110v options

[grantmac]

Yes I know 220v is better but I'm renting and don't really feel like unplugging my dryer all the time.
Use case is 2-3 LP85s a week, likely some PP blending. Would be happy with something I just leave running with auto shut off.
Locally there is a gas powered Utilus 10 for what I'd consider fair but not amazing price that could probably be repowered.
Or else I see 110v Cornelius units on eBay sometimes. Seems they come with a moisture separator but no sort of filter stack. Perhaps one of the Coltri "personal" stacks with a priority valve plumbed in?

Thoughts from the brain trust always appreciated.

 

[Whitrzac]

Just pay an electrician to add another outlet.

The 120v ones will draw 15+a and will require a dedicated circuit anyway

 

[InWay2Deep]

Most of the smaller compressors won't have an auto bleed (you can add, but they are not cheap) so you will need to bleed the filter stack and their cycle time likely won't be 100% either, so you will need to shut it down so it won't overheat. This is regardless if you go 110/220, the 110 will just take even longer and require more babysitting.

 

[justinthedeeps]

Sounds like someone I know who is running the Coltri MCH6 in their house (with an auto-shutoff)

 

[rhwestfall]

I'd just keep plugging/unplugging your dryer or get a "splitter" and maybe an extension cord... (sort of what I currently do....)

$34 on Amazon (USA), pretty sure you can get the similar there...

or whatever your plug may be...

 

[broncobowsher]

110V will limit you to about 1½HP. Not much out there that low powered. There are reasons why compressors run on 220V. You can get a lot more easy to access HP to run a compressor.

 

[tbone1004]

Yes I know 220v is better but I'm renting and don't really feel like unplugging my dryer all the time.
Use case is 2-3 LP85s a week, likely some PP blending. Would be happy with something I just leave running with auto shut off.
Locally there is a gas powered Utilus 10 for what I'd consider fair but not amazing price that could probably be repowered.
Or else I see 110v Cornelius units on eBay sometimes. Seems they come with a moisture separator but no sort of filter stack. Perhaps one of the Coltri "personal" stacks with a priority valve plumbed in?

Thoughts from the brain trust always appreciated.

You're limited to about 1cfm, maybe 2cfm if you can have it on a dedicated 20a circuit. About the only way to do that is with a Rix that has a 3-phase motor on it and you're using a VFD to convert 120vac 1p to 208vac 3p. Easy enough to do but it's a big financial commitment for an extremely slow pump. Now the advantage with the Rix and going that route is that you can get a SA6 with a 5hp motor and when you decide that it's not enough you can swap the VFD for a 240vac for ~$1k and run up to 6cfm. Advantage to Rix is if you're running inside there is no oil to deal with so it's potentially much cleaner.

If you want one that can run continuously you will also need auto drains and you're getting into an extremely expensive pump. Can be done, but I would make a slight change to @rhwestfall 's recommendation and use the Lectron Socket Splitter. It's designed for EV's but because it is actually switching outlets it doesn't risk tripping the breaker if you forget to turn one device off which is nice.

https://a.co/d/3UVTJHG

 

[grantmac]

I'd love to have a RIX but they either aren't available or are way beyond the scope of my budget.
Good news is the house is new enough to have a 14-50 socket and honestly it's accessible enough that just unplugging the dryer isn't that much drama.

Current looking at a Capitano running 3 phase, so I'll be needing a VFD if I go that route

 

[grantmac]

Just took a look at a gas powered Utilus 10. Obviously a rather old unit with the small P0 filter tower. Was surprised to open it and find a Lawrence Factor cartridge with no hopelite.

Price ($1500) seemed a bit steep and I debate whether I want to spend a bit more for one of the capitano based units I'm looking at.