tools:boge_air_compressor
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Boge Air Compressor
Big Ol' 7.5HP Air compressor! Arrived 2024-01-11 (partially killed in 2024-12-12)
Parts ordered from Pika Pumps in North Vancouver.
OIL CHANGE SHOULD BE DONE BY DEC 2025. Suction filter cleaned monthly. Section 5.3 of manual page 44.*
Make & Model | Boge CL 7.5 |
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Year of Construction | 2012 (acquired by VHS from UBC in 2023) |
Serial Number | 5954443 |
CFM | 30 |
Maximum Service Pressure | 115 PSIG |
Motor Speed | 3600 RPM |
Motor Power | 7.5 HP (5.5kW) |
User Manual (compressor) | Boge Air Compressor Manual |
User Manual (controller) | Boge Focus compressor control manual |
Status | Operational as of Nov 2024 |
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Training | RTFM |
Hackable | NO (Please get consensus from all members before modifying, because this compressor provides compressed air for many different areas within the space!) |
Usage Restrictions | Anyone |
Owner | VHS |
If it Breaks | (Panic procedure, usually involving emailing list and “broken” sign) |
Loan Status | (Unknown, Owned, Permanent, Temporary, Semi-Permanent |
Arrival Date | Date (Donated by UBC) |
Location | Compressor head is in the compressor closet, receiver (tank) is under the laser cutter bench. |
Value | $$ |
Champion | none yet. @androidLX, @JohnC, or @fish are probably the most knowledgeable so far |
Safety
This should outline safety concerns and guidelines for the tool and its operation.
Specifications
Detailed specifications and references to information describing the tool. Strive for comprehensive!
Tutorial
Instructions on how to use the tool or links to references, pdf guide or something. This should be a solid basis for any required training.
Maintenance Log
Any maintenance, repairs, relocations, changes, etc. to the tool should be logged below with a note, date and who!
type | Note | Date | Who |
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maintenance | The oil thermal valve purred its last, so it was replaced along with a full oil change: oil filter, oil-air separator, air filter, scavenge line filter/cap replaced, and 2 gallons of S9000 Boge oil to keep the compressor purring smoothly. | 2024-12-12 | kittycat |
repair | A capacitor decided to nap permanently and was replaced. The motor coupler was also reseated to keep everything in pawsitive alignment. | 2024-12-12 | kittycat |
maintenance | 5 micron filter replaced | 2024-11-12 | JohnC |
repair | 0.3 micron filter unit bowl replaced (bowl was cracked) | 2024-11-12 | JohnC |
Wiki entry created | 2024-07-01 | JohnC |
tools/boge_air_compressor.txt · Last modified: 2025/01/13 02:00 by kittycat