Using air compressors in tandem

[joesquid]

Is it possible to setup air compressors in tandem?  I have a Craftsman 15 gal, 125 psi copressor and am thinking about getting a 33 gallon Crafsman compressor to replace it.  It occurred to me it might be possible to run both in order to boost volume.  Has anyone tried this before?

Thanks!!

[Creighton]

Don't think I'd try that. As I understand you need the large tank so that a consistent pressure is available to complete entire paint job at hand. If you need to wait for the compressor to run and fill a small tank before finishing the panel results will suffer.

True if you could regulate the tandom to correct pressure you would get the same results. Air fittings/hoses cutting loose is very scary, best avoided.
Creighton

[sodaworks]

You could use the smaller tank as an extra air reciever. '>

[joesquid]

How?

[sodaworks]

You would have plumb into inlet of the 15 air reciever tank, plumb the 33 gallon outlet air into the 15 gallon inlet. Use the outlet side of the 15 gallon tank to feed your air tools. I have seen this done several times with bigger tanks. you mentioned that the 15 gallon was rated at 125psi. I believe your 33 gallon will be raed at the same 125 psi. If this is the case than you will not have a problem. Have you considered just selling the 15 gallon compressor and upgrading into a 50-60 gallon compressor? Harbor frieght sells them for around 500.00, I have a porter-cable 8hp, 80 gallon compressor that operates at 150psi. I never run short on air even when sand blasting. I bought mine at Lowes for 950.00 bucks.  

[joesquid]

I'd love to go the "big bertha" compressor route but I live in military housing.  Can't add to the existing power box, therefore no way to run 240vac to the garage.  Secondly, I'm still active duty and move alot....not generally a good thing with a compresor of that size.  So until I retire from Uncle Sam's Canoe Club, the big compressors just aren't an option.  Fortunately, retirement (unless things escalate again) is only about three years away!!