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Old 20-03-2013, 22:01   #1
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Hooker power

Using power dive hooker I need to get more air ,my unit is 12amp 12Volt 2 cfm 18 psi.The next more powerful unit is 24amp 12Volt 4cfm 24 psi.
How can I increase the output of my current unit?
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Old 20-03-2013, 22:10   #2
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Re: Hooker power

This is a very disturbing post unless you are talking about hookah.

From what I know about pumps and motors in general, I doubt you're in luck. Do you need more pressure or volume? If you just want to add a person and go no deeper you just need more volume. If you want to go deeper you need both. Running a compressor faster does not increase pressure, so adding a faster motor doesn't help deeper and the compressor is probably only rated for a certain speed anyway. A higher pressure compressor will require more power, so you replace both the motor and compressor and now you're at the point where you're at buying the next one up.
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Old 20-03-2013, 22:19   #3
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Re: Hooker power

Are you sharing your 'hooker' with another person?
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Old 20-03-2013, 22:25   #4
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Re: Hooker power

by definition a hooker always shared by many people I am not sure how you would give her more power
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Old 20-03-2013, 22:26   #5
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Re: Hooker power

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How can I increase the output of my current unit?
Forget it. You need a bigger piston. Ain't gonna happen. If you want more output you'll need to buy a bigger compressor.

And as previously mentioned, it's a hookah, not a "hooker."
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Old 20-03-2013, 22:31   #6
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Re: Hooker power

you could try running it at 24 volts but not for too long or if it gets to hot
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