Silent air compressor using a refrigerator compressor.

[phonyization]

great howto buddy...just what i needed*subscribed*

[b52737]

Just saw your refrig compressor its great. But I saw something else you may like. Take the low start torq compressor relay off and replace it with a high torq relay and add a 60 microfurad compacitor. No waiting for start up it will be instant. Tank stays full this way and works great for airbrushing no pulsing.

[spirignaus]

Amazing!!!

[ebutsol]

Thank you! For instructions...Man Clamps...lol

[rcnuty]

i thought they where self lubricated inside

[wedginator]

@rcnuty Yes, there is oil inside the unit itself. But since the system was not designed to be opened up, some oil will escape from the outlet. So once in a while, oil will need to be added.

[mexrockstar1]

Great video. Just a question... Does the intake side of the compressor stay open?

Thanks. Great job.

[wedginator]

@mexrockstar1 Thanks. Yes, the intake stays open. You can also put a piece of foam over the intake as well so it doesn't suck in any dirt or dust.

[baqnblaq2003]

Very well done. I have a homemade silent compressor myself. I've had for over a year now. I airbrush with daily. Very reliable.

[K1KO247]

My question is how do you determine which of the copper tubes connect were on the tank my compressor has 3 in front and 1 on the back by the start run relay switch

[AtanasiuGabriel]

I love U :) extrahomo :) ♥

[colspyro]

You did a nice job of the compressor and the vid.

I would say it probably draws less power as the fridge motor will be a lot more efficient. The noise reduction is priceless :)

I would recoomend fitting a water trap between the compressor and the tank as it prevents most of the condensation in the tank and gives you an idea of oil usage.

I replaced a 2HP compressor (97db!) with a quiet 3/4hp danfoss compressor. It takes ~100 seconds to fill a 24L tank (6.34us gal) from 40psi to 100psi.

[lampingromeo]

Great idea, let us know how it works out!

[kary1982v6]

What is the endurance like? how long does it actually take to fill that tank (cfm)? is the current draw lower than the other compressor?

[wedginator]

@kary1982v6 Takes about 5 mins to fill the tank. VS 10 mins which is using the original motor. I didn't measure the current draw, so I don't really know.

[kary1982v6]

@wedginator cool, I may just have to try that and see how it works out...

[jsnyara]

very nice. i hate loud compressors.