Just Installed my New Compressor Today

dustermaniac said
Nice idea of piggybacking the two tanks together. that may be what I end up doing when I set up my compressor this winter.

I think that it would have worked better as a water trap if I piped the air in one end and and out the other but the air outlet is too small on the Husky tank (1/4" NPT) and would restrict air flow. Piping it in that manner would also remove the portability quotient from the equation.

FISHBREATH said
You guys are a gas.

Good to see you back in action Ram. Make yourself indespensable to your company.

I really need to find a compressor of that size for my shop!

That same model is rebadged by quite a few home improvement centers. The motor is from China and I don't expect it to last too long but it did come with a 3 year on-site warranty. After the 3 years are up and it quits, I'll upgrade to a 5hp motor hence the heavy (8 ga.) tail I put in and the 50 A circuit, then a better compressor head.

This one is rated at 10.2 CFM @ 90 psi and I found one rated at 15.5 CFM at 150 psi that is designed for a 5 hp motor. The motor on this is a common NEMA 56 frame too so replacing it won't be a big deal. I'd have to upgrade the pressure switch too.

toplscuda said
Nice set up. I can't tell for sure but if you do not have it already put some rubber between the floor and tank of the new compressor. An old tire cut works well. If you dig deep in to the owner manual you will find that solid mounting it to the concrete will void your warranty. It will also add some noise abatement.

Great info! I'll check my manual.

Tnplumber said
Good skills as always!

Good to hear from a professonal plumber. Thanks Tnplumber!