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|model=350-15 | |model=350-15 | ||
|arrived=2015 | |arrived=2015 | ||
| − | |doesitwork= | + | |doesitwork=No aug 26 2021. |
| − | |contact=General | + | |contact=General Operations Team. Andrew Morris. |
|where=Boiler Room (General) | |where=Boiler Room (General) | ||
|certification=no | |certification=no | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
The quincy compressor is the main compressed air source for PS1. This compressor is in the boiler-room and supplied air via overhead piping to: | The quincy compressor is the main compressed air source for PS1. This compressor is in the boiler-room and supplied air via overhead piping to: | ||
| − | *the general worktables | + | *the general worktables in General, Wood and Hot metals |
*back door next to small metals | *back door next to small metals | ||
*wall of cold metals | *wall of cold metals | ||
*shopbot | *shopbot | ||
*West wall of hot metals | *West wall of hot metals | ||
| + | *lasers for air assist | ||
The compressor is a 2 stage unit, with integral unloaders and an aftercooler/catch tank after the compressor stage. The The compressor is currently configured: | The compressor is a 2 stage unit, with integral unloaders and an aftercooler/catch tank after the compressor stage. The The compressor is currently configured: | ||
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==maintenance == | ==maintenance == | ||
| − | *The local quincy distributor is very helpful for gaskets and replacement parts: John Hinkel <[email protected]> , Our compressor is old enough that he can't look up the exact parts on his computer so there is some guesswork in identifying which gaskets are correct. So far he's been on the ball. | + | ** out of service 8/26/21. Andrew m Brian d and gary n assessed a major failure. We have contacted Quincy for a service call. |
| + | *The local quincy distributor is very helpful for gaskets and replacement parts: John Hinkel <[email protected]> NOT AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL 2021. , | ||
| + | *Our compressor is old enough that he can't look up the exact parts on his computer so there is some guesswork in identifying which gaskets are correct. So far he's been on the ball. | ||
*The compressor came on a tank from the 1960's and it is unclear whether this tanks is safe to use. The cost of hydro-testing was prohibitive, so a new tank was procured from McMaster Carr | *The compressor came on a tank from the 1960's and it is unclear whether this tanks is safe to use. The cost of hydro-testing was prohibitive, so a new tank was procured from McMaster Carr | ||
*The compressor has a history of leaking BADLY. In June 2017, the compressor head was diassembled, cleaned, and new gaskets installed. This reduced but did not eliminate leakage. Primary culprits for the leaking were the 2 side access panels. These are made of zinc, and over-torquing the mounting bolts caused them to warp. They were straightened on the arbor press before re-installation, however, leakage is still an issue. | *The compressor has a history of leaking BADLY. In June 2017, the compressor head was diassembled, cleaned, and new gaskets installed. This reduced but did not eliminate leakage. Primary culprits for the leaking were the 2 side access panels. These are made of zinc, and over-torquing the mounting bolts caused them to warp. They were straightened on the arbor press before re-installation, however, leakage is still an issue. | ||
Revision as of 18:33, 27 August 2021
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| Owner/Loaner | PS:One |
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| Serial Number | {{{serial}}} |
| Make/Model | 350-15 |
| Arrival Date | 2015 |
| Usability | No aug 26 2021. |
| Contact | General Operations Team. Andrew Morris. |
| Where | Boiler Room (General) |
| Authorization Needed | no |
| Hackable | no |
| Estimated Value | ~$1500 |
| Host Area | General Area |
Description
The quincy compressor is the main compressed air source for PS1. This compressor is in the boiler-room and supplied air via overhead piping to:
- the general worktables in General, Wood and Hot metals
- back door next to small metals
- wall of cold metals
- shopbot
- West wall of hot metals
- lasers for air assist
The compressor is a 2 stage unit, with integral unloaders and an aftercooler/catch tank after the compressor stage. The The compressor is currently configured:
- 125PSI output
- No drain in tank (bottom port is simply plugged)
- 1" SS flex hose connection to shop wall
maintenance
- out of service 8/26/21. Andrew m Brian d and gary n assessed a major failure. We have contacted Quincy for a service call.
- The local quincy distributor is very helpful for gaskets and replacement parts: John Hinkel <[email protected]> NOT AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL 2021. ,
- Our compressor is old enough that he can't look up the exact parts on his computer so there is some guesswork in identifying which gaskets are correct. So far he's been on the ball.
- The compressor came on a tank from the 1960's and it is unclear whether this tanks is safe to use. The cost of hydro-testing was prohibitive, so a new tank was procured from McMaster Carr
- The compressor has a history of leaking BADLY. In June 2017, the compressor head was diassembled, cleaned, and new gaskets installed. This reduced but did not eliminate leakage. Primary culprits for the leaking were the 2 side access panels. These are made of zinc, and over-torquing the mounting bolts caused them to warp. They were straightened on the arbor press before re-installation, however, leakage is still an issue.
- The unloaders have diaphragm gaskets that are cracked, and should be replaced