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well that will work. any way you can secure it, you will be ok

Studs are a pain since you have to lift the compressor over them

Easier to go to Home Depot and buy lag shields (the lead anchors) and drill for the appropriate size. Get the shields and the appropriate lag bolt. Also, pickup some 1/4" or 3/8" thick rubber pads to put between the compressor leg and the floor....makes it a little quieter. Set the compressor where you want it and mark the floor for the holes; slide the compressor away and drill.

Dont forget to accommodate a drain valve on the bottom of the tank. Screw an ell into the tank and run a line out to a valve so you can drain it without crawling to reach under the tank. We ran our drains thru the wall so we can scare the rabbits outside when we blow off the water.

mike in tucson

Originally Posted by robot

Easier to go to Home Depot and buy lag shields (the lead anchors) and drill for the appropriate size. Get the shields and the appropriate lag bolt. Also, pickup some 1/4" or 3/8" thick rubber pads to put between the compressor leg and the floor....makes it a little quieter.
mike in tucson

Thanks Mike !

Where do I find these "lag shields" at HD, do you think they'll know what I'm talking about if I ask for them ?

And how bout that 1/4" - 1/2" Rubber Padding, any ideas where I can locate some of that ?

Thanks All !

Here is a picture and install instructions.

http://www.lag-shield.com/?engine=ad...FTNyGgodTmSejQ

Yes, even the Home Depot zombies will know what you are talking about. As for the rubber pads, go to a rubber supply and get enough rubber to make some 3inch squares ......if you have a three legged compressor, make three. Cut the hole in the middle for your lag bolt. If you cant find thicker rubber, stack a couple of layers up. Graingers sells machine mount pads with the hole in them.... I think they are 4 inches square.

The lag shields and bolts should cost less than $5 and the rubber pads about the same. The most expensive part is the concrete bit to drill the hole.

mike in tucson