ULTRA QUIET Refrigerator Air Compressor Upgrade Build

2019 ж. 7 Мам.
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This video is about upgrading my home made DIY Ultra Quiet Refrigerator compressor with a new 15 gallon tank.
How to build an Ultra Quiet Indoor Home made Shop compressor from a Refrigerator Compressor. I show you step by step how to build the compressor from parts you can buy on Ebay craigs list and your local hardware, Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, or a scrap yard. Add your own optional Motorhead badges too.
You can watch the original compressor build video here. • Ultra Quiet Silent Ref...
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  • My family had a Coast to Coast store in the 90's. I miss those labels

    @Hazmatt4700@Hazmatt47004 жыл бұрын
  • Liked the etching with the laser idea!

    @DIY3DTECHcom@DIY3DTECHcom5 жыл бұрын
    • DIY3DTECH.com Thanks, makes layout pretty easy actually and very precise. Feel free to share on social media

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for the speedy reply , I have one compressor that is an early full , thanks Eric.

    @darellsunderlin4670@darellsunderlin46705 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a lot for all the detail !!!!!

    @softybits9543@softybits95433 жыл бұрын
  • Really love how you're promoting best practices, like doing preventative maintenance while the machine is disassembled anyway.

    @Iskelderon@Iskelderon5 жыл бұрын
    • LOL! right

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • HOLY COW! Now I gotta build an NFA item for my air compressor!!!

    @GalaxyStranger01@GalaxyStranger015 жыл бұрын
  • You are a maker nerd!!! Your channel and descriptions one how you think are inspirational. Thx!

    @pauldevey8628@pauldevey86285 жыл бұрын
    • Paul Devey Thanks, feel free to share on social media, much appreciated

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • The silencer is a thing of beauty. The last 5 Hp compressor I put together was so noisy I ran a PVC air intake through the shop wall and used a Dodge pickup air filter and housing to strain out the wasps... still a hammering puppy. I envy your new setup.

    @markkoons7488@markkoons74885 жыл бұрын
    • Mark Koons Thanks, glad you like it, Feel free to share on social media.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • So cool. I've got the fridge compressor waiting, now waiting for a donated tank, but your video inspired me. I may go out and buy one. . . Just awesome work

    @robertcloosterman9336@robertcloosterman93365 жыл бұрын
    • Awesome, go for it, good luck! Woot woot

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
    • agree sir Robert

      @mbahcarrier1629@mbahcarrier1629 Жыл бұрын
    • @@EricStrebel Thoughtful comments.....My respects to you sir Eric

      @mbahcarrier1629@mbahcarrier1629 Жыл бұрын
  • Excellent experience will done ✅

    @omarbaalwi3544@omarbaalwi35444 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you 😄👍

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
  • Nice!

    @stophate2023@stophate20234 жыл бұрын
  • 🤘🤘🤘 Motorhead 🤘🤘🤘 Great job

    @greatfull6706@greatfull67064 жыл бұрын
  • Great video. Recently got rid of my old Craftsman compressor because it was simply too loud. Thanks for sharing! Cheers! : )

    @garagemonkeysan@garagemonkeysan5 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for the comment, much appreciated, rock on!

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • Fantastic video.

    @Martin-pb7ts@Martin-pb7ts5 жыл бұрын
    • Martin Coetzee thanks! Feel free to share on social media

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • nice

    @overbuiltautomotive1299@overbuiltautomotive12992 жыл бұрын
  • I just wish you could have been more detailed on how to connect (wiring diagram) the capacitor

    @elchidoforever@elchidoforeverАй бұрын
  • Thanks to you i built my compressor and been using it for last 3yr and served me well

    @johngee5817@johngee58175 жыл бұрын
    • Sweet!

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
    • ​ Eric Strebel one thing i did was used a lawn mower filter to quiet mines and works great I used a craftsman Tire Air tank and replaced safety valve with and 125psi instead of 150 psi . however i didn't use on and off pressure switch instead i got heavy duty light switch and wall plate and box i flip it on and off when need be . i build models and its perfect . one thing i did do was mount my tank upside down so when i blow tank anything inside comes out and i leave ball valve open till next use

      @johngee5817@johngee58175 жыл бұрын
    • Wow, very cool, thanks for sharing, I like the filter tip, well done if you share a picture on social media tag @botzendesign so I can see

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
    • @@EricStrebel I don't use Twitter . I only use Facebook . But if you want to see it i can message you and you post it not problem

      @johngee5817@johngee58175 жыл бұрын
  • Any specs or links on the capacitor and regulator you used please? Nice video, thanks!

    @IcarusTECH@IcarusTECH4 жыл бұрын
  • Nice build. You may want to review contemporary suppressor design, baffles and fiber have long ago (30+ years) been replaced.

    @SouthernEngineering@SouthernEngineering5 жыл бұрын
    • I have been stuff with chambers as well, is this what you are referring to?

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
    • I was referring to a K style baffle used in a suppressor for a firearm, ref @12:50.

      @SouthernEngineering@SouthernEngineering5 жыл бұрын
  • Nice, I also make my own 10 gallons silent air compressor, for my airbrushing. May I make a suggestion, since I change the oil that came with my fridge compressor for synthetic oil I add it a 120v computer fan that helps to cool down the compressor, since it takes more time to fill up the tank, and it works great!

    @desevillacustoms8061@desevillacustoms80614 жыл бұрын
    • Good idea

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
  • Wow.. brings back memories of when we filmed the first 1. How did soldering go.? first time around that was a major pain.. its now a HUGE tank.. omg..

    @stephenstrebel8165@stephenstrebel81655 жыл бұрын
    • Stephen Strebel :-) soldering was a breeze this time. Missed you on this build

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • Wow.. such a great channel ;) subscribed and liked the ones that i could wrap my head around ;p great job..

    @Daequitas@Daequitas3 жыл бұрын
  • I like this....when said "sheet metal porn" i lost it....and the "money shot " is perfect...slo mo and all....👍👍

    @okiedoak201@okiedoak2015 ай бұрын
  • Do you have a way to keep oil in the compressor crank case

    @fredderf8844@fredderf8844 Жыл бұрын
  • I love you channel

    @amidachefouad9108@amidachefouad91085 жыл бұрын
  • Great video, and content on your channel. Please stop telling people to like and subscribe 5 times a video, your not a 12 year old you tuber and your audience is paying more attention then most.

    @reynoldgomez7403@reynoldgomez74035 жыл бұрын
  • Sir how to connect compressor to automatic pressure switch without over load and relay thank you

    @hanselfita9188@hanselfita91883 жыл бұрын
  • success for "Eric Strebel"

    @mbahcarrier1629@mbahcarrier1629 Жыл бұрын
  • How to wire up the compressor, can i just direct use life n neutral wire to compressor?

    @abus3189@abus31894 жыл бұрын
  • How do you get a used compressor that is good ? Isn't that what goes bad first ?

    @mikemargeson8101@mikemargeson81015 жыл бұрын
  • I've been a Subscriber but you just got a lot more respect from me with the Motorhead sticker💪🤘🏿👊👍👂🎸🎼🎶🎵🎤

    @squirlboy250@squirlboy2505 жыл бұрын
    • Chris gilliam rock on! 🤘 Motörhead rules

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • Wow Eric, great video very detailed and helpful and clean finished job at that... but can i ask for a bit more detailed help/info regarding building a two in one compressor build??? how can i build a compressor that can run: 1- my airbrush kit 2- can vacuum 3- can build up pressure for a pressure chamber??? for the chamber it will be logical to use a pressure cooking pot with its modified own lid, and a seperate one for the vacuum.. but what kinda other parts do i need?? and how the physics should work :D got he briefest idea and thats all. i can picture the algorithm but the actual parts and flow is blank :D ahahaha i ve been looking for such a detailed tutorial, and your diy comp video has caught my eye.. i really would appreciate it if you can maybe list and write a brief how to.. cause a video would be asking waaaay too much :D or would it?? only you know :D thnxs for your time and patience :D stay healthy and strong in these times and keep on doing the great, clean and helpful job u r doing cheers

    @Daequitas@Daequitas3 жыл бұрын
  • Loved the first build love this one too one question can you make it into a vacuum pump as well as a compressor?

    @rhysbrowne317@rhysbrowne3175 жыл бұрын
    • Eh, possibly.....

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
    • kzhead.info/sun/dcmih8NrbqSJYI0/bejne.html

      @RyanStone143@RyanStone1435 жыл бұрын
  • Hi! Love your build and thinking about making something similar, I was wondering, how long it takes to fill the original tank(old build) and how long does it take to fill up(to 100 PSI) this one? Thanks!

    @schafon1@schafon14 жыл бұрын
    • Perhaps it took 5 to 7 minutes on the original one this one maybe takes 10 to 12 minutes, empty. Normally it just fills up between 60 and 100 psi so it never goes to zero

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome video here as always, well done Eric. May I ask what aftermarket capacitor did you use?

    @lowrider15in@lowrider15in5 жыл бұрын
    • I have no idea, I got it from my friend Joe after the old one went bad.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • As always impressive work! I have some questions about this new build: 1.- How big is the compressor in HP? 2.- How long does it take to fill the whole 15 gallons? and lastly: 3.- How many watts it consumes when running? Thanks!

    @dudufregoso@dudufregoso5 жыл бұрын
    • Edu Fregoso wow, all good questions that I don't know the answers to, they are irrelevant to me based on my needs, You only fill it up once from 0 psi. Tank gets filled between 75 and 100 psi when in use, maybe takes 5 minutes to fill up again. Feel free to share on social media

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • Probably a silly question, but would u sell the small silent compressor? How much if so?

    @captainkindbud7927@captainkindbud79273 жыл бұрын
  • Very nice video and good work. Couple of comments. You didn’t address the unloader valve. What did you do there? Also, silencers for guns are not stuffed with sound absorbing material. They a baffled inside. I’m sure you can reduce the report with brass wool or something, but it’s not typical. Thanks

    @paulmanhart4481@paulmanhart4481 Жыл бұрын
  • I thought you would have lost oil from the compressor too. Thanks for covering that. I was under the impression that the freon used for AC units had oil in it that was needed to lube the compressor. I guess that was bad info since yours has been working for quite a while now. I enjoyed the video. I'll share this one with the Shop Hacks Facebook group too. I think they are going to love it. How's the production going for your backpack hanger? Congrats on getting your Kickstarter funded!

    @shophacks@shophacks5 жыл бұрын
    • Shop Hacks thank you for the share, much appreciated. The Backpack hanger is going well. I sent off the production documentation this morning, I am sure there will be a bit of back and forth for the next few days. Monies were released form Kickstarter on Monday, things are moving forward! woot woot! Thanks for asking. I am excited to get it into production.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
    • @@EricStrebel I'm enjoying following your story along with the tech tip videos. I don't know how your general audience would respond to updates about your backpack hanger journey but I'd love to hear all about it as you go. Keep up the good work.

      @shophacks@shophacks5 жыл бұрын
    • shop hacks there will be at least one more vid on the mater, probably vlog style when they arrive and get shipped out.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • How about a video on how you made and attached that silencer?

    @karllautman@karllautman5 жыл бұрын
    • Karl Lautman Old Shaving cream can, move plastic top and plug on bottom, stuff with brass wool, get lucky and find brass manifold from something broken and assemble :-)

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • great job! i have a question about the oil. are you use the oil for car engine to exchange the original oil inside the compressor?

    @edwardt1368@edwardt13684 жыл бұрын
    • Yes

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
  • Hi Eric, amazing video as always🤩. Thanks for sharing. How is the temperature build up of the compressor during the time running the compressor?

    @islamraouf1856@islamraouf1856 Жыл бұрын
    • Low

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel Жыл бұрын
  • what an awesome video, thanks for sharing!! The silencer, can you explain where it came from ? where to get something like that? thanks

    @mannyfilmsinc@mannyfilmsinc3 жыл бұрын
    • It's a metal can with a small hole on the opposite end of the large opening filled with brass wool, works very well, basically how gun silencers are made

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel3 жыл бұрын
    • @@EricStrebel If you go to Indonesia, hopefully you can play at SMKN 3 Pekalongan, Central Java.....matur nuwon

      @mbahcarrier1629@mbahcarrier1629 Жыл бұрын
  • Great build mate.👌 👌 👌... One question i has is how much time this compressor take to fill 15 gallon tank to about 200 psi....

    @4_doors_more_whores@4_doors_more_whores5 жыл бұрын
    • Dunno, I only fill it to 100psi, but from 75-100 about ten minutes

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • Firearm silencers have a baffle stack or expansion chambers inside, not sound absorbing material. They aren't glass pack mufflers.

    @mannys9130@mannys9130 Жыл бұрын
  • Eric, the working pressure for a 1/8 to 1" copper solder joint is about 200 PSI or 14 bar. What is the max pressure you can obtain?

    @erikhillner2996@erikhillner29965 жыл бұрын
    • I run my tank at 100 psi max pressure

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome job , where can a guy find the brass wool ?

    @darellsunderlin4670@darellsunderlin46705 жыл бұрын
    • Probably at a wood worker store, or Ebey or Amazon

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • Que tipo de aceite lleva y cuánto cantidad de aceite lleva

    @danluis4892@danluis48924 жыл бұрын
  • I'm building one for airbrush so I won't need a very high pressure of volume. I was thinking of using the small coil and fan that I scavenged of the original machine and attaching it just aft. the pump.. adding a small dip tank with copper wool to remove the moisture.

    @moonolyth@moonolyth4 жыл бұрын
    • Sounds good, I would consider putting a water trap on the output of mine

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
  • Very interesting. What sort of compressor oil would this take?

    @netnoob77@netnoob772 жыл бұрын
    • I used 10/30 or 10/40

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel2 жыл бұрын
  • I've got a window ac compresor that I made to an air compresor do I need to add oil and were do I add it and how much.

    @JUANCRAMIREZ19@JUANCRAMIREZ194 жыл бұрын
    • Have no idea, sorry

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for sharing. No fan, does the compressor heat up?

    @domenicaloisio5136@domenicaloisio51362 жыл бұрын
    • Barely

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel2 жыл бұрын
    • @@EricStrebel I`m surprised it doesnt get toasty and trip the internal thermal cutout. I`d expect it to run for least 7 minutes to fill the 6gal tank from 0-120psi and 17 minutes 47 seconds for the 15 gallon tank. The theoretical maximum free air flow from the compressor is 0.92cfm., you can expect 10-15% less in real life. I would run it with 280ml of non foaming, mineral based hydraulic oil.

      @atomizer2665@atomizer26652 жыл бұрын
    • Runs with 10/40 motor oil currently

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel2 жыл бұрын
    • @@EricStrebel I `d recommend shell tellus 68 or equivalent.

      @atomizer2665@atomizer26652 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah, I probably should run a non detergent type oil when I switch it out next time

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel2 жыл бұрын
  • Are Motorhead stickers the equivalent of racing stripes on Cars? Makes the compressor faster?

    @Made2hack@Made2hack5 жыл бұрын
    • Made 2 Hack, LOL it adds decibels :-)

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • Greetings from Sterling Heights! Do you believe that a fridge compressor is capable of 125psi? Also. from reading comments it looks like this particular fridge compressor will fill the 15g tank from 75 to 100psi in about 5 minutes. It's not exactly linear but I'm guessing that each 25psi roughly translates to 5 minutes of run time - would you agree? In the original build (what looks like maybe a 6g tank) I'm assuming the fill time from 75 to 100psi was probably 2ish minutes?

    @ajmckay2@ajmckay24 жыл бұрын
    • Greetings..Yeah, I think of your tank is rated for the 125psi the compressor should be able to pull it off, the other specs are correct.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
  • I've heard people removing the oil altogether and running these things for years. I would never do my self. perhaps mineral oil or synthetic oil. I have a question... the replaced capacitor, are they very specific to the pump you are using? Or can you replace pretty generically? Thanks.

    @moonolyth@moonolyth4 жыл бұрын
    • They seem to be generic

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
    • @@EricStrebel Ver good Thanks Much!

      @moonolyth@moonolyth4 жыл бұрын
  • one question, you made a mounting plate for the compressor, but why then glue the power in connector? you could've made a small mounting plate for that?

    @andygozzo72@andygozzo725 жыл бұрын
    • andygozzo72 you are absolutely correct, I considered it, but decided that it was to difficult to fabricate vs just bonding it in place. If I had laser cut or water jet the metal part then I would have done it in a heart beat. Thanks for your comment, feel free to share on social media, that helps me out the most. Rock on!

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • It can be use for painting?

    @ignaciojrpaghunasan5239@ignaciojrpaghunasan52395 жыл бұрын
    • Eh, light duty, air brush or a minimal amount of use with a touch up gun.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • Are 60 gallon tanks too much for 1 of them? Maybe sit 2 of them on top of a 60 gallon tank?

    @Simple5.0@Simple5.04 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah, that might even be a bit much for two of them

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
    • I’d even go 3 or 4 just to have a quiet air source in my shop but 4 is a bit much when thinking about powering them. How much power do they need to run?

      @Simple5.0@Simple5.04 жыл бұрын
  • Would a silencer like that work on a normal (twin) cylinder compressor as well?

    @SebastiaanSwinkels@SebastiaanSwinkels5 жыл бұрын
    • Yes, if you can build a nanafold, to attach the silencer

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
    • ​@@EricStrebel I currently have a simple "air filter" attached to it. Simple plastic box with (I think) a small block of foam in it. I'd possibly be able to attach it in its place, possibly just 3D print an adapter for it.

      @SebastiaanSwinkels@SebastiaanSwinkels5 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah, try and see if that works, watch the heat build up on the printed part, good excuse to make a sand cast part if it shows promise

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • What kind of use do you put this through? Is this thing something that runs 10 hours year or a hundred hours a month? I'm thinking about using a reefer compressor to aerate my pond.

    @SherwoodBotsford@SherwoodBotsford3 жыл бұрын
    • I bet it runs 10 hours a month. Light shop use, perfect for my needs, the larger tank helps when you need some extra for a project

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel3 жыл бұрын
  • Any idea how much cfm a compressor like that puts out?

    @mattfisher401@mattfisher401 Жыл бұрын
    • Nope, pretty low though

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel Жыл бұрын
  • If i missed it sorry. How long does it take to fill the tank from empty.

    @ugetridofit@ugetridofit5 жыл бұрын
    • maybe 10-12 minutes

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • Hi. Great video!!! I have a question for you. I got an old 1/2 HP Tecumseh compressor and built a silent air compressor with it for my hobby projects. I used a new SS Relay, new thermal overload protector and new pressure switch. Everything works fine. I've set the pressure switch cut out at about 90 psi and cut in about 60 psi but I've noticed that the compressor overload protector trips when the compressor tries to cut in under pressure. I have to depressurize the tank down to about 30 psi in order for the compressor to cut in smoothly. Is this normal or is there possibly something wrong??

    @andreb877@andreb8774 жыл бұрын
    • Not sure, it could be a load issue with the compressor itself.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
    • @@EricStrebel Thanks for the feedback!

      @andreb877@andreb8774 жыл бұрын
    • Did you intall one way check valve.?

      @rodelago5591@rodelago55914 жыл бұрын
    • @@rodelago5591 thanks for responding! Yes I did install a check valve but funny you asked because I was thinking maybe that could be the problem. I suspect that perhaps the check valve is defective. I think I'll replace it one of these good days and see if anything changes. Cheers!

      @andreb877@andreb8774 жыл бұрын
    • @@andreb877 Did it help? Was it bad?

      @carlnelson3893@carlnelson38933 жыл бұрын
  • Keep in mind you can use that compressor as a serious vacuum pump (tee into inlet and put 2 valves and a vacuum line). But I wouldn’t try to do both build pressure and pull a vacuum at the same time. The new capacitor is a hard start kit, because these little compressors are not designed to start against a load. (You would have to open a valve to release the pressure on line so it would start) once it’s going, it can go up to about 450psi...

    @ruthdoyle9085@ruthdoyle9085 Жыл бұрын
  • How much pressure you can get from that compressor?

    @LevonDemirchyan@LevonDemirchyan2 ай бұрын
    • A lot, i have mine set to 100.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel2 ай бұрын
  • What oil do you use for the compressor?

    @majidfaraj5241@majidfaraj52414 жыл бұрын
    • 10/40

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
  • How do you find the compressor heat dissipation and duty cycle?

    @Madeinoz1967@Madeinoz19675 жыл бұрын
    • Minimal, it never runs long enough to get warm, much less hot

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
    • @@EricStrebel Ive been meaning to convert my existing one, much like your first conversion to the fridge compressor as we have street waste collection every few months and there are a number of fridges on the kerbside. I just need to finish my workshop build first :)

      @Madeinoz1967@Madeinoz19675 жыл бұрын
  • I’m having difficulty understanding this and although I know mechanics and I weld, here is the program logic schematics for this? Please confirm friends: 1. Tank has 3 outlets: bottom purge for water, air in from compressor, air out to accessories 2. The compressor has three outlets: Air in from room (black silencer Can), air out (compressed) to Number 2 of tank (air in) and number three Oil ?? I’m assuming the 4th line the Freon Lone gets capped off? I didn’t see that on the 2016 vid 3. Tank’s compressed Air IN pipes have nothing more than a one way check valve? 4. The Tanks out Valve seems the most complicated at: 4.1.: Three Tee 4.2.: 125 psi relief valve 4.3.: Pressure regulator 4.4.: Four Tee 4.5: Pressure Valve 4.5.: Switch Not understanding where the capacitor came in and why it blew up Also: what is the final Emptying ratio compared to the old orange one? Took 20 mins to fill up And how long to empty Vs the new one Ok thx great stuff

    @unmapa5767@unmapa57674 жыл бұрын
    • compressor has one outlet, this is where we fill the tank with air, and one inlet, this is where the air comes in trough the silencer can, and one for the oil (just has a rubber plug in it) Outlet can be configured any way you want for your set up. Have no idea how long to empty, I never use it like that, I guess it would depend on your outlet flow rate and what you have hoked up. Don't full understand why the capacitor died either, probably was a crappy part.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
    • @@EricStrebel I believe start capacitors are rated to be able to start a motor only so many times per hour. If you start/stop a motor many times an hour they overheat and reduce its life. I recently changed the start cap on my shop dust vacuum and the spec's for the cap said it was able to do up to 40 starts per hour.

      @stormkhan4250@stormkhan42504 жыл бұрын
    • It would be rare for this compressor to be used more than once an hour so it really doesn't start very much, but a bigger capacitor will definitely help with that I can see that being beneficial

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
  • Question: I am in the process of building one, but my compressor dont have the capacitor what would happen if I run it without one?

    @django1364@django13644 жыл бұрын
    • It needs it to start I believe.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
    • @@EricStrebel but it does start when I plug it into the wall outlet, just want to know if it can work like that without any problems, when I removed it from the appliance it was missing..

      @django1364@django13644 жыл бұрын
  • Armchair'n this... As a lazy innovator... I'd simply mount the small tank on top of the large tank... connect them with a staged dryer and valve... and good to go.. 21 gallons and extra dry air.

    @bobbyshaftoe@bobbyshaftoe2 жыл бұрын
  • recommended safe operating pressure for tank?

    @johnhopkins6260@johnhopkins62605 жыл бұрын
    • Depends on your tanks rating

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
    • Alot more than the safety valve will allow

      @tunzygu3664@tunzygu36645 жыл бұрын
  • how long does it take to fill that tank please? Ive got a 50 ltr v twin compressor now that is noisey, and was thinking of putting a fridge compressor inline so when im doing small jobs, it can be working away, but when i need to spray i can put the big compressor on.. thanks

    @Avtovaz21057@Avtovaz210574 жыл бұрын
    • About 10-12minutes to fill the tank.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
    • thankyou. i was thinking that i could chain 2 compressors together , but maybe 1 will be enough. On ebay they are £30 ea new. thankyou

      @Avtovaz21057@Avtovaz210574 жыл бұрын
    • Good luck with your project

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
  • How long did that take to fill?? Must take forever!

    @AnthonyCelata@AnthonyCelata Жыл бұрын
  • How long does it take to fill the tank to 100 psi?

    @Stuie444@Stuie4443 жыл бұрын
    • From 70 to 100 takes about 5 minutes

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel3 жыл бұрын
  • how big is the air outflow? Thanks.

    @goranmarinic2923@goranmarinic29234 жыл бұрын
    • More than adequate for everyday shop use

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
    • @@EricStrebel does that mean that it can run normally random orbit sander 125mm?

      @goranmarinic2923@goranmarinic29234 жыл бұрын
  • FYI - refrigerator motors have a low on/off duty cycle. They burn out if the motors stay on too long. You have to be careful using tanks so large that the SMALL piston take to long to fill, the motor will become overheated. They work better with small 1 gal tanks. Thus they work best for things that do not require large volumes of air; like an airbrush. You could of course use multiple refrigerator compressors on one tank.

    @rickhalverson2014@rickhalverson20144 жыл бұрын
    • Instead of a refrigerator compressor a commercial AC compressor would be better. They work great with near 100% duty cycles

      @OakKnobFarm@OakKnobFarm4 жыл бұрын
    • @@OakKnobFarm Thanks for the advice. I happen to visit a local scrapyard three or four days a week. They’re mostly industrial Scrap but they get dozens and dozens of massive tractor trailer truck size HVAC units that come in regularly. And regular sized units also. Is there anything specific I should look out for? Since I literally have hundreds of compressors to pick from… I want to get what’s best suited. I plan on putting a single or maybe double compressors on a 20-ish gallon tank. I do industrial circuit board repair and test equipment calibration. So I use my tank for cleaning and moisture removal… i use it more than any total in my shop. Considering a small squirt of 100% alcohol… Followed by good tight blast of air will clean and remove almost any debris or contaminants. I only run about 50 psi… so to not potentially lift the circuitboard copper traces or blow off the solder mask. However that 50 psi seems more like 100 because I’m running through a very small diameter airbrush hose, And attached to the end of my blow gun is a basketball inflating needle. So even though I’m using 50 psi pretty much around the clock… The tiny diameter of the inflation needle means I’m using a very low volume of air. Right now my 30 gallon tank last me pretty much all day. Just wondering what would be best and I appreciate any info you can give. Also… How long would your average HVAC compressor take to pump up a 20 gallon tank?

      @hullinstruments@hullinstruments3 жыл бұрын
  • Hi sir : what kind of oil i have to use for my Refrigerator Air Compressor ?

    @khaledabufayez5610@khaledabufayez56104 жыл бұрын
    • I used 10/40 weight oil

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
    • @@EricStrebel could you use compressor oil? The type you can buy for air compressors.

      @stormkhan4250@stormkhan42504 жыл бұрын
    • Yes, it's a very light weight oil made for compressors, I don't see why not.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
  • Man we have all these machine, but don’t know how to use any of them

    @SoloC852@SoloC8525 жыл бұрын
    • Lol 🤣🤣🤣 excuse me, but can I break some of your most important tools until I figure out how not to use them? Now that I'm familiar with the tools of the trade I'll be making money for someone else with tools that I didn't destroy while I was green!

      @brettmoore6533@brettmoore65333 жыл бұрын
  • @7:47 in the video- you should totally repaint the compressor tank-head unit as a Boba-Fett or some Android - like the vid- followed you for awhile- like the upgrade! Bravo and Cheers!

    @sdunca4864@sdunca48645 жыл бұрын
  • Does water ever accumulates in compressor tanks?

    @gfeie2@gfeie24 жыл бұрын
    • Yes, it can, thus a drain of some sort is a good thing to have.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
    • @@EricStrebel could you alleviate that by putting a condenser before the tank? I saw someone else modify theirs with a condenser and filter to catch the water and drain it as it runs instead of it going into the tank.

      @stormkhan4250@stormkhan42504 жыл бұрын
    • Good idea actually

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
  • Can one be built for me?

    @danielmaresca2055@danielmaresca2055 Жыл бұрын
    • Just a matter of money, contact me www.botzen.com include your location, specs and budget.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel Жыл бұрын
    • Just a matter of money, contact me www.botzen.com include your location, specs and budget.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel Жыл бұрын
  • What kind of CFM are you getting out of that little guy?

    @jaredduncan2952@jaredduncan29523 жыл бұрын
    • Very low, not sure of the numbers

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel3 жыл бұрын
    • What are you running off of it if you don't mind me asking? I've got big shop air with the mindset of big is never big enough.... Is a disease.

      @jaredduncan2952@jaredduncan29523 жыл бұрын
    • Just air for blowing off stuff and pressurizing my pressure pot for casting and sometimes clear coat from a mini gun

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel3 жыл бұрын
  • Having a problem with mine when I put the on/off Pressure into the wiring. I can't get it to kick on. [It Kicks off at a 100 PSI and Kicks back on again at 55PSI] But it's not kicking on but if I wire it without that, it runs.

    @bille8795@bille879510 ай бұрын
    • You need a one way check valve before the tank, so the compressor does not need to turn on against the pressure of the tank.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel10 ай бұрын
    • I have that it's the pressure switch that turns the pump on at 70PSI and off at 100 PSI. When I run the power through that. It will not run when I bypass it. It runs, but will not shut off Making it dangerous if left on the pressure switch is supposed to stop it at 100 PSI. It screws into the tank and has 2 prongs. For electric

      @bille8795@bille879510 ай бұрын
    • I guess the pressure switch is faulty then, sounds like you need a new one

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel10 ай бұрын
    • I got 2 new ones and not sure if I need a relay not sure

      @bille8795@bille879510 ай бұрын
    • The pressure switch is essentially a relay that is turned on and off by the pressure that sends a signal to the motor for it to turn on and off

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel10 ай бұрын
  • Maybe not for the avg joe

    @afishl1@afishl14 жыл бұрын
  • You should never loosen a pipe fitting to get your components into position. If you go past where you want to be, keep tightening until you get there again

    @Hwp405@Hwp405 Жыл бұрын
  • You know... I've been watching a few videos about air compressors and stuff and I see that some DYI-ers put an AC Condenser & fan between the pump and tank to cool air even further before it is stored. With that in mind, I would like to see that to see how quiet it can get.

    @alfredovasquez774@alfredovasquez7744 жыл бұрын
    • It's pretty quiet right now, can't see it getting much quieter.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
  • Hexagonal Socket Bolt... a.k.a. Allen Bolt or Allen Head Bolt. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hex_key Great video as always, thanks for sharing!

    @jafinch78@jafinch785 жыл бұрын
    • jafinch hahahah, right, thanks for clearing that up, hehehehehe

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
    • @@EricStrebel It's like instinct to respond since I had a teacher that would call us out on that and a "Twist Drill" is not a "Drill Bit". I still have awkward moments with myself in the LMC Fab Lab & elsewhere seeing drill bit labels. :-|)

      @jafinch78@jafinch785 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah, no worries, good info for the people who read the comments, all good!

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • 0:35 Nice one. And then followed by the über German pronunciation.

    @TS-qq7vr@TS-qq7vr5 жыл бұрын
    • This Sucks Swiss pronunciation, actually 😀🇨🇭 Thanks for your support,. I really appreciate it. Feel free to share on social media.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • I made it I have a bigger one

    @some8512@some85122 жыл бұрын
    • Awesome

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel2 жыл бұрын
  • Hi Eric, There are two different styles of copper compression fittings, I don't know which one you are using but, from what I can see, it's not being used correctly. With an internal ring: kzhead.info/sun/frZyk7WvpaB-i68/bejne.html Flared Style: kzhead.info/sun/i6erYr2Mnmejfqc/bejne.html I've never had a compression fitting leak. Regards

    @flagmedownmedia@flagmedownmedia5 жыл бұрын
    • flagmedownmedia thanks for your comment. Feel free to share on social media

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • Great video but the gun suppressor comment is wayyy off. The vast majority of suppressors use some type of baffle and chamber system to cool the gasses and vent them to atmosphere slower to reduce the pop. If anything a chambered car muffler is closer in design. A suppressor for a firearm using some type of consumable media would be horrible.

    @twofortyrida@twofortyrida5 жыл бұрын
    • Ok, whatever

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
    • @@EricStrebel you're welcome for reducing your ignorance on the matter 👌

      @twofortyrida@twofortyrida5 жыл бұрын
    • Right

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • ... you got a tax stamp for that silencer good sir?

    @avaviel@avaviel2 жыл бұрын
  • i subscribed after I heard the term "sheet metal porn"

    @iamgriff@iamgriff4 жыл бұрын
    • 😀

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
  • Ho dear we are in trouble !

    @Mortemar@Mortemar4 жыл бұрын
  • My cat did not like when you took the silencer off.

    @prussian7@prussian72 жыл бұрын
    • Not made for cats

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel2 жыл бұрын
  • You could use the compressor as a vacuum pump too but it looks like you probably already have one

    @dudefromkeene@dudefromkeene4 жыл бұрын
    • Correct, you could.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
  • Only good for blowing dust take to long to fill tank and if you try to run any tools it will empty in seconds as for spraying may work with a small brush but you will need a filter to remove water and any oil get through, these are not new I build one in the early 70s for motorcycle tyres and blowing out carbs and such. Not really worth the effort of building them.

    @mswsmw8838@mswsmw88384 жыл бұрын
    • That's exactly what it is good for, works fantastic for blowing off stuff, definitely can not run air tools.

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel4 жыл бұрын
  • flux.

    @darinmbicknell@darinmbicknell5 жыл бұрын
    • Right

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel5 жыл бұрын
  • It can easily work with pneumatic cylinder?

    @claudetchems6311@claudetchems63113 жыл бұрын
    • Perhaps, but I really have no idea

      @EricStrebel@EricStrebel3 жыл бұрын
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