80 Gallon Vertical Air Compressor Installation Size?

[tlmartin84]

Could any of you guys with an 80 gallon Vertical Compressor with a tank mounted pump and motor give me some dimensions on it?

Most of the dimensions I find online state 42W x 48L, that seams kind of large to me compared to looking at them in the store.

I want to place a drain under it prior to pouring my floor and I am trying to get a guess on how far from the wall I need to place the drain.

I want to get it as close to my exterior wall as possible, so if you can imagine placing it in a corner, I need the Length and Width as tight as possible.

 

[pattenp]

I think the tank is about 30 inches in diameter. The wider dimension you're seeing is for the width of the mount top for the motor and pump.

Edit: Actually online I'm seeing 24" for the 80 tank. My 60 tank is 20". Looks like the widest dimension is the top mount.

Look at this... http://www.zoro.com/i/G3458025/?category=5827

 

[zkling]

Depends on which one you are looking at? A slow running industrial machine will have a larger space footprint due to the larger mounting base for the commonly longer CTC pulley distance to get proper wrap for the slower speed, larger pulley. For somewhat ease of maintenance you are probably looking at a area roughly equivalent to a standard pallet ~4' square.

I would check the specific unit you plan on purchasing, but 20" 90° from each wall to center of drain will probably not be too far off.

 

[volleyball]

You are not going to want to have it right against the wall anyways. The standard pallet is a good choice as I left mine on there.
You don't have to be precise with the drain. You can have a pipe or hose feed into the drain.

 

[Durka]

Right , not right against the wall. I didn't corner it, but I wanted mine as close as I could it . You know, -without it being a PITA to remove the pulley cage or working on it from the rear, if need be. It worked out good I think,-

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Attempted to crop this one at the outside front measurement from the wall. Little bit of an angle so it's not exact...close! ~

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The 80 gal tank on the IR is closer to 24" vs 30". In-fact, I believe it's real close to 24 if not dead on. Tanks do vary.

I'll probably never deal with an automatic drain again. Form my experience, -they corrode fairly quick and screw up at the worst possible time. It's not a big deal to me to turn a ball valve handle. I sort of monitor how much moisture she makes and where when running her harder than normal anyway.

 

[tlmartin84]

Thanks for all the trouble!

That is exactly what I needed to see!

 

[tlmartin84]

BTW Durka, What model is that?

Better yet what CFM is it rated at?

 

[Durka]

Thanks for all the trouble!

That is exactly what I needed to see!

No problem. I had to go out in the garage anyway...to look at my new Milwaukee drill again before it gets all dirty.

BTW, -the motor/pump platform is centered on the tank at 28.5" wide. The cage in the back overlaps on one side making total width 29.5".

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BTW Durka, What model is that?

Better yet what CFM is it rated at?

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About a grand @ TSC two years ago. -

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[GT14HORSE]

I have an 80gal castair and they want it 15" min. from fan to wall

 

[tlmartin84]

Durka, I'd also be curious to see more of your trap setup!

 

[Rossco]

I have mine up against the steem wall which is 4" out from the wall, I have a window right behind that I will open when it warm.

Devair recommend 18" atleast. I assume this is from the fan and not the tank.

 

[ZRX61]

I have an 80gal castair and they want it 15" min. from fan to wall

Just turn it 90deg so the fan isn't on the wall side. The fan on mine is perpendicular to the wall.

 

[kirnerxubixu]

The standard pallet is a good choice as I left mine on there.

 

[zkling]

The standard pallet is a good choice as I left mine on there.

A good number of compressor manufactures, specifically state that if the unit is left to run on the shipping pallet, the warranty becomes void. Plus it is not that difficult to add proper feet and since the OP wants to put it over a drain, water soaked wood probably wouldn't be the best.

 

[GlenC]

Generally the 80 gallon tank is 24" diameter and 48" tall, the top plate is 30" x 13" and is about 1 1/2" above tank, the feet raise the tank an additional 3 1/2", without the compressor... So just the tank, about 53" tall, 24" deep and 30" wide.

 

[chykal]

Here is a CH installation video. Lots of good info and it tells you how much space you need to keep it from the walls. I hire this helps.

How to Set Up Your 60 Gallon Air Compressor:

 

[volleyball]

A good number of compressor manufactures, specifically state that if the unit is left to run on the shipping pallet, the warranty becomes void. Plus it is not that difficult to add proper feet and since the OP wants to put it over a drain, water soaked wood probably wouldn't be the best.

Remove the pallet before the service guy shows up.

Mine have always been on pallets. It makes draining easier, better than any common rubber feet available and the pallets don't rot out if the floor isn't wet.
The reason for pallet removal is to firmly fasten the tank down so it doesn't fall over. A strap is fine if that is an issue for you.

 

[Durka]

Remove the pallet before the service guy shows up.

You lift it , I'll see if I can pull it out real quick.

 

[Durka]

Durka, I'd also be curious to see more of your trap setup!

The risers and such...vapor manipulation ? Alright. -

I run straight up to the ceiling from the compressor outlet...about 4-5'. Then follow the roof lines 4/12 pitch (using two 45* fittings to get my angles) for another 7' to the header. Yea,-you can create ANY angle doubling up 45's w/black iron/stainless. From there, residual moisture runs downstream away from the compressor, IF I were to ever have any make it to the header...I don't or haven't yet anyway. All moisture remains in the tank thus far...Filters have never been wet.

This method ^^^ has been used for decades in small shops...cheap and reliable. Here's some pics, risers and clean-outs. -

 

[tlmartin84]

Holy ****! I think I am following it all!

What do you use your compressor for?

 

[Durka]

Holy ****! I think I am following it all!

What do you use your compressor for?

My basketball has a slow leak.

 

[Durka]

Holy ****! I think I am following it all!

What do you use your compressor for?

Seriously, blasting, auto body, paint. Focus was on versatility @ station #2. Combined stations. Too much pipe isn't good. Various connects for different processes.
Everything is set up for high volume/high flow. As much as it can anyway. I'm not pushing allot of CFM's from the tank, so my SCFM's had to come as close to it as possible,- after 30-40' of pipe.I went big on pipe, 3/4" filters w/high flow couplers/male connectors (Astro Pneumatics 1/4" 89 cfm coupler set ups, with Milton V high flow male plugs). I get all I can from that little two stage. Does pretty good!

 

[tlmartin84]

What type of blaster are you running?

My portable pot runs my 14.7 cfm 60 gallon compressor to death, I have to stop and wait on it to catch up.