Re: Special air inlet needed for Compressor?




"Doug" <doug58542002@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I'm building a new woodworking shop (26' x 26') and framing is
> complete. I plan to install an air compressor (2 - 3 hp with an 80
> gallon tank) and would like to know if I should plan a special air
> intake that draws outside air (I'm in Ontario Canada) into the
> compressor or should I simply use the air in the shop as the "feed" for
> the compressor? If I go with an outside air feed, what size of inlet
> should I provide?
> Thoughts and comments would be appreciated.
>

No need for outside air.

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-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@xxxxxxxxxx


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