Running HPA compressor in a woodshop?

[Tweeter]

I have been using my compressor in the house but would like to move it out into my shop (freaking thing is loud) but am wondering about all the dust.  What can I do so that isn't an issue?  I guess an extra filter on the intake side?  Would be nice to have some sort of sealed cabinet to store it in so I could just open it up when I want to use it...

[oldpro]

The biggest concern is heat, So maybe a wooden box that’s nicely decorated that can be opened up when in use?

[Back_Roads]

 My main concern would be a dust free area when using it to fill a tank or gun, dust getting on the fittings etc.

[Tweeter]

Yeah those are the two things I'm not sure about, heat and dust.  I guess the heat won't be too bad now since I'm only filling the leshiy which takes 20 seconds and my compressor doesn't get above 30 degrees C now.  Bigger guns in the future might be an issue especially in summer as there is no A/C out there.

Dust is impossible to avoid though I could keep my fill probe in a plastic bag?

[BSJ]

I made fill probe covers out of a short piece of clear .25" ID plastic tubing and a bit of .25" aluminum rod to plug one end.

And an 8mm PVC cap/thread protector for the male foster end.

A drop of silicone oil inside the tube keeps the O-rings lubed too.

And these for the female foster fittings.

[Blacktalon6]

I am sure you have an air compressor. Just blow everything off before you start filling.

[Taso1000]

You could make a cover with 5 floss furnace filters.  I'm sure they breathe enough to let heat escape.  You could tape them together or make a wooden frame that they could fit in.  You can get the filters for a buck a piece, no?   

Just throwing ideas out there.

Taso

[Tweeter]

That's a good idea.  Really if I just keep it covered even with a trash bag, and make sure the intake and fill probe are clean before use it should be fine right?  All of my other tools have been huffing dust for god knows how long and they keep trucking....

Maybe I'm overthinking it like I do most things?  I think I'll make room for it this weekend and maybe just toss a plastic tote over it upside down when not in use.

[bandg]

Might work fine but plastic might trap a lot of heat. All you could do is try it and see how it works.

[Taso1000]

That's a good idea.  Really if I just keep it covered even with a trash bag, and make sure the intake and fill probe are clean before use it should be fine right?  All of my other tools have been huffing dust for god knows how long and they keep trucking....

Maybe I'm overthinking it like I do most things?  I think I'll make room for it this weekend and maybe just toss a plastic tote over it upside down when not in use.

I don't think dust is as big of a problem as you think.  In my part of the country, spiders making nests in open fittings is an issue.  So I have to keep all my fill openings spider free.  So I either have to cover them or blow them out before use.

Thanks,

Taso

[Stinger177]

Dust does settle, and doesn't come back up unless disturbed. I had a custom cabinet/millwork shop for 30 yrs.. I did all my finish lacquer and enamel spraying first thing in the morning and never had a problem. It only takes a couple hours for it to all settle anyway, so I think an additional intake filter along with a wait period should be sufficient for your needs.

[Tweeter]

Thanks guys, does anybody know of a flbetter filter that will screw right into the compressor in place of the tiny intake filter?

[avator]

I thought several times about taking my compressor to the shop. What stops me is the humidity here. I have window AC in the shop but I'm not sure if that would be enough. We also have the "bug" nesting issue. I like the idea of a furnace filter enclosure. Another issue is, My shop is built inside an old horse barn. There are rodents that present a potential chewing problem.  I've had to clean nests out of my tool chest drawers more than a few times.

[Taso1000]

Justin,

Which compressor do you have so that we can suggest an intake filter?

Thanks,

Taso

[Tweeter]

I have the infamous Vevor compressor, here's a pic that shows the tiny intake filter

[Tweeter]

Heck a rodent problem, I have a cat problem lol!  I went out to the shop after work today to go for a dirtbike ride (I keep my bikes in one end where I have a small garage door) and there was a cat in my shop!  It ran under the bench and behind the drawers where I couldnt get at it so I rattled and banged everything I could to try to get him to run and even turned on the compressor and used the air wand to blast all tat dust in at him.  He wouldn't budge so I just left both doors open and went for a ride.  Came back and locked it up so I hope he made it out lol!  The neighbor across the street has a farm and lots of farm cats so it must have been one of them because from the quick glance I got it looked awful mangy.  At least he is probably taking care of my rodent problem for me I guess

[Taso1000]

If you could get a barbed hose adapter you could probably use a barbed fuel filter with some tubing.  Make sure the filter you use is free flowing as to not create any restriction or negative pressure.

The threads are probably metric to start off with and I think metal would be better than plastic so it doesn't melt with the heat produced in the head. 

Thanks,

Taso

[ACHiPo]

The other thing that might be a concern is oil vapor contaminating your wood.  As you probably know silicone can cause fish-eyes in some finishes.  My YongHeng definitely spews some oil vapor, but no idea if it would be enough to cause wood finishing problems.