Hello Everyone, new here and as the title says, I'm interested in DIYing a shop compressor system using a scuba tank and a refrigerator compressor.
There are a few reasons why Id like to do this:
1) I have access to both a compressor and tank for free.
2) A fridge compressor can pressurize several hundred psi, and the scuba tank can hold it without worry of over pressurization.
3) I like DIYing even if it costs a bit more than an off the shelf product.
4) Extremely quiet, can be used within an apartment.
Cons:
1) There is only one inlet on the tank, so everything would have to go in and out via a T from the neck.
2) May need to mount the tank upside down to drain water out, or have a tube that goes into the bottom.
3) If I don't have a way to drain the tank I'll have to implement a drying system using desicant to minimize condensed water in the tank.
Would appreciate any feedback. Ive done some searching on this forum and ive seen alot of threads on using the tanks as an air supply for tools, but i haven't seen anything about using one permanently hooked up to a compressor.
There are a few reasons why Id like to do this:
1) I have access to both a compressor and tank for free.
2) A fridge compressor can pressurize several hundred psi, and the scuba tank can hold it without worry of over pressurization.
3) I like DIYing even if it costs a bit more than an off the shelf product.
4) Extremely quiet, can be used within an apartment.
Cons:
1) There is only one inlet on the tank, so everything would have to go in and out via a T from the neck.
2) May need to mount the tank upside down to drain water out, or have a tube that goes into the bottom.
3) If I don't have a way to drain the tank I'll have to implement a drying system using desicant to minimize condensed water in the tank.
Would appreciate any feedback. Ive done some searching on this forum and ive seen alot of threads on using the tanks as an air supply for tools, but i haven't seen anything about using one permanently hooked up to a compressor.