[TheForge] compressor setup

Mon Jan 14 17:00:04 2002

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On Mon, 14 Jan 2002 16:25:44  
 Jeff Harding wrote:
>Hi Bubba;
>
>   Couple of quick pointers,  I'm going to assume you know proper
>wiring, if you don't, get help.
>
>   If you are going to run lines around the shop for various
>disconnects and devices, run the line in the largest pipe you can
>afford.  I've seen some plastic installations that cut the cost down,
>I'm just not keen on plastic.   Anyway...Big Pipe and Long Drip Legs
>at each disconnect.
>
>   I can get long winded on this subject if you wish, but I think we
>should do that off list.  I've been down this road in a shop that
>wasn't plumbed right and I know what we did to solve different
>problems with it. In addition the guy I worked with in that shop had
>spent years solving air system problems, I'm all ears and questions
>around people like that.
>
>   Jeff   ><>
>
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>
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>> i have an upright 5hp 30 gal. air compressor that i want to
>permanently
>> install in my shop... haveing never done this before not sure i know
>what i'm
>> doing .... anyone know of a site that talks about installation or
>does anyone
>> out there have any suggestions.... thanks all...
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>Bubba
couple more ideas...
if you can mount the compressor in another room of your shop you'll be much happer. the pounding of the compressor can cause hearing loss, for one thing.
run your filter with plastic pipe to the outside. it'll cut down on the noise.
the other fella who posted was right about large diameter and long drops. also go with metal. it'll cool the air faster. and you need to go 50-60 feet to help eliminate moisture at the air line end.   
i mounted a kitchen hood over mine with the fan reversed to pull outside air down onto the compressor. in warm weather you'll make lots of water in the tank. it'll help cut down on that. 
hope this helps.  bruce 

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