Lin -
I've had my fair share of big and small compressors over the years. As long
as they have rubber feet on them, they really don't travel because the tanks
are pretty heavy. the bigger they get, the less they travel. I would not
worry about it - it's the little ones that bounce all over the place. If
anything just put the thing in the corner in your shop and it won't travel
at all.
If you put lockable rubber casters and strap it to the wall, it won't go
anywhere. I'd get softer rubber casters, or even feet, rather than hard
rubber.
Alan
'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8
On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 8:13 AM, Linwood H Rose <linwoodrose@mac.com> wrote:
> I received my new air compressor today. Ingersoll Rand Electric
> Stationary Air Compressor 5 HP, 18.1 CFM @ 90 PSI, 230 Volt, Model#
> SS5L5 60 lb. tank.
>
> Directions say to bolt to the floor. I have a brand new garage floor
> with brand new professional epoxy paint job. I will drill holes in the
> floor if I must, but is there no other alternative? This is the first
> compressor I have ever had - always done it the hard way - you know
> wire brush in a drill, and turn those spanners, so this is all new
> territory for me.
>
> Is it an absolute no-no to put heavy duty hard rubber casters WITH
> LOCKS on the feet of the compressor? I would then safety strap the
> tank to the wall since these things do appear to be a little top heavy.
>
> Your thoughts and admonishments please.
>
> Lin
> 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast"
> 1959 AN5 Bugeye
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