Air compressor silencer
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I am currently building a device to eliminate the loud noise from a air compressor: | I am currently building a device to eliminate the loud noise from a air compressor: | ||
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1) Frame in your air compressor with 2x4 construction in a permanent location | 1) Frame in your air compressor with 2x4 construction in a permanent location | ||
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2) Cover interior walls with peg board or wire mesh (I used peg board it was cheaper) | 2) Cover interior walls with peg board or wire mesh (I used peg board it was cheaper) | ||
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3) Cover all sides with foam over the peg board (I used 1 inch thick) | 3) Cover all sides with foam over the peg board (I used 1 inch thick) | ||
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4) Cover all exterior walls with peg board so you can hang your tools on outside | 4) Cover all exterior walls with peg board so you can hang your tools on outside | ||
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5) Place rubber mat on floor for the compressor to sit on to cut down on vibration | 5) Place rubber mat on floor for the compressor to sit on to cut down on vibration | ||
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6) I made mine with a door in front for access | 6) I made mine with a door in front for access | ||
| − | + | I found that if I took the compressor out of the shop, it was less noisy. I built a lean-to on to the shop and just passed the electrical cable and the air lines through the wall. In summer, I just open the two opposing windows and let the breeze cool the compressor. In winter, I keep the windows closed until the compressor is in use for an hour or so, and then open them slightly for ventilation. | |
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