Anchor air compressor

[70staged]

I have 6" cement floor with in floor heat. I would like to anchor my air compressor down, it is a vertical 80 gallon. Any idea on size of anchor I need? How deep of anchor? Best type?

 

[Mike65]

I have a 60-gallon vertical compressor that is not anchored down & just sits on some rubber pads. Be careful if you are going to anchor it down to know where the in-floor heat tubes are so as to not cut one when drilling the holes for the compressor anchors.

 

[Higgy1300]

I have a 60 gallon also. I put it on a 2'x2' 3/4 thick piece of plywood - makes it easier to move also

 

[70staged]

Don't plan on moving this thing.

 

[CraigStu]

A friend w/ a similar compressor got one of these rubber stall liners. He cut it in half so he had double thickness and set the compressor on that. Worked great.

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[DeeDubz]

Here's what I did. I anchored mine with 3/8s red heads. I cant remember how deep I drilled them maybe 2inches. I didnt put any rubber down. Might have been a good idea. But I have 4 square pieces of steel that give me a little bit more space on the bottom. When I drain the tank I have enough room to put a bowl to catch the junk.

 

[mikedodge]

You don't need much of an anchor. Just enough that it doesn't walk but that's usually not much of an issue.

 

[nadogail]

You don't need much of an anchor. Just enough that it doesn't walk but that's usually not much of an issue.

Hocky Pucks make good compressor supports.

 

[ItsNemo]

My IR 60 gallon is sitting on some 1/8" rubber floor mat thing, been that way for 6-7 years, never an issue.

 

[racecougar]

3/8" Redheads and rubber compressor isolators here.

 

[mike93lx]

If you are worried about it getting knocked over, maybe securing it to a wall would be easier?

 

[Jacko264]

Horse box rubber mats would be good if you can find any secondhand
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[Zeke]

Don't plan on moving this thing.

That still doesn't mean you have to bolt it.

 

[nadogail]

Fastening your compressor to either the building or the slab can be of greater importance if you are in an area known for seasonal Seismic Activity.
Here the season for Earthquakes is year round, we have been getting a break on the fires, seems that season is only ten or eleven months long.

 

[jpcjguy]

hockey pucks on top of stall mats - as mentioned above - works great for me!

 

[PotvinV8]

Add some rubber pads under the feet and strap it to the wall.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

I've always used hockey pucks for rubber pads, and wedge anchors into the floor. If it needed to be movable at time, then hockey pucks and drop-in anchors. I'd be nervous about drilling with in-floor heat without knowing exactly where the tubing runs.

 

[nadogail]

Hockey Pucks and gravity keep many compressors from dancing across floors.

 

[kwb]

If you don't know where heating tubes are - I think rubber pad/pucks and a wall strap like you would have on a water heater is the best option if you insist on inside.

Best location for a compressor is outside in a shed/lean-to/box.

 

[The Tool Tyrant]

I'm in California, so anchoring vertical receiver compressors is a must. I know a lot of folks utilize hockey pucks under the mounting feet, but they are too hard to be an effective vibration isolator. I prefer rubber vibration pads designed for that purpose.
An important aspect that is mentioned in most manufacturers operator's manuals is the importance of shimming where necessary to insure that all 3 or 4 mounting points are even.
I use 1/2" wedge bolts with nylock nuts as it is recommended to back the nut off after contacting the foot so as not induce any stress on the receiver mounting points.
When drilling the mounting holes, I prefer to drill completely through the slab so in the event the compressor is removed, you can drive the wedge bolt below the surface and patch the holes.

You need to be absolutely positive that you have your heating lines marked before drilling.

 

[Worsedog]

Mine is still the pallet that the original owner received it on. The best thing I did was to move it out of the actual shop space. If the music is playing, I can't hear it run.

 

[Norcal]

My 5 HP horizontal tank is bolted to 4X4 pressure treated that is not fastened to the concrete, works well.

 

[PhantomEB]

I am ditching my big 60 gallon one in favor of a smaller more portable 110v model. Then I dont need to run air lines out to the carport!

 

[engineer2]

If your floor is perfectly flat and you have no earthquakes, you probably don't need to anchor it. Our 80 gallon upright plant air compressors sit on hockey pucks and stay put.

But if you decide to...
A thermal imager will tell you where the in-floor heat is. I tried mine on my basement floor and it showed right where the tubes are. You can buy one on Amazon. Buying a one-time-use expensive tool the GJ way. A cheaper way might be to lay down thermochromic sheets in the area and see if the tubes show up.

If you use anchor bolts, make sure to bolt it loose enough so the tank has a bit of horizontal movement. If you trap all 3 legs, vibration can cause stress on the tank.

 

[csp]

Why do you want to secure it to the floor?

My 80 gallon vertical is bolted to two 4x4s with rubber pads between the compressor feet and lumber. The 4x4s are only there to elevate the drain, making it easier to use and more likely to be used.

It hasn't moved in years except when I have moved it.

 

[nadogail]

Some of life in the Earthquake zone and a good shaker could get things moving.

 

[Citation]

Is the issue walking or tipping? If walking isn't an issue what about a safety chain attached to the wall (assuming it's a strong point) and to the top of the tank? If done correctly it will prevent tipping without drilling into the floor.