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Is it safe to mount a medium-sized air compressor to the floor to stop or limit vibrations?
I have a 220v 6hp 33gal oil-less horizontal air compressor that aside from being noisy rattles all over the floor.
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I would like to either mount it to the floor or build a small ...
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How do I extend existing 10/3 wiring to run a compressor that needs 12/2 wiring?
I am installing a new compressor in my garage. I already have 240V installed to run a kiln. The kiln is only used maybe 10 times a year. My thought is to splice into the 240V line to the kiln to run ...
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How do I increase the volume of air going into my lawn sprinkler zones to blow out water for the winter?
I have a 13 Gallon tank in my compressor. I can get the pressure up to over 100 PSI, but when I allow air to flow into individual sprinkler zones, the pressure at my manifold reads only about 10-15 ...
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Should I leave the drain open on my compressor for storage?
I just got a new air compressor for occasional finish nailing and tire inflation. I understand that I need to open the bottom drain to let out any condensation (i.e., this question) after each use.
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Where can I get an air compressor that can blow air (not just inflate tires)?
I have been able to find this
and this,
but they don't come with the fitting/handle that allows you to blow air - for instance, if you want to blow dust from your keyboard, etc.
Does anyone ...
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Is it normal for an air compressor's tank to have something inside it?
I recently bought an air compressor for airbrushing and other uses. I'm not familiar with air compressors so I was wondering if it was normal for the air tank to have sand/gravel inside it? When I ...
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Should I release the pressure out of an air compressor when it is not in use?
Just got a new compressor and I wondering if I should be releasing all of the pressure out of the unit when it is not in use? Or is it better to leave the pressure in so that the unit does not have ...
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How do you break in a new air compressor?
Just got a new craftsman air compressor (33 gal). I have read that it is important to "break in" the unit by running it with the pressurized chamber open (so that there is no load on the motor). How ...
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What's the minimum recommended compressor HP/PSI to spray paint?
I have a little compressor that I use for a small brad nailer and blowing up tires. Is there a minimum PSI or horsepower that I need to be able to get to in order to spray paint with it?
