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Homemade Air Compressor


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BUILDER:
racsan on houserepairtalk.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade air compressor constructed from a surplus compressor head, an electric motor, a pressure switch, an air tank, wheels, and surplus steel stock.
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Nov 28, 2016 11:43 AM
Baldric
The pressure switch should be mounted on the air receiver,along with a safety valve, the heat generated by compression of air would damage the rubber diaphragm
May 29, 2015 1:09 AM
DIYer
Nice, steampunk-looking rig.
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DIY Air Compressor - comment on how to build a Air Compressor - 2 comments
Baldric says:
Nov 28, 2016 11:43 AM
The pressure switch should be mounted on the air receiver,along with a safety valve, the heat generated by compression of air would damage the rubber diaphragm

DIYer says:
May 29, 2015 1:09 AM
Nice, steampunk-looking rig.

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