Health check on the farm compressor

[Doing it for the kids]

It’s been flagged up that we need an annual test for our bog standard air puffer that blows out filters and inflate tyres.

what sort of cost and who does this?

cant imagine it’s a big job, assume it’s mostly about the paper work

 

[Nearly]

Not Vulkan.

 

[Courier]

Someone like this

Probably cheaper to get a new one with a long warranty or which falls outside the legislation (If there is any)

It'll be the Tank which needs inspecting and certifying, so if you have a direct pump there might not be a problem.

Air Compressor Safety Legislation & Compliance

How does the law relating to compressed air systems affect you? Find out with Algar Air, the compressed air experts.

algarair.co.uk

 

[Highland Mule]

It’s been flagged up that we need an annual test for our bog standard air puffer that blows out filters and inflate tyres.

what sort of cost and who does this?

cant imagine it’s a big job, assume it’s mostly about the paper work

Check the size before you agree/ order a check. The law requires it for those over a certain size only, which is the volume multiplied by the maximum pressure. From memory, it's 250 bar-litres, so a 25 litre tank to 10 bar, or 50 litre to 5 bar etc.

You could ask your local tyre fitters who they use, or a local garage.

 

[davidroberts30]

Someone like this

Probably cheaper to get a new one with a long warranty or which falls outside the legislation (If there is any)

It'll be the Tank which needs inspecting and certifying, so if you have a direct pump there might not be a problem.

Air Compressor Safety Legislation & Compliance

How does the law relating to compressed air systems affect you? Find out with Algar Air, the compressed air experts.

algarair.co.uk

hydrovane, air on demand-no tank

 

[Doing it for the kids]

Not Vulkan.

asked them for a quote but never heard back. turns out they are linked to NFU I think?

hydrovane, air on demand-no tank

agreed but a lot to buy and highly nickable.

 

[ACEngineering]

Check the size before you agree/ order a check. The law requires it for those over a certain size only, which is the volume multiplied by the maximum pressure. From memory, it's 250 bar-litres, so a 25 litre tank to 10 bar, or 50 litre to 5 bar etc.

You could ask your local tyre fitters who they use, or a local garage.

A few small ones linked together will get round it and still have the required Puff

 

[Highland Mule]

A few small ones linked together will get round it and still have the required Puff

No, because the rules apply to the receiver "and associated pipework". Nice try though, but no.

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg178.pdf

 

[MrNoo]

So what about my combine? Will that need a test? Tractor with airbrakes?

 

[nick...]

We used to buy a new one every couple of years as it was cheaper than an inspection.flogged the ‘old’ one after keeping one in my garage.buy from machine mart and usually get a load of free tyre inflators and other bits thrown in.
nick...

 

[Highland Mule]

So what about my combine? Will that need a test? Tractor with airbrakes?

Why not read the link I put up and decide for yourself.

 

[Old Tup]

If inspector discovers rust anywhere on the tank....that’s it.
May be wrong but I suspect inspector will demand immediate destruction of the tank.

 

[Exfarmer]

Somebody may tell me I am wrong, but I think you can use rather large pipework to act as a reserve, which does not need inspecting.

 

[MrNoo]

Why not read the link I put up and decide for yourself.

I have and most air systems run at 10bar for brakes etc, I assume the combine compressor would be the same, so I would need to check the tank is 25ltrs or smaller which I doubt it actually is on the combine, tractor yes, small tank.
I will try and find out what pressure the combine tank runs at and also it's capacity. Interesting one!

 

[Highland Mule]

Somebody may tell me I am wrong, but I think you can use rather large pipework to act as a reserve, which does not need inspecting.

Nope. Associated pipe work should be part of the volume.

I have and most air systems run at 10bar for brakes etc, I assume the combine compressor would be the same, so I would need to check the tank is 25ltrs or smaller which I doubt it actually is on the combine, tractor yes, small tank.
I will try and find out what pressure the combine tank runs at and also it's capacity. Interesting one!

There may be an exemption for vehicle systems. I’d probably go back to the source legislation (PSSR regs).

 

[Deerefarmer]

I've got to ask, how bad was the explosion that required all those regulations?

 

[90hp farming]

Sounds like the similar nonsense I heard recently about perfectly serviceable scaffolding being condemned the slightest trace of corrosion or chipping.
When we will stop squandering the earth`s finite resources just for some jobsworth`s clipboard.
I dare bet the tank on a 40 year compressor will be made of much better material than a cheapo one you buy today.

 

[Highland Mule]

I've got to ask, how bad was the explosion that required all those regulations?

Many and fatal. The energy stored and released is quite impressive.

 

[farmerm]

Safety of pressure systems: Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000. Approved Code of Practice L122 (hse.gov.uk)


What is the "relevant fluid" in an air compressor/air tank? Without a fluid present the decision tree point to PSSR does not apply

 

[Highland Mule]

Safety of pressure systems: Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000. Approved Code of Practice L122 (hse.gov.uk)


What is the "relevant fluid" in an air compressor/air tank? Without a fluid present the decision tree point to PSSR does not apply

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