air compressor sound proofing
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It should help. I used to work for a industrial contractor and my boss designed a sound suppressor(muffler) for the ventilation system for paint booth. It looked like a huge muffler. I was amazed how much of a difference it made.
Since noise is a problem, is this a older oil compressor or a junk oilless comp?
Since noise is a problem, is this a older oil compressor or a junk oilless comp?
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really? what about the compressing part of the compressor? How many gallons would work for all shop tools, with minimal noise
Last edited by trevmust; Oct 6, 2013 at 09:14 PM. Reason: apparently my finger prefers the R key to the F key..
Consider that the motor needs cooling airflow (so does
the lung) which will limit just how much surround-muffling
you can do. You might need a fan and duct, or something.
Or a remote location and fat air plumbing is an option.
the lung) which will limit just how much surround-muffling
you can do. You might need a fan and duct, or something.
Or a remote location and fat air plumbing is an option.
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Most people just build a "doghouse" and put the compressor outside their shop. Is that not an option? Need your sideyard?
50-60 gal and 10+ CFM @90 PSI is a good place to start. Depends how patient you are. We have 60 and 12cfm, enough for us.
50-60 gal and 10+ CFM @90 PSI is a good place to start. Depends how patient you are. We have 60 and 12cfm, enough for us.
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if you have a big enough garage ,build a closet in the corner with a small door with a vent .that is if you buy a stand up compressor. use a furnace filter to keep dust out of the compressor . if you buy a smaller compressor ,build a dog house under a work bench .
Don't get me wrong, it isn't silent, but noise is drastically reduced.
