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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-08-2017, 19:00
Replies: 141
Views: 43,528
Posted By softdown
Re: Powering an electric dive compressor

One way to look at it. Another is the reduced wear and tear on the main generator. I would get the gas engine over the electric motor. I don't plan on using marina slips at all. Like staying at a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-08-2017, 15:09
Replies: 141
Views: 43,528
Posted By softdown
Re: Powering an electric dive compressor

6hp Subaru engine: Max-Air 35 Scuba Tank Compressors (https://www.leisurepro.com/p-mxa35/max-air-35-scuba-tank-compressors)

Took an hour to find that? I am slipping...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-08-2017, 14:09
Replies: 141
Views: 43,528
Posted By softdown
Re: Powering an electric dive compressor

It could also be noted that at least one scuba tank compressor manufacturer sells their gas powered model for the same amount as their electric. Memory recalls a modest engine.....4 or 5 hp.

Wish...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-08-2017, 10:19
Replies: 141
Views: 43,528
Posted By softdown
Re: Powering an electric dive compressor

Can you take your generator to a store that sells the scuba tank compressor? What is on paper doesn't always match the real world. Your challenge is the compressor start up surge. If that proves...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-08-2017, 18:16
Replies: 141
Views: 43,528
Posted By softdown
Re: Powering an electric dive compressor

It probably is easy to use. My system came with a MATE that I seem encouraged to program over the Flexmax.

People tell me I am lucky in that "everything is prewired". Having done basic...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-08-2017, 17:45
Replies: 141
Views: 43,528
Posted By softdown
Re: Powering an electric dive compressor

I'm a regular at a solar board occupied with mostly professionals. The only negative I have ever seen posted about Outback is by me. Their plethora of manuals can be confusing for the layman. I have...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-08-2017, 08:41
Replies: 141
Views: 43,528
Posted By softdown
Re: Powering an electric dive compressor

I certainly agree that trying to regularly fill scuba tanks from solar batteries is asking for problems. It would take an almost inconceivable solar set-up on a boat.

The German Type XXI...
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