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Sned.

04-29-1999 18:10:00




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I have a question somewhat related to the topic at hand. I buiilt a brand spankin new shed last summer (24X48) and in one end is my heated work shop. I want to set my air compressor out side the heated area and plumb to it. Will it adversly affect it to set in the cold here in south eastern Ohio where the temps can get down to minus 0? It's a Sears craftsman 20 gal.
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Sned.

04-30-1999 16:12:23




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 Re: Compressor weather in reply to Sned., 04-29-1999 18:10:00  
Guess I should have mentioned it's a non-lube compressor. I was really kinda worried about the condensate freezing in the shut off control. I'll just run a heat lamp if the weather gets to bad I reckon. Next to my hammer and 9/16" wrench the air compressor is my most valuable tool...haha
Thanks for the response



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bg

05-01-1999 10:38:26




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 Re: Re: Compressor weather in reply to Sned., 04-30-1999 16:12:23  
If it's a non-lube compressor it won't matter, because it won't last too long anyway.



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bg

04-30-1999 06:25:52




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 Re: Compressor weather in reply to Sned., 04-29-1999 18:10:00  
Why not build a small closet to house the compressor and install several heat bulbs? I used to keep my compressor outside in the weather and had problems with water in the oil and electrical problems on the controls. If you plump the air lines in, remember to install water traps and have enough drop to keep water out of your air tools and spray equipment. Any compressor company can provide you with a schematic and drop requirements.

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Bruce

04-29-1999 22:30:34




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 Re: Compressor weather in reply to Sned., 04-29-1999 18:10:00  

Compressed air does not freeze, but the water vapor in the tank condenses on the tank walls, and water does freeze! Oil in the crankcase can get very "stiff" in the cold, and increase starting currents drastically. Be careful!!!!!



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