450P-Automatic portable compressor used to properly inflate tires on a Chevy Tahoe.
Portable SUV Compressors
September 2nd, 2010Quincy 325 air compressor – test run
September 2nd, 2010
Late 1960′s vintage all cast iron Quincy model 325 air compressor mounted on an 80 gallon tank. At this relatively low RPM, it is between 18 and 20 SCFM. Compressor pump has full pressure lubrication with hydraulic unloaders – so when you first fire off the motor, the pump is not under a load until the oil pressure comes up…awesome design and something you hardly ever see these days. Motor is 5hp, 230V, single phase, continuous duty. (Magnetic contactor is missing in this test run video) The phrase “They don’t make ‘em like they used to.” certainly applies to this pump. Most modern compressors this size run at twice the RPM and make a whole bunch of noise for no reason. (shot with Cycorder runing on jailbroken iPhone 3G running 3.0)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatments
September 1st, 2010The first step in treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is to diagnose it properly. This happens using a sleep study which is more formally known as a polysomnogram. This involves visiting an accredited sleep lab where a technician will attach a series of electrodes and wires to the body. These monitor things like respiration, abdominal force, eye movement so they can track what sleep stage you are in. They will also have a breathing monitor and a camera present in your room.