stopping.
>I think you guys may be building a bomb just waiting to go off.
>
>Just my opinion of course.
>
Fortunately, my compressor and tank are in a cool place (beside the rear
wheel well and under a bed). I doubt the temperature ever gets above 75 in
there. But if I was worried about it, couldn't I just add a 160# pressure
relief valve?

Dave (& his "do it all" assistant, Dege), '76 Royale, Santa Barbara, CA
 
Thanks Guys,
I work with PVC all the time. Never thought to use it as an airtank.
Thanks for the info.
Rob Teed 74 Painted Desert

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gmcmotorhome
> [mailto:owner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Dave Lowry
> Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2000 7:58 PM
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Cc: lowry
> Subject: Re: GMC: RE: Air Tank
>
>
>
> >Rob - I had posted this about 4 hours ago.
> >
> > > I did a quick net search and found this site that says that 4"
> pipe has a
> >
> >220 psi rating.
> >
> >
> >Water Pressure Ratings Tables (at 23 C [73.4 F])
> >
> >For Schedule 40 PVC Plastic Pipe
> >
> >
> >http://www.csupomona.edu/~rkumar/lis231/231tables/pvcsch40t.htm
> >
> >Emery Stora
> >77 Kingsley
> >Santa Fe, NM
>
> Thanks, Emery
> I guess 450 was a little high, huh? (CRS)
> But 220 is still ok since the compressor will only pump 150.
>
> Dave (& his "do it all" assistant, Dege), '76 Royale, Santa Barbara, CA
>
>
>
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My '76 has EL1--the compressor & tank are mounted on the backside of the
left wheel well in the bottom portion of the closet. Guess it's different
than the normal configuration. I like it, 'cuz it's one thing I haven't had
to work on....yet. I flip the switch & it goes up/down like it's supposed
to. When I do replace components, I'll probably use a 110 volt compressor &
20 gallon tank. I am always close to AC & have the Onan & like to use my
air tools. When I first got my coach, I was disturbed by that awful noise
in the back--I opened the access door & like to have fell over laughing when
I saw that compressor. Reminded me of an .049 model airplane engine. I
wouldn't call that an air "tank"..more like a buffer...as in "printer
buffer."

80 degrees tomorrow--will work on GMC

Steve Clevenger
76 Transmode 230
Tulsa, OK.
 
My 76 was made Nov 75. I have Power Level. Air tank is the large one
mounted on drivers side along with compressor.
Take Care
Arch

Ditto on everything you said Arch. Mines the same!
Steve
 
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