That's not uncommon. It's just as easy to find either configuration - with or without regulators. It's a matter of what the retailer elects in their configuration. The compressor manufacturers typically build without the regulator but agree to install them during manufacture if they are manufacturing private label stuff.
On 09 Feb 2005 15:18:59 GMT, the inscrutable Brian Elfert spake:
Amazing! Husky is apparently a real cheapskate.
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My Ingersol-Rand compressor didn't come with one either. That's a $2500 machine. Why regulate when you know they're going to run it through a dryer anyway? The regulator will go down-stream somewhere, probably at the point where you run the air into the distribution system. And there'll be another regulator down by the tool.
My compressor is down right now; the automatic drain valve sticks in the open position. Bah!
Which automatic drain valve did you use Ed? While we're at it - what will you use if you have to replace it rather than repair it?
On 10 Feb 2005 10:46:22 GMT, the inscrutable Ed Clarke spake:
I can see why larger compressors, which would suit a production shop and beg for distribution, might have no regulators, but I can't see why smaller ones wouldn't come with them unless reeeeeeeally cheap.
Like, bummer, dude.
You got it. Save a buck to be more competitive. I'm not sure where you draw the line, but my PC pancake has a regulator and I never run more than one tool. If I had distribution, I'd rather have the regulation closer to the tool. this is common practice to assure adequate air at the point of use. Ed
FWIW, I picked up a $20 inline regulator at Coastal, added quick connects, and plug it in right at the tool. I leave the compressor @
105-110 PSI, and adjust at the tool.It's really a handy setup and well worth the $20.
Barry
I sometimes run a 15g finish nailer and a 18g brad nailer for the same assembly. I regulate at the compressor to what the 15 wants, then ad a T and regulate one leg with an inline regulator to what the 18 wants. easy and cheap to set up, works great.
I use it on everything, as I'm too lazy to walk back to the compressor. If I'm out of the shop, there's a good chance that the compressor may not even be on the same floor. Usually it's in a basement or garage, and I'm too floors up!
Barry
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