Recent content by haanzel

I want to add a regulator and some filters to my 80 gal Saylor but seem to have run into some confusion about what I need. The compressor will be used for air tools, small plasma cutter and sand blasting. Ideally I’d like to get a combo unit, and think a 3 stage will work. I know I need a...

Thanks for the reply. It is a 1” outlet, which brings me to another question. How should I step down from the 1” outlet to a 1/2“ air hose? Should I get a 1” filter > 1” regulator then put an adapter on the outlet of the regulator? Or should the step down be before the filter and regulator? The...

I recently acquired a older VT-730-80 SB compressor, believe it is a 1970 by the tank stamp. It has some connections that I have not see before and am not sure how to hook this up for air. The right side with the red hose spigot is the service valve (4th pic). What is the item on the opposite...

Here is where I am on this- got the Leviton plug above as well as a cover. The plug has screw connections and my wiring is 8 gauge, needless to say it won't fit. Do they make a push connector 6-15 plug that accepts 8 gauge? If not, any concerns if I get a different wire, something larger that...

Thanks for the replies. It is 5HP/15A, here is what I am working with. Not pictured is the pressure switch that has 3 wires, a ground (green) and both legs (black and white). No idea on the history of it so it's possible this came from the factory as is or someone did something they should not...

I picked up a single phase Sanborn 5HP compressor. Motor specs on it are 230V at 15A. The compressor is wired and has a 15A plug on it and this outlet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003AU30FE/?tag=atomicindus08-20 I had the shop wired for dedicated 50A outlet when it was built. I can do the...

Not recent, anywhere from 2015 back to 2001.

Circling back on this. I stepped away out of frustration/time and this past month decided to look into it again. There were a few things that needed to be done. 1- check for leaks with soap and fix them at the connections. One leak was the rotary coupling so I got a new Coats Tire Changer...

Ah, that makes sense. Basements in Texas are rare, mainly due to the hard ground and expense to dig into it. I am thinking around a 5x8 or 5x9 and about 5-6 feet tall. The current one is made of hardy plank and is rotted at the bottom, so I am a little hesitant to reuse this, granted it's about...

Do you not have pressure tanks where you live? As to why, I am not sure about regulations, my well was drilled when I bought this place. But here in Texas, my well goes to 600 feet. I also have a 80 gal pressure tank next to the well pump, which is adjacent to a transfer tank that is connected...

My current well house needs to be replaced. I like these https://www.polarsheds.com but the sizes are not exactly what I need, so I want to look into making one. Does anyone know what material is used in the above link? Is it a SIP? I need something that is well insulated and strong...

That looks pretty easy. What brand is it or where did you get it?

Yes can you attach or link the directions? You do not have any issues with it rolling up/down?

I recently had my metal building/shop sprayfoamed and put in a 5 ton HVAC system installed (which works wonderfully in the Texas summer!). I have 2 large roll up (not roll back) doors, about 14' high and 12' wide doors. The 2 doors do not have insulation on them and at an angle I see gaps where...

Quoted price is almost 10k. Getting a quality unit for 3500 and DIYing part/most of it seems better and better. But I am not adverse to having something installed if the cost was reasonable.