Question for anyone with an air compressor in the garage...

Do you have it inside or outside?

If inside, where did you put it?

If outside, any special requirements?

What are the approximate dimensions?

Thanks!

I have a compressor in my garage (and have for years). Mine is an 80 Gallon Ciasons 5HP. I put mine inside and as far away from the interior of the house as I could. You can put the compressor outside if you build a shed for it, with fresh air access.

I am not sure what you are asking when you say "dimensions". Are you talking about the physical size of the compressor? Of course this will vary depending on the compressor you plan to get.

One thing I would suggest is staying away from "oil free" compressors. While they are cheaper and do work fine. They are extremely loud, if you keep it inside it will drive you crazy and if you put it outside your neighbors will hate you. I had an oil free compressor 60 gallon 6 HP for years , I kept it inside as well but, I was happy to see it go when I replaced it with my new one.

Get a 220 compressor and the most CFM you can afford.

I also have a (oil free) compressor. I agree,very loud, you'd be better of staying away from them. I wish I did.

If my wife read this thread....the response would take up some serious bandwidth and have plenty of these- :angry: I would leave it on and slowly the air would leak out a little and in the middle of the night it would kick on...I have a 60 gallon 220 next to the door to come into the basement (it's actually quieter there) and gives me the most room inside the garage. I agree with the 220 + higher cfm rating. I used to have to wait for the tank to fill up in between bursts with the d.a. sander.....not any more :thumbsup:


Dano

I actually roll mine outside sometimes just because of the noise. So instead of bugging me, it bugs the neighbors. ;)
The oil-free compressors are a noise hazard for sure. I won't use it outside in direct sunlight, but if I do, I put it in shade or I'll shade it somehow just to help keep it cooler. That's a good idea with any compressor.

Agree with others here, a separate sound-padded room is good. However, one would want the intake ideally to take from the inside of the house.

The interior is air conditioned and humidity is removed and, somewhat filtered. If you have to intake from the outside, its best to use the South or East side due to being in the shade during the afternoon, ie., cooler air, and its not on the windward side collecting other dust.

I have a 20 gallon 3.5HP Oil free compressor that I keep in the garage. I turn it off when I am not using it so that I don't get the 2 AM wake up calls. It only takes about two minutes for it to come up to full pressure, so it's not a big deal.

I've got mine in the basement. 60 gal/10hp. Plumbed the basement workshop and the garage with 3/4 copper, heavy wall. I had a problem with keeping air tools supplied, so I added a 13 gallon buffer in the garage. Still isn't quite right yet, but I'm tired of messing with it..for now. I like the quiet in the garqage although where I have hasn't been sound proofed yet. Which is important ,especially when she decides to cycle at 2 am.

Got mine in a corner of the garage next to the furnace...nice and quiet with the door closed! Recently picked up a desiccant drier to help control moisture when spraying primer/paint in summer humidity works great!