An air compressor that has been set up improperly tends to explode overheat catch fire and in the worst case could prove to be fatal.
Air compressor setup.
Once you ve selected and purchased an air compressor of sufficient capacity it s time to set the unit up in your garage.
How to install an air compressor in your garage.
However the presence of moisture oil and dirt any of which can ruin pneumatic tools and paint equipment in such a setup must be addressed.
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This video will show you how to set up a basic air compressor kit we have from sealy we do make the assumption that you know how the snap connectors fix to.
When building a compressed air system it is common for many people to install an air compressor wire it up put a quick disconnect hose fitting on it then consider the project complete.
While the process is more complex than a simple plug in operation it can be broken down into the following steps.
Your new air compressor and the tools you need to get it set up.