Compression - Show Off Your Compressor
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kams1973
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Just your run of the mill Campbell Hausfeld 6hp/60gal here. I bought it second hand and it seems to be in decent shape.
I'm about halfway through the installation and the story starts here if you're interested: Linky
In an effort to gain some usable space below, I'm getting it up off the floor and it will be enclosed in a ventilated cabinet when I'm all done.
Current status is the addition of some special valving and soon the automatic drain system:
Gauges, regulator, and hour meter will be located on a control panel down where I can reach it easier.
I will give a quick update when it's all finished.
How much of a pain in the *** is it going to be to check and change oil with this set up?
Probably less of a pain than changing the gear oil in my jib crane hoist!
(just did that last weekend, btw)I gave it some thought, and for my situation, I realized I'll need access to the tools in the cabinet much more frequently than I will need access to the compressor pump. YMMV.
kams1973
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Probably less of a pain than changing the gear oil in my jib crane hoist!
I gave it some thought, and for my situation, I realized I'll need access to the tools in the cabinet much more frequently than I will need access to the compressor pump. YMMV.
You make a good point. I checked out your thread, and you obviously think things through.
71goldss
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Bump!
Always one of my favorite threads! Anyone got anything new to share?
Always one of my favorite threads! Anyone got anything new to share?
Buddy Boy
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Hi Everyone, I'm plan on putting a air cooler on my QT-5 Compressor. I finally bought a fan To match it with my B&M Super Cooler. 70274. 11x11x1.5
It's a Tube axial fan...Part # EBM papst W2E250-HJ32-01...280x280x80 mm's
It also happens to be 115Volt - 60HZ - 220 Watt Max. This one happens to be Brand new and 99.99 & 8.99 Shipping. I'm thinking that this was decent deal.
Some of the idea's that you guys come up with are just fantastic and I would like to take a shot at this project myself. I'm mechanically inclined how ever we'll see if this is in my realm. A welder would be a big help But I guess drilling & tapping should get me there as well.
I'll get to the question I need to ask. When my fan arrived. I looked at it in confusion. There was a very nice terminal block with one half pre wired and the other half nothing. Is there a web site where I can go to so I can make up a cord set? I've have looked but it appears that you need to know what you're doing to complete the wiring and I don't know wiring that well and it looks like I have some to do.
Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated
Thanks' A lot
Buddy Boy
It's a Tube axial fan...Part # EBM papst W2E250-HJ32-01...280x280x80 mm's
It also happens to be 115Volt - 60HZ - 220 Watt Max. This one happens to be Brand new and 99.99 & 8.99 Shipping. I'm thinking that this was decent deal.
Some of the idea's that you guys come up with are just fantastic and I would like to take a shot at this project myself. I'm mechanically inclined how ever we'll see if this is in my realm. A welder would be a big help But I guess drilling & tapping should get me there as well.
I'll get to the question I need to ask. When my fan arrived. I looked at it in confusion. There was a very nice terminal block with one half pre wired and the other half nothing. Is there a web site where I can go to so I can make up a cord set? I've have looked but it appears that you need to know what you're doing to complete the wiring and I don't know wiring that well and it looks like I have some to do.
Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated
Thanks' A lot
Buddy Boy
fnieto
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80 gal. Eaton set up with air dryer, auto dumps (4 ea.) and by-pass. Loop system holding another 10 gallons in volume. Large Jas P Morgan gauge at far end to monitor system from plasma table. Five double drops and two overhead drops. (four 50' reels) 125 psig working pressure. All machines requiring air have dedicated regulators.
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danny_barkley
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I am curious about your Eaton.
Why did you choose them?
How long have you had it?
Any issues?
Wold you by it again?
I am looking at them as well.
fnieto
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danny_barkly
At the time I upgraded (2006) I had a speed air 60 gal single stage with no dryer. I was running the CNC plasma quite a bit and had a lot of water issues as well as air demand issues.
I researched for several months and kept ending back on the Eaton web site. I called and talked to a guy named John (I believe). He gave me a break on the "package deal" and they delivered on time. I was quite impressed when the unit arrived as the entire compressor is made of cast. The motor is American made and the mag starter is as well. The dryer is more than likely an import with Eaton labeling but built quite nicely. The belt (twin) guard is sturdy metal and the motor is a quick adjustment type. The compressor is also equipped with a unloading valve for constant run for those long days on the plasma table. The compressor also came with a auto dump timer for dumping water from the tank.
The only issue I had was a bad schrader valve that relives the head pressure once the compressor shuts off. $1.50 fixed that (same size of most common tires).
Since then I have ordered two other exact units for buddies without the constant run feature which I installed for under $40.00.
I would buy again from Eaton. In fact, once I'm done with the new shop I will be moving all the vehicles into the old shop and installing a smaller Eaton for general air use.
I have modified the auto dump to run out side (quiet) and added auto water dumps prior to the air dryer as the new air system is much bigger than the old one.
Good luck with your compressor purchase.
At the time I upgraded (2006) I had a speed air 60 gal single stage with no dryer. I was running the CNC plasma quite a bit and had a lot of water issues as well as air demand issues.
I researched for several months and kept ending back on the Eaton web site. I called and talked to a guy named John (I believe). He gave me a break on the "package deal" and they delivered on time. I was quite impressed when the unit arrived as the entire compressor is made of cast. The motor is American made and the mag starter is as well. The dryer is more than likely an import with Eaton labeling but built quite nicely. The belt (twin) guard is sturdy metal and the motor is a quick adjustment type. The compressor is also equipped with a unloading valve for constant run for those long days on the plasma table. The compressor also came with a auto dump timer for dumping water from the tank.
The only issue I had was a bad schrader valve that relives the head pressure once the compressor shuts off. $1.50 fixed that (same size of most common tires).
Since then I have ordered two other exact units for buddies without the constant run feature which I installed for under $40.00.
I would buy again from Eaton. In fact, once I'm done with the new shop I will be moving all the vehicles into the old shop and installing a smaller Eaton for general air use.
I have modified the auto dump to run out side (quiet) and added auto water dumps prior to the air dryer as the new air system is much bigger than the old one.
Good luck with your compressor purchase.
1Garageman
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b-body-bob
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I think you would get farther here with a photo or two. My experience has been that someone will be able to give you quick hook this to that sort of instructions but they need something to work from.
1Garageman
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Hate to ask this, but is that a Plastic/PVC pipe?
brawls43
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Hate to ask this, but is that a Plastic/PVC pipe?
Looks more like the RapidAir type kit, but maybe a different brand.
EOC_Jason
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That was my guess, either that flexible plastic or possible the coated aluminum pipe... Either way, it was designed for that use, it's not PVC..
overkill 19
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I finally got a decent compressor, mounted a couple months ago. $489 plus tax after $50 coupon. I am glad my oil less Craftsman finally failed. Much more quiet and can use my air tools more.
I did black iron piping with a riser setup to help with moisture, with a ball valve on the down tube to drain moisture. Also put a T in where the riser starts with a plug in it so I have the option to extend to the left to the front of garage to add a second riser and hose reel in the future.
Just did a combination regulator/filter for now.
I did black iron piping with a riser setup to help with moisture, with a ball valve on the down tube to drain moisture. Also put a T in where the riser starts with a plug in it so I have the option to extend to the left to the front of garage to add a second riser and hose reel in the future.
Just did a combination regulator/filter for now.
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Buddy Boy
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fnieto
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Hate to ask this, but is that a Plastic/PVC pipe?
No plastic, Its Fastpipe by rapid air.
1" aluminum with a blue powder coat finish. Its reated at 190 psi.
brawls43
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garage isn't wired for 220
Can't that PUMA be wired for both 220 or 110?
yes it can
sprntpshr
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Have had this one from new for about 6 years, only problem so far is the oil sight glass on the compressor leaks. Had it against the north wall which was taking up space where a work bench will go. Cleaned it up and changed the oil. Good to go.
Now there is room to run airlines using up some of the surplus steel fittings and pipe. Have an air dyer from a locomotive to pipe in too.
Now there is room to run airlines using up some of the surplus steel fittings and pipe. Have an air dyer from a locomotive to pipe in too.
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Here's my itty bitty 4.6 gallon, 2 HP, 5.3 CFM @ 90 psi oil-free "ultra-quiet" air compressor:
It's outlet is wired to a lit switch closer to ground level. I plan to just use it to control air safety locks on a lift, and a few minimal air tools (tire inflator, air nozzle, maybe an occasional burst of an impact gun when the electric gun doesn't cut it).
Air lines are run in the wall using 1/2" "MaxLine" (was a bit of a PITA). It's not the best drain setup in the world, but it'll see pretty minimal use.
It's outlet is wired to a lit switch closer to ground level. I plan to just use it to control air safety locks on a lift, and a few minimal air tools (tire inflator, air nozzle, maybe an occasional burst of an impact gun when the electric gun doesn't cut it).
Air lines are run in the wall using 1/2" "MaxLine" (was a bit of a PITA). It's not the best drain setup in the world, but it'll see pretty minimal use.
EOC_Jason
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McMaster Carr (If you are in the USA)
pepi
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Question:
With the horizontal tanks, are they tilted so that moisture runs down to the dump. Wonder about that cause most tank ruptures seem to happen with this style of compressor design. I like the design but find the vertical tank might be the better option.
With the horizontal tanks, are they tilted so that moisture runs down to the dump. Wonder about that cause most tank ruptures seem to happen with this style of compressor design. I like the design but find the vertical tank might be the better option.
sprntpshr
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Placed 1" thick rubber pads cut from conveyor belting under the compressor legs. A lot less noise now.
The tank is tilted slightly to the drain. Went to drain the tank yesterday and there wasn't any moisture in it, now that was kind of strange since it wasn't drained in a year. Turns out the drain valve is seeping very slightly and any water that collects is leaking thru the valve, a drop at a time.
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Hi TM98,
Maybe a little lazy here on my part, but just seemed easier to copy and past this from another thread…Lol
I just used these, quick simple and available at Home Depot.
The pads measure 3¼” square x 1¼” thick. My compressor is an 80 gal SB that weighs 648 pounds. It’s not bolted down just resting on the pads. The pads carry the weight just fine; the compressor is stable and has not moved at all.
yucholian
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$5 for a linear foot of farm conveyor belt material at TSC, works perfect for my 80 gallon 2 stage compressor. Standing next to it, I don't feel any vibration on my feet.
malibu101
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It looks like it's floating on those isolators. Must be a weird camera angle.
From what I've been told, if it's right----
A compressor should not be bolted "tight" to the floor. Just tight enough to keep it from moving around.
Even weight/pressure on all legs (shims if neccesary) so as not to stress any leg more than another.
overkill 19
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You guys with iPhones should down load the Db tester and do a before and after sound test and see.
PS I put my iPhone Db meter right beside our $4500 one at work!! Lol so close it made my pretty mad!
PS I put my iPhone Db meter right beside our $4500 one at work!! Lol so close it made my pretty mad!
AP514
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Got my ISO Pads from EBAY..................
Theses are the ones I got. https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/range/guid/C769CDF5-DB4D-44CC-993E-8F0D8D7CE8C1
Work well it is not that loud. But not tested it for db yet
mdbeck1
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Hockey Pucks from ebay. Drilled a large hole part way through it the finished the hole and put a bolt through the modified hockey puck and the foot of the compressor. Set it down and forgot it. From what I can tell the compressor hasn't moved in over a year. I had to go evilbay for the hockey pucks. Not much demand for them in Oklahoma.
Look at my Dad's the other day (OLD upright Kellogg). He mounted his on two 6X6 blocks with what looks like lag bolts, then hard plumbed his metal pipe into it. It sat that way for over 30 years.
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A COUPLE OF NOTES FOR YOU GUYS INSTALLING FOR THE FIRST TIME...
1. Put some kind of isolator feet on the tank. You won't "feel" the compressor pumping as badly.
2. If the compressor doesn't have a intake air muffler go get one. It makes a HUGE difference in the noise level. If you already have a muffler and don't believe me take the muffler off.
3. Put a ball-**** at the tank and flip it shut every evening. Because your lines will leak. My compressor will hold pressure for several weeks this way. ...and if I just need to air up a tire I don't even turn the compressor on.
4. Place a flexible line between the compressor and the "hard" lines. This way the "hard" lines don't vibrate. They make the funniest "little" sounds. ...and will eventually wear a hole in the line.
Look at my Dad's the other day (OLD upright Kellogg). He mounted his on two 6X6 blocks with what looks like lag bolts, then hard plumbed his metal pipe into it. It sat that way for over 30 years.
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A COUPLE OF NOTES FOR YOU GUYS INSTALLING FOR THE FIRST TIME...
1. Put some kind of isolator feet on the tank. You won't "feel" the compressor pumping as badly.
2. If the compressor doesn't have a intake air muffler go get one. It makes a HUGE difference in the noise level. If you already have a muffler and don't believe me take the muffler off.
3. Put a ball-**** at the tank and flip it shut every evening. Because your lines will leak. My compressor will hold pressure for several weeks this way. ...and if I just need to air up a tire I don't even turn the compressor on.
4. Place a flexible line between the compressor and the "hard" lines. This way the "hard" lines don't vibrate. They make the funniest "little" sounds. ...and will eventually wear a hole in the line.
gobeer net
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A friend picked this up at a local yard sale. Can anyone identify this? Seems to be cast iron bottom with aluminum cylinders. Spins but doesn't pump up.
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I apologize up front, did a quick search and found nothing. I'm looking for a link to a "plastic" pipe designed for air compressors. I saw this product some time ago on one of the "Power Block" TV automotive shows. Don't even remember which one. It (the blue pipe) was assembled with "non glue" couplings, had all kinds of accessories such as moisture traps and remote pressure gauges, etc. Anyone know of a link?
EOC_Jason
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Rapidair ?