Compressor install help

[Azgdds]

I need some help installing my new craftsman industrial 60 compressor.

First off what add ons are necessary for a light use garage (water removal, etc.). I am a hobbyist, won't be painting or anything, just running impact wrenches and such. I plan to use a system like Rapid air to distribute air and have a reel or 2.

Second question. I have radiant in floor heat. How do I bolt down my compressor? Are there methods in which I do not have to drill into the cement?

 

[madosta]

You can get some rubber isolators which will not require you to mount the compressor to the floor. Check your manual, bolting it to the floor may not be a good idea.

Something like this. - BUT STRONGER!

I have my 7hp IR 80 gal vertical on these yellow round pads, but I can't remember where I got them from - they are for machine isolation.

Look into automatic tank drains and an air/water separator and regulator. Inline oilers work nice too, but you may want to put them at outlets so you don't have oil in all of your air - e.g. blowgun.

 

[Tim The Tool Man]

You can get some rubber isolators which will not require you to mount the compressor to the floor. Check your manual, bolting it to the floor may not be a good idea.

Look into automatic tank drains and an air/water separator and regulator. Inline oilers work nice too, but you may want to put them at outlets so you don't have oil in all of your air - e.g. blowgun.

+2 on this especially on bolting to the floor. I have a monster of a compressor that is just fine on my $6 homemade isolation pads. I used one of those recycled rubber floor tiles you can buy for $6.00 at the Home Depot and cut it into squares. I just affixed them to square metal plates that I bolted to the feet of my compressor.

 

[larry_g]

Are there methods in which I do not have to drill into the cement?

In addition to padded feet you can run a safety chain or two to the wall if you really feel the need.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[RECox286]

I would install the compressor on isolation pads, rather than take a

chance drilling the floor. I have never bolted any compressor to the

floor and never had any problems with creep. (no isolators)

Get a coalescing filter to mount first in line between the tank and

the rest of the system, then a regulator if the system shut off

pressure is above 120 psi. System pressure should be 90 to 110 psi

at the end of the hose when you have a tool operating, or a blow gun

passing air.

Have fun with your new air system.

Uncle Bob

 

[1953mercury]

You can locate your tubing using an infra red temp gun. I cut up an old truck mud-flap for isolators and lag bolted mine to the loft deck. It's been running up there for 20 yrs with no issues. Mike

 

[Azgdds]

Thanks for the tips guys

 

[Azgdds]

Is this what I need?

I am looking at intermediate with gauge, 3/8".

http://www.zorotools.com/g/Gen. Purpose Combo Filter Regulators & Accessories/00064573/

And

http://www.zorotools.com/g/Electric-Operated Drain Valves/00064562/

Do also need a vapor filter or does the first do that?

 

[Andybull]

I doubled up 3/4" plywood and put rubber pads between them and the floor.

 

[Azgdds]

Bought an IR filter/regulator and a rapid air system today. Also got a couple sheets of plywood and a rubber paver to make a isolation platform. I'll be out there tomorrow after presents, checked off the last family gathering today