<p>Since the compressor produces compressed air, it would certainly work, given you build adequate fittings and take precautions against overpressurization.</p>

<p>LEGO pneumatics have been <a href="http://www.autoevolution.com/news/lego-pneumatic-engines-are-availabel-for-sale-2577.html" rel="nofollow">tested to withstand as much as 8 bars or 120 psi</a>, but you definitely should plan with safety margins. If your compressor can produce higher pressures, I'd suggest building in some kind of release or auto-shutoff valve to prevent damaging the LEGO parts.</p>

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A battery of Coke-bottles pressurized to 8 bars with an outlet via a filter- and relief-valve adjusted to 3 bars might be a good idea.
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<p>I have just finished building a simple LPE, but have no means to power it. I live on a farm and have access to a small air compressor, would that work?</p>

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# How can I power my LEGO pneumatic engine?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-08-27)

I have just finished building a simple LPE, but have no means to power it. I live on a farm and have access to a small air compressor, would that work?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2015-08-28. Score: 4 | Accepted answer

Since the compressor produces compressed air, it would certainly work, given you build adequate fittings and take precautions against overpressurization.

LEGO pneumatics have been [tested to withstand as much as 8 bars or 120 psi](http://www.autoevolution.com/news/lego-pneumatic-engines-are-availabel-for-sale-2577.html), but you definitely should plan with safety margins. If your compressor can produce higher pressures, I'd suggest building in some kind of release or auto-shutoff valve to prevent damaging the LEGO parts.

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> **username_2**: A battery of Coke-bottles pressurized to 8 bars with an outlet via a filter- and relief-valve adjusted to 3 bars might be a good idea.  

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