Following Roberts advice, can you remove the whole window frame if you can't remove the glass?
Ideas on physically getting air compressor into basement?
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Following Roberts advice, can you remove the whole window frame if you can't remove the glass?
cosmopedro
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I've had some Marvin and Integrity gliders in basements during my time as a builder/remodeler, and those windows were capable of having both glazed panels removed... one was an emergency egress window for that reason precisely.
Again, YMMV - but a good point nonetheless!
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The window in the OP's picture is a Vinyl dual pane window. The fixed side is glued into the main frame and the vertical dividing bar is not removable.
There are millions of windows made by thousands of companies and it seems I have worked on all of them.
exranger06
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Given how easy it is to remove the pump and motor, and given how much easier it makes it to transport everything, removing them is really a no-brainer IMO.
ratdoggy
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Slid mine down the basement stairs....
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Hi Robert -- I double-checked and the windows lift right out of the track once they are unlocked -- both the sliding and the fixed side. Thanks for mentioning it though in case I had not checked!
I am still so intrigued/amused (?) by the variety of responses on how to get it down there.
Good question! The garage is ground-level, right side of the house; basement is below grade and the window is at "half" grade...no doorway between the two.
All true! And I'm an Air Force Reservist LOL.It came this morning -- having seen it in person now, in the words of Elon Musk, it's an "absolute unit". I can definitely see how taking everything off the tank will be beneficial, and will be doing that.
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JRC3
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I'd be strapping the tank to an appliance dolly and taking it down the basement stairs. The tank can't be any heavier than an old double soapstone/concrete laundry tub and probably less than a cast iron bathtub. I've taken several laundry tubs up old stair cases without problem.
Slednut
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A few things to check on you new compressor, a friend and I both ordered these a year ago. The o-ring sealing the plug on the bottom of the tank and the gauge on the pressure switch were leaking on mine. My friends had no leaks, I've read reviews and a lot of people complained about the bottom plug leaking.
didit
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You have completely overthought this. Strap it to a heavy duty appliance/utility cart and 2 guys can easily get it down the stairs or forget the cart and just use slings. It's really not a difficult thing to do.
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Milton Shaw
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Make sure you mark the wires and take pictures of everything before you take it apart. It will save a lot of trouble later. Take it all apart, the three main pieces are easy for one stout or two regular people to move. It might take two to get the parts back up on top but even a pulley and rope hooked to floor joists would help. I have moved mine by myself and apart it was not that bad..
rburke65
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I was just talking to a buddy last night about my Champion 60gsl. 2 stage compressor and the Internet says it weighs 450#. Be careful.
FANTM58
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ask the guy with the large TV what he did !!
dagofast
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Well I for one am quite disappointed in GJ.
The obvious answer here is to run a lifting cable up over a pulley from the big 'ol heavy 35" TV that is upstairs mounted on the wall in that one fellers house, down to this fellers compressor, letting them counter balance each other. It oughta work. I saw Wile E Coyote do something similar once.
The obvious answer here is to run a lifting cable up over a pulley from the big 'ol heavy 35" TV that is upstairs mounted on the wall in that one fellers house, down to this fellers compressor, letting them counter balance each other. It oughta work. I saw Wile E Coyote do something similar once.
cosmopedro
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If it was 10 yrs old, maybe... but couldn’t disagree more when brand spanking new. Can’t remember who said it (sure he/she/someone will remind me) but one mistake resulting in that flywheel hitting the ground and the crank could be toast... on a NEW QUINCY?!? Worst day of MY life - not sure about y’all...
AND, these compressors are quite noticeably top heavy, which makes them unwieldy on any hand truck. Just not worth ******* away the investment on day one!
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cosmopedro
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Hi Robert -- I double-checked and the windows lift right out of the track once they are unlocked -- both the sliding and the fixed side. Thanks for mentioning it though in case I had not checked!
I am still so intrigued/amused (?) by the variety of responses on how to get it down there.
Good question! The garage is ground-level, right side of the house; basement is below grade and the window is at "half" grade...no doorway between the two.
It came this morning -- having seen it in person now, in the words of Elon Musk, it's an "absolute unit". I can definitely see how taking everything off the tank will be beneficial, and will be doing that.
SO?? How'd the install go??? You got a bunch of us wondering if the dang thing killed you on the way down the stairs...
HotrodHR
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Before you disassemble it get some paint pens and make some registration marks on the pump and motor to help with realignment.
If the window won't disassemble just remove it altogether and replace it when you're done.
Someone mentioned the appliance dolly or just build a skid to lay it down and secure it to. Slide down stairs using winch to secure it as you slowly let out the winch.
It looks like you have it in the garage so it will probably be a beast to get around to your window open. If you can get it there get some 2" x10" or 12" boards to build ramps going up and in through the window.
Or find a local equipment rigging and moving company see if they can handle it. Someone with a boom truck or wrecker might be able lay it on the side lift an insert guide it through the window.
If the window won't disassemble just remove it altogether and replace it when you're done.
Someone mentioned the appliance dolly or just build a skid to lay it down and secure it to. Slide down stairs using winch to secure it as you slowly let out the winch.
It looks like you have it in the garage so it will probably be a beast to get around to your window open. If you can get it there get some 2" x10" or 12" boards to build ramps going up and in through the window.
Or find a local equipment rigging and moving company see if they can handle it. Someone with a boom truck or wrecker might be able lay it on the side lift an insert guide it through the window.
LS6 Tommy
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Your efforts will be futile. I'll save you the frustration. Send it to me to get rid of it for you so the wife doesn't freak out for getting it. I'll even let you pay for the shipping.
Tommy
Tommy
Joemctag
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The “sturdy table” is by far the best idea. Maybe ramps going down to it and down from it, too.
Marctrees
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Once the tank is on the table it can be pivoted 90 degree and then carefully tipped and slid off of table onto floor.
Non skid carpet on floor otherwise base will slide... and make damn sure table does not slide.
Make sure tank is always on it's back, and on carpet or towel, otherwise you will be looking at scratches forever on the front side.
Marc
Non skid carpet on floor otherwise base will slide... and make damn sure table does not slide.
Make sure tank is always on it's back, and on carpet or towel, otherwise you will be looking at scratches forever on the front side.
Marc
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Haha sorry guys, no update. I'm having to do a bunch of other things on my "honey do list" before I get around to that.
I'm currently looking at just keeping it in the garage for the time being until I'm ready to tackle that project.
I'm currently looking at just keeping it in the garage for the time being until I'm ready to tackle that project.
So you mean no pulleys mounted to the floor joists above and lowering it in while backing up your Dodge ?
Dave, you're slipping my friend, where the 'ol Dave that came up with exciting stuff like smashing a car window when you locked keys in while running or taking out a driveshaft while a Bronco is parked on a sloped driveway ?
nadogail
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IMHO. I would par buckle it down any incline, using something sturdy as a "deadman"
onewheat
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Don't over-think this. I recently did this with my 80 gal IR compressor. I took the compressor and motor off the top and carried them myself up to the second floor of my garage. Two of us easily carried the 80-gallon tank up the steps because that's all the room there was for people in the stairwell. We stood it back upright, put it all back together and it was WAY easier than I imagined and all of the fretting and trying to come up with complicated solutions for doing it were unnecessary. It was relatively easy and painless.