Using a Vertical Compressor Horizontally

[Craig Balzer]

I plan to place my air compressor in the loft of my garage.
The loft is only 5' 11' from floor to ceiling.
This limits my selection of a compressor to a very short vertical design or a horizontal one.
There are far more vertical compressors than horizontal.
So -- my question: can a vertical compressor work OK if laid on it's side?

Dumb Question, I know. But I am not sure. So . . . .

 

[kaymccampbell]

Only if you buy an oilless one.
My CH "5hp" 60 gallon vertical compressor is about 5'10".

 

[The Cobbler]

you need to consider a drain location,you want the air outlet at the top of the tank, if it's oiled you'll have to re orient the pump and then what about supprt legs?

 

[Craig Balzer]

Thanx guys
Thanx Kaymccampbell for the make/model -- I'll check it out

 

[kbs2244]

Just remember there is no law that says the pump and tank need to be together.
My son has his pump under the workbench and plumbed to the tank in the attic.
The 3 inch vertical pipe acts as a cooler and has the drain at the bottom.

 

[infinkc]

Maybe easier to take the compressor off and mount it by itself feeding the tank.

 

[BillK]

There are far more vertical compressors than horizontal.

I think you must be looking in the wrong places. Plenty of Horizontal units available. Probably as many as there are vertical.

 

[nadogail]

IMHO, There is insufficient description of the problem and options to make a reasonable evaluation and offer a considered recommdation

 

[NUTTSGT]

How big of a compressor do you need ? More than 60 gallon ? I'm just over 6 foot tall and I don't remember seeing many vertical compressors as tall or taller than me.

Granted, I've never checked out the height directly, but I'm going to have to check out my 60 gallon unit.