I decided that I wanted a permanent compressed air installation. My
compressor is a 60 gal upright from Home Depot.
I installed 3 overhead air outlets and one on the far wall of the shop that I
hooked up to a dessicant dryer in the hopes that it will nearly eliminate any
water vapor in the air at that point.
I used 1/2" Type L copper throughout. That stuff is expensive! I've heard that
there are people stealing the copper wires out of walls to sell. After buying
60' of the stuff, it's no wonder why.
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I am still in the process of hooking up my compressor. I need to purchase a 4' flexible
hose to complete the connection. You can see the main riser here. The system runs
into the attic where it branches off to three overhead feeds and one feed on the
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The feed on the wall of the shop. The entire system runs downhill to this
point, so there is a drain to collect any water. The feed has a standard filter,
a coalescent filter, a dessicant dryer, and a regulator. Hopefully this setup will
get the air dry enough to paint.
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Two of the overhead feeds. |
I was concerned that my compressor would need to be bolted to the concrete to avoid
any sort of walking. I was skeptical about ordering these rubber isolation mounts
- but they are perfect and the compressor stays put. They absorb all of the vibration
that the compressor makes. Get them at
http://www.knchomeshop.com/HSRD.asp. I ordered the "HSRDB" model and they
fit the Home Depot 60 gal compressors perfectly.
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