Puma 6060V 60 gallon compressor install

[jack bacon]

Is everyone mounting their compressor to the floor with cushioned vibration pads or leaving it mounted to a small pallet or homemade wood base?

Can I get your suggestions?

Thanks,

Jack

 

[Ross/Kzoo]

The pallet on my compressor was very large so I just bolted 2 2x6x18" treated boards. It does offer some cushion but I'm moving next year and I plan to anchor it in the cement and placing some vibration pads under the legs.

 

[soapii]

Mine is not mounted to the floor, just sitting on vibration pads.

--Joe

 

[Doc]

I used these from Home depot. I drilled a hole through the middle and mounted them to the feet. no issues.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-Anti-Vibration-Pads-4-Piece-WX17X10001DS/202212328#

 

[71goldss]

I used the highly popular hockey puck idea. I bolted them to the bottom of the compressor footings only, not into the cement floor. I recessed the bolt heads through the bottom of the puck and up through the footing and capped off on top with the washer and nut. By mounting the pucks to the compressor only, I'm still able to lean and "walk" it around a little when needed for cleaning or service. There's no chance of mine falling over because mine's in a ventilated closet, but for those with concerns, it could easily be tethered to the wall.

 

[kelpaso1]

Yep hokey pucks. My 60 gal sits in the corner for 15 years and hasn't moved an inch.

 

[BBC71Nova]

Here is a link to my Puma setup from few months back.

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211176&highlight=Puma

 

[dmeadow]

I did mine just like BBC71Nova based on his thread (thanks!!!), except I used some less expensive mounts I found at McMaster Carr.

Also my wood base is 3/4" ply on top of 2x4's, 'cause that's what I had handy.

I also cut a 12" diameter hole in the center of the ply to improve access to the drain. I've now put a tray in the hole to catch fluids.

 

[gayler]

Mine just sits on a rubber truck mud flap.

 

[jaker10]

Mine just sits on a rubber truck mud flap.

Same here.

 

[jack bacon]

At my son's shop their compressor is not bolted down and sits on a thick rubber horse trailer mat from Tractor Supply


jack

 

[dmeadow]

This is a picture of my installation. The notch in the bottom to the right is there in case I decide to run a hose out of the drain. I doubt I'll do this at this point as the cut-out in the base is working fine.

 

[Mandres]

Mine is bolted to 2x4 feet to raise it up for easier access to the drain pipe. Then the feet are sitting on a piece of anti-fatigue mat from Harbor Freight: http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-anti-fatigue-foam-mat-set-94635.html

Cheap and effective. I use these mats for everything. Anytime I have to kneel on concrete I like to have one nearby.