This is how I've set up my pot. I was going to copy others but I knew it would just be a matter of time or distraction that made me open the wrong valve.[:I]
My compressor has a regulated output so I did away with the one supplied with the pot.
This pic show the two Hanson connectors, one for the gauge and the other the input hose. I kept the supplied relief valve.
This pic shows the gauge I will probably use for now. It is good for pressure or vacuum.
This pic shows how I substituted the dial gauge for an electronic transducer and digital gauge so I could test the pot before use. There is no pressure in the tank at the moment.
This pic show the inside of the lid. I have removed the sealing ring so that I could heat up the thread sealant and remove the tube. I fitted the elbow on the inside to divert airflow. I also cleaned the recess for the seal.
Here I have cleaned and lubricated both sides of the seal before putting it back
This is the vacuum I achieved after about 4 minutes. I was too impatient to see how long it would hold, but I had no change after 3 hours, so I'm happy with that.
Next I wanted to prove the pressure relief valve. It opened at about <s>75psig</s> 75psi abs and then I removed the input hose. The valve stayed open till about <s>70psig</s>70psi abs. It kept this pressure for 3 hours as well so I'm happy.
And finally, before I go and play with it, I cut a hole in one of my benches and dropped it in, so that I couldn't knock it over. I'll make a neater hole and a replacable flush disc to close the hole later
Edited the psig to psi abs and I think Hanson could be Hansen, before the sharp eyed folks spot it[:I]
My compressor has a regulated output so I did away with the one supplied with the pot.This pic show the two Hanson connectors, one for the gauge and the other the input hose. I kept the supplied relief valve.
This pic shows the gauge I will probably use for now. It is good for pressure or vacuum.
This pic shows how I substituted the dial gauge for an electronic transducer and digital gauge so I could test the pot before use. There is no pressure in the tank at the moment.
This pic show the inside of the lid. I have removed the sealing ring so that I could heat up the thread sealant and remove the tube. I fitted the elbow on the inside to divert airflow. I also cleaned the recess for the seal.
Here I have cleaned and lubricated both sides of the seal before putting it back
This is the vacuum I achieved after about 4 minutes. I was too impatient to see how long it would hold, but I had no change after 3 hours, so I'm happy with that.
Next I wanted to prove the pressure relief valve. It opened at about <s>75psig</s> 75psi abs and then I removed the input hose. The valve stayed open till about <s>70psig</s>70psi abs. It kept this pressure for 3 hours as well so I'm happy.
And finally, before I go and play with it, I cut a hole in one of my benches and dropped it in, so that I couldn't knock it over. I'll make a neater hole and a replacable flush disc to close the hole later
Edited the psig to psi abs and I think Hanson could be Hansen, before the sharp eyed folks spot it[:I]
