DavesTractor
Elite Member
Galen, I agree.
It is interesting to do the math. A 2" cylinder has a cross section of 3.14 sq in. A 2.5" cylinder has a cross section of 4.91 sq in. Applying 1950 psi, the 2" cylinder will exert 6123 lbs of force. The 2.5" cylinder will exert 9575 lbs of force. So this 1/2" change will give you more than 50% more force. Since the radius is squared when figuring area, this is not a linear equation. A little bit goes a long ways.
Probably a 1/4" upgrade in cylinder size would be adequate.
It's early and I've only had one cup of coffee, so feel free to double check my math.
It is interesting to do the math. A 2" cylinder has a cross section of 3.14 sq in. A 2.5" cylinder has a cross section of 4.91 sq in. Applying 1950 psi, the 2" cylinder will exert 6123 lbs of force. The 2.5" cylinder will exert 9575 lbs of force. So this 1/2" change will give you more than 50% more force. Since the radius is squared when figuring area, this is not a linear equation. A little bit goes a long ways.
Probably a 1/4" upgrade in cylinder size would be adequate.
It's early and I've only had one cup of coffee, so feel free to double check my math.