Upgrading the Shop With a New 60 Gallon, 5HP Compressor And Anchoring it in Concrete!

[@tvaccount4963]

Awesome! This is very helpful. thanks.

[@ketotrucker3528]

I’m doing the 80 gallon and want to mount on taller pads. Wondering if I can put everything done and just drill through the leg to the concrete? Can’t see lifting it over the anchor bolts, it weighs 450 pounds.

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

I wanted to do that too, but I believe the issue I ran into was that I couldn't run the drill straight down because the tank interfered with it.

[@ketotrucker3528]

@@SecondChanceJeeps I placed mine on Amazon pads and didn’t bolt it down. Feels pretty sturdy. Didn’t try drilling but never thought about the tank being it the way. Can see that as an issue because the tank does indeed go out over them.

[@treborterb]

@@ketotrucker3528 It seems that ideally, you would mark the holes and then remove the tank and drill the holes so that you could keep a straight vertical alignment...it looks like the bottom of the tank bulges out enough to make the drill a little at an angle...but lifting that heavy tank would be a challenge.

[@travisdotcom]

I have literally been thinking about purchasing this exact compressor but had no idea everything I was going to have to do for installation. This video is perfect thank you

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

Glad I could help! It’s been a great compressor so far!

[@BillSchutten]

I have the same compressor and after 2-years the pump went bad even thought I changed oil once a year. This is used for a residential application. New pump cost me $700. What a disappointment!

[@Polcat1979]

How is the compressor itself holding up? Any issues with the pump?

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

Holding up great! No issues whatsoever.

[@timl3918]

Just a couple of recommendations from an old engineer... Pick up some 3" wide x 1/8" thick flat stock from Home Depot and cut 3"x3" plates, center drill each with a hole 1/16" over the anchor bolt diameter, then prime and paint them. Insert the plate on top of your isolation pad, which will displace the point load across the entire surface area of the pad. (You can buy manufactured vibration isolators with plates, but they're more than $45 each) This will eliminate the cupping you see along the edges as you crank down on the nuts. To mount, land the compressor over the bolts then add a flat washer, lock washer, loctite thread locker and finish with the nut. There is no need for a jam nut. You can crank down until the compressor tank is level side to side and font to back. If the motor is more than 1/8" off level front to back, that may cause premature bearing wear and burn out that expensive 5HP motor. Last, check your clearance off the back wall. 12 inches is a good start, but in the future, you may want to upgrade your compressor, so 16" clearance would be better. On my machine, I mounted a transmission oil cooling coil to the flywheel guard and a water separator between the compressor outlet and the tank inlet. It adds about 4" to the depth of my machine, and eliminates 50% or more of the condensation before it enters the tank. There's your next video idea! I enjoy your videos, keep up the good work!

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

This for this tip. DEFINITELY going to do this! Much appreciated!

[@stepheneggert7388]

Great idea...my isolators pads have the metal plates on the top as well. On my Saylor-beall unit..awsome ..

[@humblyright]

Appreciate the tip!

[@mikeloveland3601]

Holy S!!! It's Steve!!! Is this part of the Lover man Podcast?

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

Perhaps! Be good, lovers!

[@mikeloveland3601]

@@SecondChanceJeeps I am trying to hook up a compressor like this at my work's new shop and was looking for videos randomly for some tips. I didn't recognize you at first because you usually have a mask on in all the TikTok videos I see from the show. But as soon as I heard your voice, I was like "I know him!!!" I subscribed to your channel so as not to miss anymore of your content. Great job on that install bud.

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

@@mikeloveland3601 Haha small world! Glad you found it helpful. No recent videos, but hopefully soon!

[@stepheneggert7388]

Great video...something I see u need on your unit...pls add a magnetic starter..your pressure switch won't go bad..if yours is a 5hp..or larger..this helps keep everything ..like the pressure switch not burn out or your motor..talk to any electrictoin..a little more cost..to you..but u,ll have a longer lasting unit trouble free..

[@chrisforker7487]

You can also run into rebar when drilling, trust me, I know.

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

Yikes! Luckily that wasn't the case with mine!

[@grade8fabrication]

Just burned up the motor on one of these models (and by burned up the motor was literally on fire during it's first kick on for the day). I've had it for 15 months and barely used it. Went on youtube and the first video was a guy that had the same issue. Tried to leave a respectful bad review on Tractor Supply site and they denied the posting (there goes honesty and censorship). I ran the living crap out of a Porter Cable for 16 years with no problems. I wouldn't suggest this IR to anyone

[@Alicia_Michelle]

Does porter cable make ones as powerful as this? I need something like this for sandblasting.

[@szmulek]

You wanna have 12in clearance min between the unit and the wall

[@johnnygonzales3211]

I’m going to do the same thing for mine it’s a 7.5 HP from tractor supply😜

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

Hope this video helps!

[@mitch461000]

you should tighten then back off nut until loose or you might get weld cracks at the legs.

[@Alabamaweldinginspector]

You don’t know squat Nelson ! Mind your own business .

[@tliebelt13]

Nice video, just picked up the same compressor, installed 220v ready for mounting now.

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

Nice! I’m loving it so far!

[@t-wrecks6739]

Even though it's bolted to the slab will the tank "flex" or vibrate somehow? Is there a chance it would hit the workbench while operating?

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

T- Wrecks The anti-vibration pads allow the compressor to move a little, but keep that vibration from being transferred to the surface it’s mounted to. So technically it can move a little, but not enough for it to hit the workbench or wall.

[@t-wrecks6739]

@@SecondChanceJeeps ah, cool. I was actually thinking if it did another one of those anti vibration pads would be a perfect little bumper between the two. Most likely overkill though

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

T- Wrecks Good idea!

[@SlavSobkov]

Is it absolutely necessary to bolt it down to concrete? Can I test that the compressor works well for me before anchoring it to concrete or is that too risky? thank you!

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

Necessary? Not sure. I’d imagine it’s recommended though. I did because the compressor seems a little top heavy to me. I would at least tuck it in a corner with some kind of safety chain anchored to each wall to keep it from accidentally tipping if something bumps it. Just my two cents though!

[@SlavSobkov]

@@SecondChanceJeeps Appreciate your thoughts here. Thank you

[@larryfine4498]

No, it's not necessary. I run a 80 gallon, 5HP unit that is not bolted down.

[@ricaneva3896]

We all go like 3 times to the store and take 1 hour each visit thinking about new projects jejeje

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

So true!! 🤣🤣

[@tinkls57]

You marked the concrete. Then drilled through the feet ?

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

Ha yeah. Originally I didn’t think I’d have enough room to drill the holes straight with the compressor in place, so I marked them. After testing it out, though, I was able to drill them perfectly straight.

[@sight1002]

Might need to get me a compressor as well. Looks good.

[@Richard-qg7sz]

Your anchor bolts are way too tight. They should be just snug enough not to distort the anti-vibration pads. Doing this will greatly reduce vibration and compressor noise while still maintaining the integrity of anchoring the compressor to the floor.

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

Yeah? Good to know! I'll definitely loosen them up! Thanks!

[@davidrobrahn5645]

When is the tool give away? I really want one of those lights.

[@davidrobrahn5645]

P.S I'm enjoying the videos. Keep them coming.

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

Patience my friend! 😀

[@anthonysanchez4742]

These are no-brainer tips.....but lets be honest, when we get new toys, we don't always use our brains...hahaha. Great video! thank you!

[@SecondChanceJeeps]

Amen to that!