kiotiken
Veteran Member
I wouldn't worry about the 1/2" power beyond port. A single 1/2" fitting won't reduce your cycle time... Just creates a bit more friction/heat. The valves CV rating or pressure drop takes into account fitting sizes.
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The ten gallon tanks does seem small. If things get too hot it might be more cost effective to add a oil cooler instead of a bigger tank and more fluid.
I heard back from the hydraulic shop and they're telling me the radiator required to handle the amount of heat I'm generating (I told them the pump size, tank size, engine size and they somehow came up with a number) would cost $2700. Now, it's an expensive place to go shopping for sure, but even the rad from Princess Auto is almost $400 and I have no idea if it can handle the heat load I'd put on it. I'm not able to find other options for oil coolers, the surplus center doesn't seem to have them and none of the others I find on line seem like they're going to work. I think the easiest thing to do it just add a bigger tank.