New Air Compressor; considering adding a intake silencer

[R_einan]

Recently purchased a new air compressor for the shop, a stationary 60 gal unit from Industrial Air (http://www.industrialairusa.com/prod_detail.php?model=ILA3606056&cat=1).

I am a little less than satisfied with the design of the air intake. It is a piece of felt like material behind a mesh screen. I was considering making a steel plate to replace this system which would accept a thread in filter silencer from solberg.

Which brings me to the question: would you use 1 filter with a 3/4 outlet such as: https://www.solbergmfg.com/ViewSeriesDetail.aspx?SeriesId=2&PartNumber=FS-15-075

OR

Would you use 2 filters with a 1/2" outlet, such as https://www.solbergmfg.com/ViewSeriesDetail.aspx?SeriesId=1&PartNumber=FS-07-050

This isn't an area I have much expertise in, and while I can make the adaptor plate with no issue, my understanding of the pros and cons of either option leaves room for some enlightenment. Your thoughts?

 

[pcmeiners]

On my compressor units I have 3/4" intakes. Mounted 2 Solberg (3/4") filters on each (each filter is large then required). The advantage, less volume through each, less restriction, a little less noise, longer maintenance period.

How about this, oversized, filter will likely last years, Solberg FS-15-075 Filter Silencer

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Solberg-FS-...427951&hash=item3f62a28849:g:UroAAOSwQNRXMH4n

 

[redmondjp]

You can also make your own intake silencer, or just add a remote air intake to put the noise outside the room. On a remote intake, you have to use a section of rubber hose to isolate the vibration from the rest of the intake and whatever it is mounted to.

 

[Packard V8]

I like, and those who haven't used one will disparage,
Stock Harley mufflers.
Free for the asking if you have a good attitude.
Chrome, shiny, a nice hanger welded on.
Quiet.

Yep, there isn't a H-D left in my world running any kind of muffler.

Back when I was a biker, we'd get hassled every weekend for much quieter pipes than those running unfettered every day and night up my street.

jack vines