gas powered air compressor ideas
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gas powered air compressor ideas
Lacking the extra electric power to run a large air compressor in my new hangar/shop.
Thoughts on a good quality gas compressor?
Venting the exhaust out the wall ideas?
Building an outside box to house rhe compressor and running tbe lines in thru the wall? Not as ideal but could if needed.
Thoughts on a good quality gas compressor?
Venting the exhaust out the wall ideas?
Building an outside box to house rhe compressor and running tbe lines in thru the wall? Not as ideal but could if needed.
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My little yamaha 4000 watt is not going fo run much sp neex a larger gen.
Thanks
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Then what do i do for plumbing air lines etc.
Thing is if i ran a gas air compressor indoors the exhaust fumes.
Or you mean buy a gas compressor on wheels and roll it outside and start it and put a rubber airline thru a window or door?
That would seem inconvenient at best.
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You lost me sorry.
Then what do i do for plumbing air lines etc.
Thing is if i ran a gas air compressor indoors the exhaust fumes.
Or you mean buy a gas compressor on wheels and roll it outside and start it and put a rubber airline thru a window or door?
That would seem inconvenient at best.
Then what do i do for plumbing air lines etc.
Thing is if i ran a gas air compressor indoors the exhaust fumes.
Or you mean buy a gas compressor on wheels and roll it outside and start it and put a rubber airline thru a window or door?
That would seem inconvenient at best.
You could plumb the garage with air lines...
wheel the generator driven compressor outside and connect it to the plumbed lines via a jumper hose...
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I was quoted about 146, 500 dollars.
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Maybe the way to go.
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I would think an outside box to house the compressor would help cut down on the noise, and not having to wheel it in and out all the time. Or, instead of worrying about weatherproofing a box outside, build one inside, and insulate it well to cut down on the noise. Pipe the exhaust out through the wall, and make sure there is ample ventilation to the outside to keep the motor and compressor cool (might need to add a fan?).
You could then run piping from the box, just make sure to have a flexible line running from the compressor to the piping. Build in an access door so its easy to get in and out to service the compressor and motor.
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If you build a area to house the gas unit be sure it has good ventilation. A gas compressor will get very hot if its in a small unventilated area. How big of a unit do you need. I plan to get a 5 hp 2 stage. I have a 2 hp single stage 30 gallon unit now. It will need a double 40 amp breaker & number 8 wire. I have a 200 amp panel in my 30x40 shop. It has plenty of circuits to run all my shop tools
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If you build a area to house the gas unit be sure it has good ventilation. A gas compressor will get very hot if its in a small unventilated area. How big of a unit do you need. I plan to get a 5 hp 2 stage. I have a 2 hp single stage 30 gallon unit now. It will need a double 40 amp breaker & number 8 wire. I have a 200 amp panel in my 30x40 shop. It has plenty of circuits to run all my shop tools
Thanks for the tips.
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A few other questions need answers before the best choice can be made.
How much power do you have available? 15A of 110? 30A of 220?
Do you need a source for more electricity then is provided for something along the lines of a welder?
Being in DC do you also need a source of heat?
Is something like a bigger generator something you want anyway?
For example if you have plenty of 110 but no 220 then just get two or even three 110 air compressors and link them. Personally I have a 30A 220 circuit but I link multiple small 110 compressors together cause it's more flexible and frankly cost effective. Even buying three at $100-150 a pop it's quite cheap compared to other options.
If you need more juice(220) then ford2go is on the right track.
If you need heat anyway then it becomes quite worth it to house the engine inside. Plumb the exhaust out and blow a fan over the engine to heat the hanger.
How much power do you have available? 15A of 110? 30A of 220?
Do you need a source for more electricity then is provided for something along the lines of a welder?
Being in DC do you also need a source of heat?
Is something like a bigger generator something you want anyway?
For example if you have plenty of 110 but no 220 then just get two or even three 110 air compressors and link them. Personally I have a 30A 220 circuit but I link multiple small 110 compressors together cause it's more flexible and frankly cost effective. Even buying three at $100-150 a pop it's quite cheap compared to other options.
If you need more juice(220) then ford2go is on the right track.
If you need heat anyway then it becomes quite worth it to house the engine inside. Plumb the exhaust out and blow a fan over the engine to heat the hanger.
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A few other questions need answers before the best choice can be made.
How much power do you have available? 15A of 110? 30A of 220?
Do you need a source for more electricity then is provided for something along the lines of a welder?
Being in DC do you also need a source of heat?
Is something like a bigger generator something you want anyway?
For example if you have plenty of 110 but no 220 then just get two or even three 110 air compressors and link them. Personally I have a 30A 220 circuit but I link multiple small 110 compressors together cause it's more flexible and frankly cost effective. Even buying three at $100-150 a pop it's quite cheap compared to other options.
If you need more juice(220) then ford2go is on the right track.
If you need heat anyway then it becomes quite worth it to house the engine inside. Plumb the exhaust out and blow a fan over the engine to heat the hanger.
How much power do you have available? 15A of 110? 30A of 220?
Do you need a source for more electricity then is provided for something along the lines of a welder?
Being in DC do you also need a source of heat?
Is something like a bigger generator something you want anyway?
For example if you have plenty of 110 but no 220 then just get two or even three 110 air compressors and link them. Personally I have a 30A 220 circuit but I link multiple small 110 compressors together cause it's more flexible and frankly cost effective. Even buying three at $100-150 a pop it's quite cheap compared to other options.
If you need more juice(220) then ford2go is on the right track.
If you need heat anyway then it becomes quite worth it to house the engine inside. Plumb the exhaust out and blow a fan over the engine to heat the hanger.
Not 100% sure what power will be left over.but not much.
Likely be either a gas unit put outside....or my latest thought was trenching from the shop to the hangar and burying an airline from that compressor.