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Cost is wholly the reason! I have the extra tank. $600 for a dryer is a bit much for my uses. I much rather enjoy the thinking and problem solving to make it happen cheap or free with parts I have on hand. Good call on the pressure rating of the smaller tank. I may still plumb it in at the...

I am in process of setting up a Quincy 325 compressor in my 30x40x12 garage. I am plumbing the pump into a 80 gallon tank. I know this is plenty of air setup for my uses. BUT... I live in a swamp, well not in the swamp but adjacent to it. VERY humid area. I am thinking plumb the pump into...

It is from the 50s, I forget the ROC. Has a 3PH GE 5HP motor on it. Tank is stamped 1959. I paid $600 for it. Aren't many of them in this area for sale used that I have seen, so I scooped it up. Compressor fires up and runs good on a 7.5kw Haunyang VFD I bought off of Amazon. I have...

I tend to do that. I work in ship repair on Navy ships, very stringent requirements. Hard not to bring that home with me.

Really?! I would be concerned about that stuff rupturing and causing the compressor to burn up from running constantly one night.

Thanks for all of the input guys. I am confident the pump would be fine, it is rated for 400-900 RPMs. The pulley on the motor is for the max of 900 RPMs. My thought was to run it at the lower end of it's range to save on noise levels. BUT, not willing to deal with burning the motor up...

I have a Quincy 325, powered by a 5HP 3PH motor, run off of a Huanyang 7.5kw VFD. I would like to install two pressure switches to have two speeds for the compressor. For 80% of my uses (home garage), the lowest speed the pump can turn is sufficient. My thought is to have one switch cut in at...

Thanks. Was unsure if there was specific tubing type and fitting type recommended for compressor use. Glad it is as easy as stopping by Lowe's on the way home.

No one?

I picked up a Quincy 325 used on Facebook Marketplace. Finally got a VFD on it to see how it runs. The 1/4" OD tubing on from the tank to the unloader valve is leaking at each end, looks like it got banged around while moving it. Can I replace it with Type L 1/4" OD tubing and fittings from...

Hello all. I have a 30x40x12 garage I built about 5 years ago. Cinder block stem wall. 6" concrete slab. 2x6 studs balloon framed on gable ends. Scissor trusses. 7/16 OSB sheathing. 5/8 OSB roof deck. I'm in eastern NC, no real snow load to speak of. I built two rooms on the left hand...

14-50 is the most common plug for the EVs. I agree it is odd.

Plan to use the portable charger that came with the car. Not sure if Chevrolet offers a 6-50 plug adapter for the charger.

It draws 32 amps.

I plan to install a receptacle for a new Chevy Bolt in the garage. I have a 40 amp circuit fed by 8/2 romex for my welding machine (which uses a NEMA 6-50). I would like to install a NEMA 14-50 receptacle tied into that circuit. I am sure the code answer is no (should be dedicated circuit...

I have two welding machines on a cart. I only use one at a time. I have an extension cord for plugging the machines in. I would like to put two 6-50R receptacles on the end of the cord, I am tired of unplugging one machine to use the other. I am looking for an elegant solution to make up a...

Definitely add some windows. I recommend at least one good sized one at 4' high behind the workbench. It is nice to have a view standing at the bench. Also very nice to open the window for some fresh air. A building of that size has plenty of wall space. Add some windows. As far as...

I assume this is at your private residence? I would install a disconnect locally on that circuit and hook the unit into that. If you have issues, then run a new circuit to the disconnect. Not a big deal.

I have a cabinet in the weld shop area of my building. The cabinet has all of my PPE in it - weld shield, respirators, gloves, glasses, box of ear plugs, etc. I use the dollar store plastic shoe totes for each respirator. The gloves and glasses are hung on hooks on the inside of the doors...

There is a definite wealth of knowledge on this forum. They have helped me ID plenty of older tools. Fair chance you can find some buyers on this forum too. There is a sub forum down a few specific to discussing tools, I suggest you start a thread there.