[TheForge] illinois electrical rates

[Bruce Freeman]

Terry,
Watch the pressure rating on that propane tank.  It
may be for relatively low pressure, whereas an air
supply may require relatively high pressure.  Also
don't forget the issue of residual oil and
sulfides/mercaptans in a propane tank.  Might be safer
to go with a tank specifically for air.
Bruce
OR/NJ

--- "terry l. ridder" <terrylr at blauedonau.com> wrote:

> hello;
> 
> illinois residential electrical rates are going up
> 20% next year. this
> is going to be a hit for me. so i am looking at
> places were i can
> conserve on electrical usage.
> 
> switching out to all pneumatic tools from electrical
> tools and
> purchasing or salvaging a non-electrical air
> compressor and a large air
> reservoir.
> 
> a new/used 500 gallon bulk propane tank, would make
> a large air
> reservior.
> 
> would anyone know of any studies done concerning the
> energy savings
> between electrical and pneumatic tools?
> 
> also what other areas should i look at for possible
> conservation?
> the garage and shop has propane gas lights as does
> my computer room. the
> propane gas lights provide light and heat during the
> long winter nights.
> 
> -- 
> terry l. ridder ><>
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