> > I've always planned my air compressor for outside.. but it's Never
gotten
> > there so it hangs out in my shop making noise....
Outdoor compressor:
Don't know what part of the country you live in, but be aware that
compressors need to at the very least have crankcase heaters to maintain a
mminimum oil temperature in cold climates. There's also the issue of
condensation and freezing of condensed maisture in the tank and piping when
the compressor is outside.
Compressor noise:
There is indeed significant mechanical noise in a compressor system, but a
huge portion of the racket is intake and exhaust noise. Get meaningful
muffling on that, and you will have made the compressor surprisingly
quieter.
Karl Vacek
'46 Piper J3-C65 Cub
'16 Ford Model T Touring
'64 Amphicar
'67 Triumph TR-4A
'68 Triumph TR-250
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