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Re: Done I used rubber isolators from Grainger: Vibration Isolator,310 Lb Max,3/8-16 Item No: 2NPG6

Done Lowe's delivered the compressor yesterday and I hooked it up. I'm proud to say there were no significant leaks in all the joints I soldered. I think there were 98 total joints in the project..... Here's the compressor installed. Here's a picture of how I modified the tank drain to...

The reason copper is coming down in price is I just finished piping my garage with copper. By the end of the week I suspect Lowe's will be giving compressors away......

I'm making progress...... I've run the copper line and Lowe's is delivering the compressor on Thursday. I have feet to install on the compressor and I'm going to remove the drain and install a line that runs to a small ball valve. That's the only thing I don't like about the Kobalt 60 gallon...

As I understand it there's K, L, and M. K being the thickest, but I haven't found that at Home Depot of Lowes. They both carry L and M. L is the thicker of those two. I'm using L for my compressed air lines, but I was told both L and M would work. I'm going with 1/2" for all of my lines as...

The drop ear elbows look good, but they require a threaded adapter to match up with the quick disconnect. That's what I'm wanting to avoid. Here is one thing I'm considering. In the pictures below there's a 1/4" NPT insert that will go into a 'T' or standard elbow. This gives a fairly low...

I have a question about terminating the copper lines. There are a couple of places where I know I'll terminate with a 1/2" to 1/4" female adapter. I'll do that where the line meets the compressor and where I have a retractable hose reel. Both will be connected via a short flexible line that...

Thanks. I looked at my local Tractor Supply the other day and didn't see them. Thad

Speaking of air hoses, where can I get short hoses? I'll need a couple of 24" hoses soon. One to attach the compressor to the main line and another to attach a retractable hose reel to the main line. Thad

I plan to acquire most of the hardware for the copper lines this week. I don't know if I'll get it installed because it's unusually cold............. Couple of questions: For the threaded connections; should I use Teflon tape or Loctite 567? Are there better options. I want this to be as...

I have Chamberlain LiftMaster garage door openers. There is a travel limit adjustment as well as a force adjustment. To me, it sounds like either the down travel limit or the down force needs to be adjusted. I'm not sure if the Geni's have the same adjustments. Thad

Thanks for all the suggestions. So, at this point I'm planning to slope the main line away from the compressor and installing a drip leg at the end for draining. I'm not going to install a valve on each drop. Here are pictures showing where the main line will run. It will be attached to the...

I'm going to add compressed air to my basement garage. I've decided to use copper for the air lines. I don't do any 'professional' type work in my garage. Just basic motorcycle/scooter maintenance at this point. I'm going to get a 60 gallon compressor from Lowe's or Northern Tool. The...

I have both Rubbermaid and Husky systems for hanging yard tools. I don't have any shelves or baskets; everything is pretty much close to the wall. The heaviest thing I'm hanging on the Rubbermaid system is a gas string trimmer. Both system work very well for what I'm using them for. Thad

I live just outside of Nashville. Our house is a couple of years old and I'm wanting to setup a shop area in the garage. My interest at the moment is to install a 60 gallon compressor and run the air lines. I'll post my specific question in another post. Just wanted to introduce myself here...