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Update: I put 1/4" rubber under the feet. That made a difference but still not nearly quiet as I would like. I wish my anchors were longer so I could put another layer of rubber down. I then routed the intake outside. That didn't really make a difference at all. -Scott

Sweet! A Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all! :) -Scott

I use a cheater bar for 2 reasons. To extend a breaker bar. But mostly I will put it on a ratchet to get a little more length in a tight spot where my breaker bar would not fit. The cheater bar allows me to get the exact length (or max length) I need in a tight spot. -Scott

:bounce: JSK, any updates? When will these be ready to order? Garage Journal Group Buy? Inquiring minds want to know... :bounce: -Scott

How about the new MaxJax portable lift system? http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26368 -Scott

Here's my setup: Media Center PC with 22" HDTV/Moniter 160w dual 8" Sub 60w Speakers in each corner It's basically a 400Watt Klipsch ProMedia 4.1 Audio System hooked up to a eMachines T5246 Media Center PC with a Vizio VO22L 22" 720p HDTV/Moniter. I mostly just listen to Pandora...

I'm confused. Let's you have a 50' run of 3/4" black iron pipe with (6) 90* elbows and (3) tees (or whatever, just an example). If you set the compressor to 90psi, by the time it gets to the tool, wouldn't it be signifigantly less? Now if the compressor pressure is set to 180psi, and it...

How do I fix it? Just route it outside? What else can be done? BTW, I covered the intake just to see what it would sound like and it didn't really reduce the noise. The sound seems to be coming from the compressor cylinders on top. -Scott

Well I added 2 layers of the asphalt roofing stuff (similar to Dynomat) to the doors. I don't think it did much. Although now it sounds like the sound is louder from the sides then from the front doors. I think I'm really going to have to attack this. Next step is 1/4" rubber pads under...

My garage threads: Sound insulation for compressor closet OK to use copper piping outside? -Scott

Hey guys. I just bought my first house in July. Requirements were a 2+ car garage, since betwen my wife and I, we have 4 cars. And since I like to pretend I'm an amateur racer, I also have to play amateur mechanic. ;) Ended up getting a 24'x24' 2.5 car oversized garage with loft storage...

Thanks guys. The informaton is very useful. I'm still not sure if running the pipe outside will be a problem with freezing. If I drain it regularly with every use, then I really shouldn't have a problem with water in it anyway, correct? How much water would you expect that I collect there...

The output of the compressor is 180psi. It's not adjustable afaik. For some reason I thought the 1/2" regulators I was looking at needed a maximum of 150psi inlet prerssure, but I just checked and I was wrong. So I won't actually need to put a regulator after the zig zag. -Scott

I have 14' of 3/4" copper tubing I plan to run outside (5 rows of 34") The only place water would collect and freeze is in the drain. See diagram in my post above where the drain is. I plan on putting the first regulator (3/4") after the zig-zag comes back into the closet to regulate the...

Hi Torque. Unfortunately taking the compressor out of the closet really isn't an option for me. I plan on putting a vent fan to the outside in the closet and possibly a box fan over the tank/compressor and run them when I use the compressor. I have an 80 gal 5.4hp belt driven Craftsman...

I have my compressor in a closet in my garage. I'm thinking about adding a zig-zag portion of pipe to get some extra piping to let the air cool. Originally I was thinking about putting this next to the compressor, but have concerns about space as well as heat from the compressor. Would it...

I think I'm going to try the Dynamat on just the doors, and cheap eggcrate foam on the walls. Still looking for ideas/methods to muffle/quiet the intake. -Scott

Thanks guys. I'm wondering if Dynamat will actually work for this particular problem. I've read that it is more for reducing vibrations. BTW, there is a cheaper alternative to Dynamat called Peel & Seal. It is an asphalt roofing product that is basically the same as Dynamat. Other cheaper...

I have my 80gal compressor in a closet in my garage. I would like to further reduce the noise by adding sound insulation/deadening material. I'd like to do it on the cheap side. Any suggestions on what I can use for cheap sound insulation/deadening? The white closed foam insulation I...

It was these chests that I got: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00959624000P http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00959623000P -Scott