[TheForge] compressor setup

[Jeff Harding]

Be sure to allow enough air flow for cooling.  Perhaps a screened
window for the warm weather?  And, just a thought, if it's a cold as
it can get where Bubba is, perhaps that 100 w bulb should be contained
at the base of the tank to keep the drain thawed.  The tank will
radiate the heat to the compressor as well as a bare bulb will.

   Jeff   ><>


----- Original Message -----
From: "GHS" <ghs@execpc.com>
To: <theforge@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 9:22 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] compressor setup


> My outbuilding isn't heated either. By
> next winter I will have a small
> Enclosure around the compressor with a
> 100 watt bulb for the really cold
> weather. I am told the oil can get a bit
> thick at 20 below. of course you could
> do the same thing with an outdoor
> closet. On mine I think a small 3X4
> opening near the bottom will be needed
> for supply air, or maybe the 4 inch PVC
> chase into the shop will give be enough
> air to compress.
>
> Mike Graf