Compressor setup/mounting question

[cbones62]

I have read through just about every compressor thread. I have figured out how I want to plumb the garage, and answered most of my questions by reading. I know that ideally I would use anti-vibration pads and wedge anchors to bolt to the concrete. My question is, is there any reason that I can't leave it setting on the pallet it came on on top of some horse stall mat, at least temporarily? I have seen a few people do this, but I have learned that just because someone does something doesn't mean it is a good idea. My main reason to do this is because I do not have a huge garage. To leave the recommended 18 inches from walls would put the compressor sticking out in the way. If it is on the pallet, I could put it closer to the wall, yet still be able to move it if there were a maintenance issue (i.e., change a belt, etc). The compressor is the Kobalt 80 gallon. I really wanted the Quincy 2 stage, but I just could not justify the extra $1000 right now for the relatively small amount of time I use a compressor.
Thank you,
Chuck

 

[gdocktor3]

I did same thing with my 80 gallon until the day I got rid of it. About 4 years it sat on that shipping pallet.

 

[AndeiH]

mine sat on the pallet for about 2 years and i didn't have any issues with it. i needed the floor space and thats the only reason i took the pallet out.

its been sitting on the floor on anti-vibration pads for 2 years now and i haven't bolted it down .

 

[Kevin54]

This type of compressor thread is like beating a dead horse.

There is no need to bolt down a compressor unless you have kids climbing all over it. You can leave it on a skid if you want to, but a skid looks like ****. Take it off of the skid, and cut three or four squares of rubber pad like a stall pad or even a few pieces of conveyor belt. Set this under the feet of the compressor. You can even get a piece of an old tire and cut squares out of it to set the feet on.

The only way that you need to bolt one down is if you live in an area like California that has earthquakes. Other than that, there is no need. And like every thread about this, it will end up in a ******* contest about needing to bolt it and not needing to bolt it. All I say is that before you bolt it down, set it on a few pieces of rubber, use your compressor, and see if it moves. If it doesn't, you are good to go.

 

[cbones62]

Thanks for the info. That helps a lot .

 

[LandofRath]

When in doubt do what the manufacture suggests... I don't care what peoples opinions are for the most part.. Mine sits on pads and is bolted down.. Chances are nothing would ever happen if I just stood it on the pads but for the small effort to do it as suggested I don't even have to worry about it. I don't really understand why people are so against securing it? Just sounds lazy.

 

[cagullett1]

Bolted hockey pucks to the feet of my 60 gallon, works fine. Pallet took up too much floor space for me.

 

[Tree Cutter]

Mine sat on a concrete floor for over 20 years. I just added rubber bushings I glued on from a GMC truck suspension . It is quieter now and dont rattle or move around with the buffers.

 

[Thumper68]

Mine sat for many years just on its feet no pads or bolts, it didn't get bolted down until I built the new shop. The only real reason I bolted it down was because it has bolt holes.

If you were to hard pipe directly from the compressor then I would say bolt it in place but since most people use some sort of flex hose.....

 

[Rossco]

All 700lb's is sitting on Pucks. Braided reusable 3/4 hose to the Iron pipe.

Draw around the pucks with a pencil to monitor movement.

 

[sberry]

I have 2 units, both on pallets and the main walks a pinch so I put a sheet metal clip on the pallet and a tapcon in the floor, a simple dowel would do. I can move with pallet jack.