I run a Altaros Booster with three CaliforniaAirTool, aka CAT, 2hp 10 gallon gallon compressors. Before that, I had every generation of Shoebox and loved them
The three compressors, which have 10 gallon tanks, run independently simultaneously into a 3 way splitter, through 4 desiccant filters, then into a 4th 10 gallon tank. All three compressors have one way valves to keep the adjacent compressors from filling each other’s tanks.
From the 4th tank they run into the Altaros Booster where the airbus filtered once again by a onboard filter. Each compressor has a 12 inch floor fan strapped above the motor and pump for cooling.
I fill once a week or so into a 30 minute bottle, usually takes one to two hours.
I ran for a year with two CAT’S, then saw a very good deal on a third CAT and added it to the system.
Works very well.
I went with this system due to mistrust of Chinese piston compressors. My system is modular in that if I have to replace or repair a compressor I can do so without having to shut down the air making process while the compressor is being repaired or replaced.
As CF says, the Altaros Booster is utterly dependable and slow. I have several Booster rebuild kits bur have not needed them yet. I’m
Regards,
Roachcreek