[Stick486]

I'm w/ Dan...
as for the leak...
make up a soap solution of water and dish-soap and paint the joints...
kid's bubble solution works really well...

 

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I purchased a Makita Mac5200 air compressor primarily for a pin nailer and finish nailer but also for the occasional framer or small impact wrench. I am aware that the tank is too small and I plan on adding a second tank at so point.

My question is how much air loss should you expect from a tank over time?

Thanks guys.

what brand of pinner are you using???
why do you feel the tank is too small??? cycle time frequency???
what are your settings on the outlet regulator???
what are your settings on the limit switch

as far as air loss goes...
I prefer EOD drain down as a better way to go...

and a 135 psi is a lot...

 

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is that air loss w/ the air line connected???
chase down the air leak...

impact wrench on that small of compressor..
if the air consumption of the impact is near or more than the rating of the compressor the compressor will never keep up no matter how much additional tankage you add...
you have to stop using the wrench for a time to let the compressor charge the tanks...

 

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but it won't get drained of water...

 

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up grade...

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street el off of the bottom of the tank to start...
many styles and angles to choose from...

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none of it...
I know you'll never get there...
that was for the benefit of the readership...