pump and motor separate from compressor

[skuzzel_butt]

i have a quincy compressor with a horizontal tank. the tank is leaking on the bottom of the tank where the feet are welded on. i picked up a speedaire vertical tank, but it is to tall for my garage space with the quincy pump.
i want to mount my pump and motor separate from the new tank.
has anyone done this? i was thinking of keeping the pump on the floor and putting the compressor in the attic above the pump. any suggestions?

Joe

 

[rsanter]

what about the tank outside?

bob

 

[rockwithjason]

we have several set ups that are exactly like that. the pump and motor skid is mounted separately from the tank. i would use rubber insulators to isolate the skid and run it.

 

[skuzzel_butt]

what did you use to plumb the pump to the tank?
where did you put the pressure switch for the motor?

 

[skuzzel_butt]

outside is possible.

 

[anythingfastxxx]

I considered putting my tank outside but with the occasional paint work I do I Decided against it. I'm having the same problem with my tank rusting out though and wanna plumb it to a larger tank.

 

[specialk]

Sorry to bring a thread back from the dead, but a search pulled up this thread-

I've got the same situation as the original poster- older, good 2 stage compressor head & motor that was originally mounted on a horizontal 80-gal tank, which was kind of suspect. I have a good 60 gal upright tank that I'd like to use with the head & motor which is sitting on the floor on a dolly next to the tank- assuming that this is practical, what kind of fittings can/should I use to plumb the compressor output to the tank? Are there high-temp quick-disconnect fittings that I can use for this? Thanks!