However, this station will not contain the air blast from a rupture. It can be coupled with a cascade system, compressor and air booster. This is a more affordable alternative to the enclosed fill containment station, but care must be taken when using this unit. Compression usually takes place in three to four stages, and most compressors offer charging rates between 6 to 18 cubic feet per minute, at approximately 5000 psi. Most compressors are driven by a single or three phase electric motor.
Cartridges are available for the removal of moisture, odor and carbon monoxide.
Using an air compressor eliminates the need for a cascade system. However, when only two or three SCBA cylinders need filled, the compressor will take a few minutes to achieve its optimum level of compression. Most people use a compressor to supplement or maintain their cascade system. A piston actuated device designed to precisely reduce the pressure of air in a cascade system, air control panel, or from a compressor. This type of precision is critical when filling modern, light weight breathing air cylinders to their set tolerances.