Recent content by dipan

Thanks guys, I won't worry about it. I just thought it odd as the factory line showed some heat-related discoloration, but not to the shiny golden color of brass.

The copper compressor line that I installed after a single stage pump to an aftercooler is slowly, now after several cycles, turning to a goldfish color resembling brass. I installed it with brass flare fittings and you can see the color approximating the brass fittings. From a web search, it...

I have one of these on my garage vacuum. The remote switch goes in a Velcro housing that can wrap around the dust collection hose. This would probably work for you. https://www.woodcraft.com/products/fastcap-remote-vacuum-control-channel-1

Thanks... Hayden 1260 Heavy Duty Oil Cooler While the cooler works seemingly well for a single cycle, during actual use a fan would probably be needed. I had a small-medium sized spray project for which the compressor probably cycled 5-6 times. Some moisture must have gotten through as there...

Thought I would share my aftercooler setup inspired by this thread. Just finished it and measured temps with an IR gun after one full cycle. Surprisingly, without the three 220mm DC fans installed yet, inlet temps at the Hayden cooler are 300 degrees F. Outlet temps on the bottom are 100F...

Breaking in now. Tip for anyone with this compressor... use these rubber isolation mounts from McMaster: 9376K26 Vibration Damping Sandwich Mount, Male/Male, 3/8"-16 Thread, 1-5/8" High, 2" Wide, Natural Rubber http://www.mcmaster.com/#9376K26 And drill the floor for tapped 3/8" redheads with...

Well the motor runs better at 240v than 120v. Go figure... Thanks guys :)

Yes, I realize the use of the plug is not code compliant but I have a few of these plugs around and thought I would make sure it works before hardwiring.

Unfortunately no clamp meter, but I thought maybe a simple wiring error. Your prompt got me to pull out the voltmeter. 120VAC between hot legs. That sounds like it could be my problem. At the wall, I get 240VAC between the flat blades, but the instructions for the plug (Leviton) direct 3 wire...

I've been busy with work and finally got around to trying out the compressor. I plug in the compressor with 10g Carol cable and a NEMA 14-30 plug. The compressor runs but the motor overheats and trips its thermal protector. After a few minutes I am able to reset it. I'm trying to run it for an...

Picked up a welding table from a guy that makes them, uses them a bit, then flips it on craigslist. It's pretty sturdy and has a side table for the chop saw. Finally playing around with a welder and trying to learn how to use it. My first practice pieces were thin sheet steel that turned out to...

I come back now and then and should really update this thread with new pictures now that the garage is being used. Thanks for the compliment!

Lots of good information here. I appreciate your comments despite my poor use of the search tool. The breaker panel is about 30 feet away but the space in between is a finished space. There is some limited attic access however. Looks like my best bet for a 5hp compressor based on your...

For some reason they have 3-phase listed in specs but show 1-phase in the title for the product listing for the Atlas Copco. Somewhat confusing. I think it is actually 1-phase and they listed the specs wrong. I will try to do a better estimates with one of those tools. Thanks....

That is a valid argument. The Quincy 3.5hp is, best as I can figure, more than I need now (basic air tools now, soon spraying equipment for woodworking, and eventually metalworking tools including basic blast cab), and something I will probably grow right into capacity wise, but not having the...