Air Compressor / DIY. ?

[Getter-Done]

I am thinking of building a Compressor at a shop, Where I have some of my Machine Tool Machines located.

I am going to try to use what I have,
And make it even Better without Creating another Huge Project.

I have a Very good compressor at my House.
I am trying to stay away from having a high dollar Compressor that I don't use much.

Here is my Idea for this location.


At this location the 2 compressor's that are there/

One is in sad shape,
But the tank is good and also has a good Vertical tank plumbed in.

The other one the Compressor is (Wore Out) and weak,
It still builds air but takes a LONG Time.
But the Tank is good , The Motor still runs, Will I Use that motor? Ytbd.

My first plan is to buy this.
Link: https://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...ump-59193.html


Then I will plumb the other tanks into it.
I will possibly have 1 of the tanks by my main machine inside the garage.
The other 2 tanks will be in the Air Compressor shed outside.

If the old Motor does not work out,
I will get this one.
Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...DKIKX0DER&th=1



Then a pulley from here.
Link: https://www.zoro.com/tb-woods-58-fix...58/i/G0948236/

I may need a new Pressure switch.
They are reasonably priced though.

Then the Icing on the cake.

I plan to run a Condenser /Water filter combo something like in the video below.

What do ya'll think?

It's not really about the price as much as using what I have that is still good.

Air Compressor condenser - YouTube

[Getter-Done]

I will post some pictures of tanks when I go over there.

[AussieinNC]

Morning young man...

If it was my choice, I would not be looking to layout some $340 plus to try and save the old system...and wonder if the tanks are really that good....

Any reason why you need 3 HP ?

I have this unit in my shop and it works great, is mobile if necessary and its a reasonable price...

https://www.harborfreight.com/29-gal...sor-58507.html

Just my 2 cents worth...

Have a great year...

[raggedjim]

And a differing opinion, I always try to reuse/repurpose as much as I can so I understand the motivation to use what you have.

I will throw this in though, I have a buddy who had his tank and compressor under a lean-to outside of his shop. A 60 gallon standup. He wasn't very good at draining the tank on a regular basis and one day he was in the shop and his compressor tank blew out the bottom, took off like a rocket, and broke one of the 2x6's of his lean-to.

Check out those tanks as well as you can.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by AussieinNC

Morning young man...

If it was my choice, I would not be looking to layout some $340 plus to try and save the old system...and wonder if the tanks are really that good....

Any reason why you need 3 HP ?

I have this unit in my shop and it works great, is mobile if necessary and its a reasonable price...

https://www.harborfreight.com/29-gal...sor-58507.html

Just my 2 cents worth...

Have a great year...

I actually looked at that compressor yesterday.

Yeah, The tanks not being as good as I think they are,
Has been on my mind.

Also Creating another project has been on my mind also.

I did find out the motor on the old one will work.

I still debating,

The compressor you posted will probably win .

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by raggedjim

And a differing opinion, I always try to reuse/repurpose as much as I can so I understand the motivation to use what you have.

I will throw this in though, I have a buddy who had his tank and compressor under a lean-to outside of his shop. A 60 gallon standup. He wasn't very good at draining the tank on a regular basis and one day he was in the shop and his compressor tank blew out the bottom, took off like a rocket, and broke one of the 2x6's of his lean-to.

Check out those tanks as well as you can.

That's a Very good Point.

I have checked 2 (as well as I can) of them and they checked okay .

The other one Still has the Big Motor and compressor on it so I can roll it around and shake it.

The new compressor that AussieinNC linked will probably win the contest.

Because that will eliminate another Project.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by AussieinNC

Any reason why you need 3 HP ?

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I was wondering about this for 2 reasons.

1st reason: This is what HF suggested.

2nd reason is a 5HP is cheaper. So, is More Better? In this case?