out side compresser house?
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desert_mx
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I've just completed mine a couple of weeks ago. I'll try to post some pics this evening. What size/type compressor are you wanting to house? Is noise and appearance a concern?
Noise is an issue that is why I am thinking of putting it out side. If it gos out side it has to look nice. This is why I was trying to get some ideas of what people have done to hide it.
Maybe some one has dome some thing I have not thought of.
Maybe some one has dome some thing I have not thought of.
camarotoolman
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All I have in some old sheet metal for a roof and some 2x4 for a frame. no problem for 15 years. I turn it off when i'm not working so the noise doesn't bother the neibors.
lowmad
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I built a shed off the back wall of my garage specifically for the compressor. I'll post some pics of it tonight.
Paul
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pontifex4
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I would like to see more of these, too. I search periodically here but I haven't seen many.
How do compressors like the cold? Will I need to insulate the shed and tie it into the building envelope for the winter months, or is it better that I leave it unheated outdoors?
How do compressors like the cold? Will I need to insulate the shed and tie it into the building envelope for the winter months, or is it better that I leave it unheated outdoors?
Use a synthetic compressor oil & it won't be a problem. My compressor sits in my shop but isn't heated except when I'm in there & temps can be from below 0*F to 100*F. I checked it one time with a clamp meter & there is a few amps difference at startup but nothing to worry about.
desert_mx
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The one I built is for a 60 gal upright. The dimensions of the shed are 48"Wx40"D and about 76" inches at the door header to allow for the height of compressor. I'll anchor the compressor to the concrete floor due to earthquake activity. It is plumbed with 1/2" water pipe and 8 gauge stranded wire ran through outdoor flex conduit from the shop interior. The vents on the side wall are inline with the pump wheel/fan to allow for cooling. If weather gets too hot I'll open the doors when used heavily. I have a valve where the air line splits to the shop and to another building housing a cabinet blaster. I used a 40 amp motor starter switch for turning the power on/off and it is contained inside a switch box. All wiring connections are #10 8 gauge loop terminals crimped.
I was going to sound deaden the interior and baffle the air intake vents but my neighbors are far enough away that the sound shouldn't be a problem.
My problem areas were using T1-11 siding for the doors, you just can't get straight lumber anymore. So I used angle iron to take as much bow out of the doors as I could.
My other problem is I'm going to need to find a way to get the compressor out of the shop, and up an incline and into the shed behind the shop.
Hope this helps or gives you some ideas.
I was going to sound deaden the interior and baffle the air intake vents but my neighbors are far enough away that the sound shouldn't be a problem.
My problem areas were using T1-11 siding for the doors, you just can't get straight lumber anymore. So I used angle iron to take as much bow out of the doors as I could.
My other problem is I'm going to need to find a way to get the compressor out of the shop, and up an incline and into the shed behind the shop.
Hope this helps or gives you some ideas.
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retrolane
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Here's mine during construction. Just big enough to house my 60 gallon compressor and hang some rakes and shovels in.
Outlet for the compressor ran out there as well as a light overhead.
Have a generic home depot steel door on it. Haven't put a lock on it yet as it's the only thing really in there besides some gardening tools. Took 3 of us just to get it in there so I doubt anyone would be able to steal it. I'd probably find them crushed underneath it if they tried.
The garage is the lower portion and the master bedroom is the upper level so I wanted it outside for noise reasons when working at night.
In the garage you can hear it but it's very muffled and upstairs you can barely hear it.
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God I don't want to rain on your parade but I just couldn't do it. I just bought an IR 5hp and plan to put it under the basement stairs. I'll level it as is best as possible with some cool articulated isolated levelers. I just would be afraid of too extreme temperature changes or water getting on it or the cat getting caught in the fan...funny but still a pain. Maybe I'm just too paranoid.
My previous inexpensive HF 30 gal sounded like Saddam Hussein trying to get out of a tuna can. I was ok with that but I'm hoping the IR is more harmonious or that I've lost some of my hearing.
My previous inexpensive HF 30 gal sounded like Saddam Hussein trying to get out of a tuna can. I was ok with that but I'm hoping the IR is more harmonious or that I've lost some of my hearing.
Here is my basic setup for a small compressor (4HP 20Gal).... wanted to get the compressor out from under the bench as there was not much space for anything else. Mounted a hose reel under the bench and plumbed it with 1/2in copper outside to the compressor. Roof of enclosure lifts up and front panel opens to access the compressor for servicing.
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BWS
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In your travels.....start looking in newer housing developments for "bump-outs" hanging off the side of houses.These are used for locating gas,"vent free"....FP's(fireplace).This is just for an idea on looks and design scale.
And if you really want to check one out.....find a place under construction and just ask for a little FP,"look see".
These represent a very nice way to add not only space for a compressor.....but alot of woodwackin dicks use them for dust collectors.Theres a direct correlation between your overall design,your building skills and how "goober" it turns out.The better it looks from the outside(and theres some nice'uns posted above),the less neighbors and or compressor police will pay any attention to it.
There are make-up air issues....IOWs,its 90%+ humidity outside.....are you sure you want to be pulling that through your system?Also think about the convenience of draining tank.....Theres ways around most of these issues,just have to figure whats gonna work best for you.BW
And if you really want to check one out.....find a place under construction and just ask for a little FP,"look see".
These represent a very nice way to add not only space for a compressor.....but alot of woodwackin dicks use them for dust collectors.Theres a direct correlation between your overall design,your building skills and how "goober" it turns out.The better it looks from the outside(and theres some nice'uns posted above),the less neighbors and or compressor police will pay any attention to it.
There are make-up air issues....IOWs,its 90%+ humidity outside.....are you sure you want to be pulling that through your system?Also think about the convenience of draining tank.....Theres ways around most of these issues,just have to figure whats gonna work best for you.BW
TAMPAGT07
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I wish there was a shed company that built sheds specifically for compressors..
Same thing I did, I built a 6x8 room attached to the back of the garage it has the compressor and water heater. It is insulated, I had planned to sheetrock it but it has still not gotten done as it's low on my list.
It's been great, no listening to the compressor, and no floor space taken in the garage.
Here is the best pic I have at the moment although it's so upclose you can't really see how it is attached, I have some construction pics backed up on cd somewhere, maybe I can find them later.
turbo6justin
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Nothing special here, but this is mine. Inside is a 30 gal craftsman POS (newer but still a POS) 2x4 construction 3/8 plywood walls. I did leave a .75inch gap around the bottom and there are two vents in about the middle of two sides (right and back) and the gable end is covered with screen material. It is insulated 100% walls, roof, etc with r-13 I had and the door is insulated with two layers of acoustic basement style hanging ceiling panels. I generally have the vents and gable vents plugged as well. If it is warm or I am running it a lot I will take them out. Shingled roof. It directly faces my neighbors garage door so I needed quiet and decent looking to keep from ruffling any feathers. Last I checked all closed up it was about 67 db when running from about 10 feet away, that is with a loud oil-less compressor with stock intake and muffler. I added a air chuck on the side as well for my neighbors to use, all in an effort to keep the peace. If you don't piss of your neighbors every day they are much less likely to get pissed when you do something justifiably wrong.
Only problem with having it outside is the cold. The drain will freeze so you have to plan draining it out according to weather. In 3 years the relief valve stuck open once and the line into the house froze once. Small price to pay to have it way out of the way and quiet.
Only problem with having it outside is the cold. The drain will freeze so you have to plan draining it out according to weather. In 3 years the relief valve stuck open once and the line into the house froze once. Small price to pay to have it way out of the way and quiet.
cyamaha2007
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My compressor sits outside with a roof over it and no sides. I put it up in a hurry. The roof is about 3x4. It has been fine for 5 years now. I deff dont have a overheating issue.