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Rochlow · 03-15-2014, 01:14 PM

So I purchased a Ride tech Ridepro E3 mangement system. I'm running two three gallon tanks mounted infront of the rear wheels on PB mounts.

The E3 only has provisions for on pressure switch to run one tank. I was wondering if anyone else has run into this issue and how to go about resolving it. I don't think splicing the wire and running two pressure switch is an option.

I've sent Ridetech a message. But, I'd figure I try here too.

**lolife99** · 03-15-2014, 01:22 PM

As long as you connect your tanks together,... one pressure switch is enough.
The switch sees pressure.
It doesn't care where it comes from.

Rochlow · 03-15-2014, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

As long as you connect your tanks together,... one pressure switch is enough.
The switch sees pressure.
It doesn't care where it comes from.

After a little thinking, I think that's might be feasible.

Rochlow · 03-15-2014, 01:30 PM

Thats kinda the issue. I'd have to connect from one tank on one side of the truck to the other tank on the other side of the truck. I'm not sure if that's the ideal set up? I wish there was a way to not run air line connecting the two and I could run two pressure switches.

I was wondering if there is a way to bypass that portion of the E3 (or not even use the tank display feature) and connect the compressors using the just a switch on each tank

chevy_mike · 03-15-2014, 01:46 PM

Why would you not want to connect the two tanks? You want the system to share the full capacity of both tanks evenly. You can have one 6 gallon tank or two 3 gallon tanks or even six 1 gallon tanks. You want them all hooked together. Each one of those systems would be equal to 6 gallons. One pressure switch is all that is needed for any of those setups. All tanks would be at an equal pressure, together.

Pro Performance · 03-15-2014, 02:23 PM

You don't have to run the larger 3/8" line. A 1/4" line would work just as well to link the tanks together.

Rochlow · 03-15-2014, 02:26 PM

In thinking it over and from what has been suggested I think I will run S.S. braided line and -6 A.N. fitting from one side to the other.

garykirby25 · 03-15-2014, 03:31 PM

How about a pic of the frame with the PB mounts, got the same setup just haven't decided where to mount

03-15-2014, 01:14 PM	#1
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Ridepro E3 Dilema So I purchased a Ride tech Ridepro E3 mangement system. I'm running two three gallon tanks mounted infront of the rear wheels on PB mounts. The E3 only has provisions for on pressure switch to run one tank. I was wondering if anyone else has run into this issue and how to go about resolving it. I don't think splicing the wire and running two pressure switch is an option. I've sent Ridetech a message. But, I'd figure I try here too. __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

03-15-2014, 01:22 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: Ridepro E3 Dilema As long as you connect your tanks together,... one pressure switch is enough. The switch sees pressure. It doesn't care where it comes from. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-15-2014, 01:30 PM	#4
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Ridepro E3 Dilema Thats kinda the issue. I'd have to connect from one tank on one side of the truck to the other tank on the other side of the truck. I'm not sure if that's the ideal set up? I wish there was a way to not run air line connecting the two and I could run two pressure switches. I was wondering if there is a way to bypass that portion of the E3 (or not even use the tank display feature) and connect the compressors using the just a switch on each tank __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

03-15-2014, 01:46 PM	#5
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Ridepro E3 Dilema Why would you not want to connect the two tanks? You want the system to share the full capacity of both tanks evenly. You can have one 6 gallon tank or two 3 gallon tanks or even six 1 gallon tanks. You want them all hooked together. Each one of those systems would be equal to 6 gallons. One pressure switch is all that is needed for any of those setups. All tanks would be at an equal pressure, together. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

03-15-2014, 02:23 PM	#6
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Ridepro E3 Dilema You don't have to run the larger 3/8" line. A 1/4" line would work just as well to link the tanks together.

03-15-2014, 02:26 PM	#7
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Ridepro E3 Dilema In thinking it over and from what has been suggested I think I will run S.S. braided line and -6 A.N. fitting from one side to the other. __________________ ///Relaxed Atmosphere

03-15-2014, 03:31 PM	#8
garykirby25 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: graham,tx Posts: 344	Re: Ridepro E3 Dilema How about a pic of the frame with the PB mounts, got the same setup just haven't decided where to mount __________________ My 1970 C10 Build "Project Teacher"



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