As you might know, I run the Static+ airlift kit on my KWs. I love the helper system but there has been a gremlin in the system… The rocker switch keeps burning out, even though it’s a 50 amp one. Simply, rocker switches aren’t designed to sustain such a current. I’ve had a think and today sought and bought the following:
Viair Pressure Gauge
Viair Pressure switch rated at 165 to 200 PSI
Viair air safety valve
Airlift 2 gallon air tank with 4 ¼ ports
12v solenoid (same as the dumping valve that I already have fitted and a new paddle switch.
As you might have guessed, I’m going to replace the direct compressor air feed and introduce a tank. This way, the switch will only run the two solenoids. The benefits will be that I have instant lift (2 secs rather than 6 or 7 secs). The main benefit will be that it will be a reliable system.
This is my present boot install...
The tank will be bolted on the back of the floor and because it’s only 17” long, it won’t impede the present set up. A lot of what I’ve bought will be coming from the US so we’ll see when it all actually arrives. I’ll do all the plumbing and it’ll all be in and ready within an hour or so. Obviously, with a baby and a heavy work load, things are going to happen at ‘hobby pace’. I’ve been through another period of “do I have time for this”? This was echoed when we went shopping for our new family car (Audi A4 Avante). We’re fortunate to be able to buy the new car outright and so part chop isn’t needed. I just can’t get rid but I really do need to drive it some more…
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