Mounting 60Gal Compressor

[Gandalf]

I recently found a deal on a slightly used CH 60Gal upright compressor for $200. Can I mount this thing direct to the concrete floor of my garage or should I have something in-between the 3 feet and the concrete? Thanks for your help.

G.

[GetMore]

I think you can mount it solidly to the floor without any problems.
Actually, I think you can just set it on the floor without doing anything at all.
Look into how you are going to drain the water out of it. You might want it to sit a little higher for extra clearance.

[amx2334]

http://www.mastertoolrepair.com/vibr...ds-p-3700.html

I put an elbow and some pipe with a ball valve on the drain so it sticks out from under the tank. This way it's easy to open and close the drain valve.

[parsonsj]

Ditto on the elbow and ball valve. Definitely do that.

Me, I attached my big compressor to some 2x4 pressure-treat, and attached the PT to the floor. Makes draining easier, and may keep the feet from rusting.

jp

[toxicz28]

Elbow, ball valve, and a length of hose so I could aim the water coming out at 150 psi. Used 1 1/2" thick rubber blocks that I found on a job under the feet. Drilled and epoxied threaded rod for anchors.

[slowcamaro]

I think ive read of hockey pucks being used as rubber isolators

[Gandalf]

Thanks for the ideas guys. Wasn't thinking about the drain access so I think I'll start with the 2x4 suggestion which should buy me some extra clearance. I forgot to mention, this is in my home garage downstairs so I'm real interested in isolating as much vibration as possible as well as making it safe and stable. Looking forward to having this in place and running. Thanks to all.

G.

[MarkM66]

Mine came with 2x4's mounted to the feet. Took it out of the truck, sat in on the floor, use it, and it's been there for a few years now, doesn't move.

It's a 60G too.

[67camaro972]

If you mount it straight to the concrete if its a real big compressor its going to vibrate the whole foundation, frame of the house, expecially if its a older house. Newer house lil less annoying. Get 4 Transformer Pads, What electricians use to mount huge transformers on to keep them from buzzing, humming and less noisy. Thier about 4 inches by 4 inches 3/4 to 1 inch tall. id bolt it to the slab as well. all youll hear is the compressor motor kicking. Just my .02

[Gandalf]

Thanks Guys....some great ideas. I had the compressor wired last weekend and am already happy with how little noise it makes in comparrison to the little screem-your-head-off 30Gal I bought last year! That's on top of all that extra air

Thanks all.
G.

[David Pozzi]

I have a 10 hp horozintal tank compressor, the instructions cautioned to NOT bolt it directly to the floor or the tank could eventually crack. I used 1/2" rubber pads underneath it, and didn't torque the nuts down very tight.
David