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    Pump Up Time Calculator

    Calculate the time required for a compressor to pump a receiver tank from P1 up to P2.

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    Results

    Pump Up Time
    6.82minutes
    Pump Up Time
    409.3seconds

    Estimates only. For production sizing decisions, contact our engineering team.

    About this calculator

    Pump-up time is useful for two things: verifying a new installation meets spec, and diagnosing performance loss on an existing compressor. A pump-up time that's much longer than calculated usually means worn valves, leaking check valves, or a clogged inlet filter.

    This assumes a single-stage isothermal fill and the compressor's rated CFM — actual real-world times will be 5–15% longer.

    Formula

    t (min) = (V (gal) × (P2 − P1)) / (7.48 × Q × 14.7)

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