Plumbing a stationary air compressor

by David
(Seattle, Wa)

When plumbing a stationary compressor and using hard lines (copper or steel) should there be a special connection between the compressor and the hard lines to isolate compressor vibration and prevent possible failure of piping or joints ?

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Bill says...

David, my experience has been, and I've seen some pretty big installations, that compressors do not ordinarily have any alignment or vibration reducing couplings from the air discharge to the mains.

The larger compressors can be installed on elastomeric mounts to isolate them from the floor.

Which isn't to say that if you are seeing significant vibration transfer, that you cannot isolate your compressor from the mains if you feel it necessary.

To be certain, ask this question of the compressor supplier from whom you obtained your compressor.

Cheers,

Bill