My perfect compre$$or

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 9, 2004 10:35 AM

Thanks mike

I think i'll just go with a normal tank, 1 hole on the very tip of a tapered endcap, and a really good seal, powered by a fridge comp

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 9, 2004 1:49 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by MikeV

Ryan,

It is tricky trying to do that as you would need a good welder to build a draincock that would work without being dangerous.
I would recommend you buy a tank already built with a drain opening such as these ones for 4x4 trucks.
http://www.kmwperformance.com/prod.aspx?c=6

Mike

was not a good idea to drill the tank, the iron was to thick, and I wasn't sure how to make a good sealing...

Nik

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MikeV

Member since
April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Sunday, August 8, 2004 9:15 PM

Ryan,

It is tricky trying to do that as you would need a good welder to build a draincock that would work without being dangerous.
I would recommend you buy a tank already built with a drain opening such as these ones for 4x4 trucks.
http://www.kmwperformance.com/prod.aspx?c=6

Mike

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 8, 2004 9:07 PM

Mike or someone else, Is there a way you can attach something like a small hole on the bottom of a tank, and put some pressure-sealed "cup" there, and a drain valve so when you're not using the compressor, you can drain it?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 8, 2004 2:23 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by jdavidb

Does the red tank have a way to drain it? If not, it could rust from the inside, which would be dangerous.

nope, there isn't an appropriate way to drain it, every 3/4 month I'll open the lower tap and simply tilt the whole thing

QUOTE: Originally posted by jdavidb

Where is the compression unit? Is it inside the black pots? Do you have two mini compressors running it?

yep, refrigerator units...

QUOTE: Originally posted by qmiester

The only question I have is does it "walk" when it's working?

No, absolutely stady, there are anti-vibration pad between the wood and the fridge unit

QUOTE: Originally posted by MikeV

One other thing that I would do is add a couple fans shooting air at the heads of the compressor motors to keep them cool as heat is what kills compressors. I put a 120mm computer fan at the back of my Badger Million-Air compressor to help cool it.

I never do long sessions, after one hour of start&stop the unit get not that hot...

thanks to everyone for feedback, and for suggestions about the Omni 4000 Shy [8)]

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MikeV

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April 2003
From: Hayward, CA

Posted by MikeV on Sunday, August 8, 2004 12:23 PM

Charger2000,

You did an excellent job building that setup. It looks really good and should last you a long time. Thumbs Up [tup]

I am sure it fills that tank fast too with dual compressors feeding it. Wink [;)]

One other thing that I would do is add a couple fans shooting air at the heads of the compressor motors to keep them cool as heat is what kills compressors. I put a 120mm computer fan at the back of my Badger Million-Air compressor to help cool it.

Mike

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 8, 2004 11:42 AM

I built my own silent compressor a few months ago and it works great. I have a four gallon tank and all the features as the $600 dollar ones. Good job on yours it looks good and I hope it provides you with a good service life. That's a good airbrush you have and other than wanting one your vinyl hose is fine.
John

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qmiester

Member since
May 2003
From: Central USA

Posted by qmiester on Sunday, August 8, 2004 10:15 AM

Refridgerator compressors huh? I haven't seen one of those used outside a fridge in years. 50 years ago it wasn't uncommon to find a rig much like yours in a home workshop or garage. The only question I have is does it "walk" when it's working? That is, does the operational vibrations from the compressors make the stand move?

You did a great job.

Quincy

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jdavidb

Member since
August 2004
From: Kennesaw, GA

Posted by jdavidb on Sunday, August 8, 2004 9:52 AM

Does the red tank have a way to drain it? If not, it could rust from the inside, which would be dangerous.

Where is the compression unit? Is it inside the black pots? Do you have two mini compressors running it?

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MusicCity

Member since
January 2004
From: USA

Posted by MusicCity on Sunday, August 8, 2004 6:20 AM

Looks good to me. All that matters is that it blows air and does it quietly. How much that costs is up to the individual, and you found a good way of doing it.

Personally, I like the vinyl hoses. I have both and the braided hose is not as flexible and really gets in my way so I normally use my little vinyl hose.

Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

My perfect compre$$or

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 8, 2004 6:12 AM

The $$ are intented for saving them .... Big Smile [:D]

that's my self made silent compressor (DIY), it costed me approx $100 but it's VERY silent, imagine to have a refrigerator near you..., it's capable of 40psi (costants) and has a tank of 6 liters, considering that here in Italy if you want to buy a silent (hey.. really silent..!) compressor the minimum it's about $250/300....