compressor installation question
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compressor installation question
Well, I got tired of the old wheelbarrow compressor struggling to keep up with the air demand, so I picked up a 60 gal. compressor. The compressor is a 7h CH that I picked up at Lowes. I think it will keep up with my needs. The old compressor was fine to run the nailgun to build my shop, but it's lead a hard life. I insulated the space behind the bathroom and under the stairwell to the loft to keep the noise down. I also plumbed in black pipe through the shop. The wire is in a box, just waiting for my electrition friend to come wire it up. We dont have much seizmic activity around here, so how important is it to bolt this vertical tank down? The compressor has 3 metal feet, should they be placed on rubber "pucks" for isolation, or bolted down?
What do you think?
Chopper
What do you think?
Chopper
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chopperdr
CH makes some very nice vibration pads and you are gonna need em.When I installed my 7.5hp I started it up and by the time I walked across the shop to where it was sitting it had moved about a foot.
Sberry has a good idea also.
CH makes some very nice vibration pads and you are gonna need em.When I installed my 7.5hp I started it up and by the time I walked across the shop to where it was sitting it had moved about a foot.
Sberry has a good idea also.
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From: Pflugerville, tx
At lowes or home depot are some 5/16 compression lag bolts. They pull the bolt up and expand the casing starting at the bottom.
I used 3 - 4 inch long ones. and my ceramic bit in my drill. Took 3 minutes.
I did NOT put virbration pads under the feet.
I have the same Husky compressor (aka CH) from Lowes.
Sam
I used 3 - 4 inch long ones. and my ceramic bit in my drill. Took 3 minutes.
I did NOT put virbration pads under the feet.
I have the same Husky compressor (aka CH) from Lowes.
Sam
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From: Travelers Rest SC
I recommend rubber pads; it'll make it a bit quieter. Also, they have filters that use a roll of toilet paper, although they'll gladly sell you an element fot $5. Very good for painting. When it gets saturated, replace it. If you run plumbing, put quick disconnects on everything, and a shut-off valve at the compressor in case of a massive leak.
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You can get vibration isolators from harbor freight and use construction adhesive under them to prevent "walkabout". If you use bolts and rubber pads the bolts will transmit a lot of vibration into the floor. Plus the vibration will be continually hammering at the bolts trying to loosen them.
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Originally Posted by chopperdr
I insulated the space behind the bathroom and under the stairwell to the loft to keep the noise down. I also plumbed in black pipe through the shop.
Chopper
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its not about vibration guys, its about safety.
here's an example: you're in the shop doing u-joints that are 30+ years old. you get so frustrated with one of them that you throw your hammer across the shop, it hits the regulator and pops it off. you now have a missle in an enclosed environment. BOLT IT DOWN!
here's an example: you're in the shop doing u-joints that are 30+ years old. you get so frustrated with one of them that you throw your hammer across the shop, it hits the regulator and pops it off. you now have a missle in an enclosed environment. BOLT IT DOWN!
