Chevy72pu
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Have you moved your compressor outside of your shop to reduce the noise? If so, did you build a shed for it? Pictures and ideas please. Thanks!
Compressor Shed.
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pfarber
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If your compressor is loud its most likely one of those 120V oil less jobs.
A good compressor will not run over 1700 RPM. Most are less than 1000.
Compressors proper don't make much noise. Its usually the receiver is acting like an amplifier.
Make sure you have good, thick rubber mounts and the receiver is bolted to the floor.
I personally like my compressor in the garage. That way I remember to purge the tank of water, and if the pressure controller fails and the emergency valve pops I want to be near to I can hear it and shut if off.
Plus my Eaton pump is so quiet its not a huge issue.
A good compressor will not run over 1700 RPM. Most are less than 1000.
Compressors proper don't make much noise. Its usually the receiver is acting like an amplifier.
Make sure you have good, thick rubber mounts and the receiver is bolted to the floor.
I personally like my compressor in the garage. That way I remember to purge the tank of water, and if the pressure controller fails and the emergency valve pops I want to be near to I can hear it and shut if off.
Plus my Eaton pump is so quiet its not a huge issue.
coljar
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Mine is in the back room of my new garage along with the furnace, restroom, and storage area. This is the same arrangement in my garage next door minis the restroom.
Tim The Tool Man
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I too just built a back room for storage, the compressor and my dust collector.
One note, if your geographical location is prone to extended deep freeze cycles, your compressor is not going to like it at all. On cold weekend mornings mine really struggles to kick on so I either heat the room up with my torpedo heater or I just wait until it warms up a bit once the sun is up. My old compressor would throw the breaker every time it got cold and it was just a 120v unit on a 20 amp circuit.
One note, if your geographical location is prone to extended deep freeze cycles, your compressor is not going to like it at all. On cold weekend mornings mine really struggles to kick on so I either heat the room up with my torpedo heater or I just wait until it warms up a bit once the sun is up. My old compressor would throw the breaker every time it got cold and it was just a 120v unit on a 20 amp circuit.
james_98188
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I've just a large one-car garage, so I had a concrete slab poured in the backyard and built a storage shed on it. So, there's now about a five foot walkway between the back of my garage and the shed. I'm using shed for clearing out all the **** out of my garage to make more room for the car, and will soon also be installing an upright 5hp 2 stage compressor in it and pipe the compressed air to the garage for shop use.
2manytoyz
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I've been considering putting a lean-to type enclosure on the South side of my garage wall to store the garbage cans, air compressor, etc.
Something like this: http://www.hometips.com/diy-how-to/leanto-shed-build.html
And FWIW, the Dewalt Emglo air compressor I previously had, oil filled, was every bit as loud as the Ridgid tri-stack that I have now. I don't have the space, or justification to buy a 220V monster air compressor. With a small home shop, the smaller compressors work fine. Only downside is the noise. Easily fixed on a weekend though...
Something like this: http://www.hometips.com/diy-how-to/leanto-shed-build.html
And FWIW, the Dewalt Emglo air compressor I previously had, oil filled, was every bit as loud as the Ridgid tri-stack that I have now. I don't have the space, or justification to buy a 220V monster air compressor. With a small home shop, the smaller compressors work fine. Only downside is the noise. Easily fixed on a weekend though...
RMR&C
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Mines in a shed just outside the back door......Quincy 7.5 hp 80 gal. Shed is insulated and the air line is wrapped with heat tape for really cold weather. I also have a space heater in there if needed. Hot weather just open the shed door. Been there for 10 years, no problems. I could not handle the noise of the compressor in the shop everyday....
If I can remember I will snap a pic....
If I can remember I will snap a pic....
camarotoolman
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I poured a little pad, and just put some used tin over mine, no walls etc. I never had a problem, its FL. so don't know about the effects of the cold.
cyamaha2007
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Mine was outside for years just a piece of tin to shed water. No issues here.
dladcock
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Put mine in an 18x20 metal building that serves as the lawn tool, wood working area. Ran 1/2" hydraulic hose under ground into the main building via 4" black plastic pipe. Didn't want to give up the space in the main shop and noise reduction was a bonus.
dla
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If it could be placed outside the garage, and out of the weather, I would like it a whole lot more. Generally, when I first fire mine up when empty, I go do something else while the tank fills!
i have one similar to this
. got it a few years ago on sale for $60. set it on a pad behind the garage. it cuts the noise of my oilless craftsman by about half with the doors closed, that's enough i don't feel bad firing it up at 8am on a sunday morning 
it's strapped to the wall on some unistrut
it's strapped to the wall on some unistrut
I have an old unheated barn that is a few feet from my shop. I put my compressor in there and it is SO nice to have it there. My compressor is a old Quincy with a piston type pump. Even though it is much quieter than an oil-less type it is still really nice to get it out of the shop. I can talk on the phone easier, radio and TV don't have to fight with the compressor noise for my attention. I ran copper line (silver soldered for strength) from the compressor through both building walls and into the unheated shop attic area, then ran the drops where I needed. I have had no freezing issues and we get a week or two of consistent below zero weather each winter.
The concern I would have about a small enclosure would be proper air flow to keep it cool.
The concern I would have about a small enclosure would be proper air flow to keep it cool.
TerryH
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I have a Snap On 5 hp/80gal. I built a 10x9 adddition on the back of my shop using pole barn type construction. I have a gravel parking area in the back for extra vehicles, trailers etc... anyway so just used that for the floor. Works great for storing all kinds of things and keeps the compressor dry. WAY quieter than having it in the shop.
Built it in a weekend. Has regular framed walls in between the 4x4 posts and a tin roof.
Built it in a weekend. Has regular framed walls in between the 4x4 posts and a tin roof.
Mike Miller
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I have a 6x8 leanto style shed attached to the back of the garage. The compressor and water heater are out there. Been loving it. Save floor space in the garage and no more noise.
You used to have to stop talking until the compressor stopped running cause you couldn't hear, but now you have to stop talking to be able to hear the compressor run.
You used to have to stop talking until the compressor stopped running cause you couldn't hear, but now you have to stop talking to be able to hear the compressor run.
Before you get too carried away…….
Most compressor noise is from the air inlet.
It will have a filter but no muffler.
It needs a muffler.
Go to NAPA, or who ever, and get a muffler for a small 4 cylinder car.
Plumb that in after the filter.
You may decide that you can live with it indoors.
Most compressor noise is from the air inlet.
It will have a filter but no muffler.
It needs a muffler.
Go to NAPA, or who ever, and get a muffler for a small 4 cylinder car.
Plumb that in after the filter.
You may decide that you can live with it indoors.
gygeneral
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Please explain, I'm liking what you are saying. Do you have a schematic or a pictue of one that is done? Thanks
james_98188
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Man; wish air compressor companies would actually DELIVER their products. I just hired a two man crew and a truck to help me transport a new 450 lb. Ingersoll-Rand 5 hp 2 stage 60 gallon compressor from the local I-R supplier to my driveway, and then across about fifty feet of grass and into the storage shed. It's in, no significant injuries, and no damage to the compressor, but there's GOT to be an easier way. It was like three guys trying to herd an elephant up a flight of stairs (except not QUITE as messy.) With the compressor still on the pallet it had to be tipped backwards to get it through the doorway. I ended up tipping the two movers $100 extra each for service above and beyond the call of duty.
ford33
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My compressor is outside in a small wooden enclosure that I built. It's cold in Chicago during the winter. I use synthetic oil in the crankcase from Amsoil PCK01 Compressor Oil. It works well in cold weather.
LutzTD
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heres mine, start at post 137
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=132454&highlight=florida+dream&page=7
I put my compressor in a pump house already on the property. Its block with a wood roof. I then buried 1 inch line the 50 feet or so back to my building. cant hear it at all from the building
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=132454&highlight=florida+dream&page=7
I put my compressor in a pump house already on the property. Its block with a wood roof. I then buried 1 inch line the 50 feet or so back to my building. cant hear it at all from the building
I built a shed from some galvanized metal panels I had lying around. I think they must've come from a metal building of some sort, as they are designed to be wall panels. I poured a concrete pad and framed a small shed with 2 x 2s I cut from scrap lumber and screwed the steel panels to the framing for both the walls and roof. I built the shed just large enough to house my Honda generator and the compressor plus a case of oil, so it is small. Works great, cost me nothing much but a few hinges for the doors and some screws. I leave the doors open when running the generator and compressor.
I had to build a retaining wall against the hillside where I put the shed. So, the back wall of the shed is part of that retaining wall. I incorporated a few lengths of wood into the retaining wall to have something to bolt my hose reel to.
I had to build a retaining wall against the hillside where I put the shed. So, the back wall of the shed is part of that retaining wall. I incorporated a few lengths of wood into the retaining wall to have something to bolt my hose reel to.
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don long
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When I revamped a horse barn. Tore it down poured a concrete floor and rebuilt the barn extending it 20' and raised it 4'. I took one corner and inverted it to create a 4'x8' cubby for the compressor accessable from the rear of the building
however if noise is your biggest concern the intake is where the majority of the noise is created If possible concider plumbing the intake thru the wall to the outside this will reduce the noise more than 50% and keep the equipment dry
however if noise is your biggest concern the intake is where the majority of the noise is created If possible concider plumbing the intake thru the wall to the outside this will reduce the noise more than 50% and keep the equipment dry
Don't have a common wall between your compressor room and house/shop. Even if your compressor room is a lean-to type shed build 4 separate walls to contain the sound don't use the house or shop wall as one of the compressor walls. The sound will vibrate the common wall transmitting the sound through the wall into the adjacent room.
this is how mine is set up too
Disney
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Here's my take at this. This pic was before the filter, oiler, and regulator were attached. Amazing how quiet it is now!!! Plus I got 3 air drops now instead of a hose off the compressor.
sent from my cell phone using fat fingers.
sent from my cell phone using fat fingers.
That lean to in that link is just what I had in mind for the corner where my shop meets my garage
I'm trying to figure out what to use for an electrical connection. I can't figure out what kind of junction box I would need to have my compressor outside. Can anyone show me an example of what to use?
I have mine in a back room, it still gets loud depending where I'm at in the garage. I have considered adding a door for the back room. I was thinking something made of pegboard, that will allow heat and air movement but cut down half the noise.
Maybe I'll try to cover the door way with the pegboard and see how much it cuts down before I try to build a door.
Maybe I'll try to cover the door way with the pegboard and see how much it cuts down before I try to build a door.
KPSquared
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I plan to put mine as close to the ceiling as I can in the storage room inside my garage. The cold weather here makes keeping it in an unheated shed impossible.
Like was said though, a good quality, a properly installed compressor should not be all that noisy. Take it one step further and run the intake outside and you will be able to have a conversation right beside the thing.
There is one on here that is bolted to the concrete but isolated from the floor with valve springs and heavy rubber hose. The intake was also relocated. I believe he said it's VERY quiet compared to most.
A lot of cheap compressors sound like a 2 stroke dirt bike and are irritating as hell. I like the nice "chug, chug, chug" of a decent machine.
Like was said though, a good quality, a properly installed compressor should not be all that noisy. Take it one step further and run the intake outside and you will be able to have a conversation right beside the thing.
There is one on here that is bolted to the concrete but isolated from the floor with valve springs and heavy rubber hose. The intake was also relocated. I believe he said it's VERY quiet compared to most.
A lot of cheap compressors sound like a 2 stroke dirt bike and are irritating as hell. I like the nice "chug, chug, chug" of a decent machine.
Teamelva
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RMR&C,
I just installed my compressor in a shed outside my garage and live in a cold climate like you do. You can see my configuration in the photos. Can you share more details on the space heater set up you have (and pictures if possible)? Thanks very much.
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I have a 3 stall garage and the 3rd stall sticks out from the rest of the house (there is a 2nd floor over the double stall and the 3rd stall has it's own small attic and roof. I built a shed about 20' behind the 3rd stall, alongside the house, that matches the roof line of the 3rd stall. (the fascia boards are at the same height)
I framed it up and roofed and prepped for stucco and then paid a crew to come in and stucco it for me. It actually has a 2nd floor - access hole in the center which you can see in the second pic
I framed it up and roofed and prepped for stucco and then paid a crew to come in and stucco it for me. It actually has a 2nd floor - access hole in the center which you can see in the second pic
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Grabber70Mach
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Hello who makes your shed and where did you purchase it from? ThanksRMR&C,
I just installed my compressor in a shed outside my garage and live in a cold climate like you do. You can see my configuration in the photos. Can you share more details on the space heater set up you have (and pictures if possible)? Thanks very much.
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lionsgarage
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So.... There are many reasons to locate a compressor outside other than noise, but the main one where I live is MOISTURE! They by nature make water (actually they concentrate moisture) if you're compressor is in a warm room, the moisture will stay in vapor form and end up condensing when the pressure drops across a restriction (think everything that you use air for on the end of a hose)
Unless you live where there is super low humidity keep the compressor cool.
Use synthetic oil, uses a quality compressor with proper sized motor, wired correctly and if possible use a low rpm motor driven compressor.
Following these ideas and a compressor will outlive you.
34 years in the auto repair business I've helped many shops get set up.
"Work in the shop, not on it"
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Teamelva
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I had an electrician run a 220V line with an outdoor outlet cover box along the garage wall. I'm hardwiring the circuit to the shed using a 3/4"X6' LIQUIDTITE AC WHIP from home Depot with a plastic junction box on the shed.
Next weekend I plan to run a 1/2 air line through the shed wall to a 10ft x 3" I.D. galvanized riser pipe which will be mounted to the back wall of the garage. At the top of the riser (which will trap moisture and has a drain in the bottom), the air line will penetrate my garage wall and drop to a regulator, dryer and filters inside the garage wall. I've attached a drawing of how it will be set up.
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Teamelva
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It's manufactured by arrow. I think I purchased it online from Walmart.com for about $400. It's not the greatest, but I wanted to get this project going and it will work just fine. I'm going to have to add two large eave vents to the shed to maintain decent air circulation.
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Teamelva
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Grabber70Mach,
I just confirmed it did come from Walmart.com and I paid about $345 delivered. I've attached a picture of the shed I bought. I poured a 5' x 8' concrete pad and mounted the shed to the concrete, then insulated it.
cost so far:
shed: $345 delivered
concrete + mixer cart rental: $160
insulation: $125
Arrow AK100 Concrete Anchor Kit $ 25
my many hours of labor: priceless
TOTAL SO FAR: $655
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