Copper Piping

[SmartWerks]

I would never contemplate using a car radiator for an airline cooler/condenser.

I think that even modern stuff typically only has a maximum pressure of about 1 bar. The cap is set to release pressure at this point as the safety link so neither the radiator or rubber pipes blow.

Put 10x as much pressure in and you could end up with a serious injury when it lets go.


Some intercoolers may be suitable if placed after a regulator to keep the pressure down, perhaps for spraying.

I think it may have been large intercooler I seen being used, couldn't see a pressure cap. I would never consider using one, got enough scars already! And compressed air is dangerous stuff if not properly managed, not worth the risk when there are safer alternatives. Looks like there using old rads too

 

[dan.taylor.1]

Even most intercoolers will only get 3/5 bar through them in normal use, maybe an aftermarket performance one for big boost?

 

[Bill Edwards]

Even most intercoolers will only get 3/5 bar through them in normal use, maybe an aftermarket performance one for big boost?

I was thinking that it may be possible on the basis that I think paint spraying uses a lower pressure and might be within the limits of an intercooler. I say 'might' though, I'm not entirely sure on what typical paint spraying pressures are.

 

[captain-destructo]

just a quick question but what pressure does air con in a car work at?

EDIT!!!!!
just did a quick google search
i was looking at the same site SmartWerks mentioned below and it appears that some systems are preasurised to over 450psi and have a high and a low preasure side
I wonder wich side the big rad / condenser is on............I see some more reading comming up

 

[SmartWerks]

Just Googled it


http://www.airconditioningforcars.co.uk/ACpage03.htm

can ask me mate, they have a gas charger in the garage