Compressor for air assist requirements

[Stroonzo (Jeff)]

@TomWS

Putting a compressor outside in a humid environment will compound the difficulty in getting dry air to your tools

Yes it does.

What does your shop layout look like?

Behind the building is the garden shed with my air compressor. I designed and built the controller for my new compressed air system which incorporates a delay panel so when the pressure switch engages, the air dryer and aftercooler fan start. Then 45 seconds later the compressor turns on. This allows the air dryer to chill down for the recovery cycle and prevents me from having to keep the unit constantly running. (I used my laser cutter to make the mounting panel for the components in the con…