Building an Air Compressor for DIRT CHEAP

My old air compressor finally broke down and I didn't want to spend a fortune on a new one! Watch me build a better air compressor for SUPER CHEAP!
New motor:
s.vevor.com/bf...
Pressure Switch:
www.amazon.com...
Check Valve:
www.amazon.com...
V Belt Pulley:
www.amazon.com...
Air Pump:
www.harborfrei...

[@MrHowieZ1973]

Did you save that old pump? You can still get a rebuild kit for it and its a 20 thousand hour pump vs the HF pump thats only 10 thousand at best. The directions for setting the switch pressure are inside the switch cap if you turn it over.

[@grandprixgtp2001]

Couldn't wait to see that keyway go flying when the new motor was started!!!

[@NaztyNate]

Haha, it had a cover on it! Didn't really think about it at the time though 🤣

[@Z-Ack]

Never had good luck only using teff tape.. always use the tape and dope both.. never get any leaks..

[@NaztyNate]

Blue monster tape has done me well! The test of time will tell! Lol

[@CondorrK]

Vevor isn't bad at all, low cost and they have a wide diverse range. I bought lab supplies and glassware a few times. Stuff is good and durable, lots of cheap labware isn't so for $200 I got 4 boiling flasks, 4 condensers, a few Erlenmeyers, and a couple adapters all 24/40 borosilicate. I'd be paying at least double, to quadruple for decent or better quality most people run to. Vevor does good, I haven't done electrical stuff yet.

[@NaztyNate]

@@CondorrK gotta love that!!

[@joels7605]

Nice job. That's some good work. I have a similar compressor and have been thinking for years about swapping the single phase motor over to three phase. I have a few spare VFDs laying around that would give me speed control of the compressor. I've always wondered if you'd still need an unloader valve with the zero RPM torque of a 3 phase motor.

[@NaztyNate]

That would be perfect! That's a good question too, makes sense, maybe not lol

[@steverone7623]

Pressure switch has a screw adjustment against spring pressure. Looser the screw lower pressure

[@NaztyNate]

I figured that out after, I might look into getting a 150 psi blow off valve instead of 125 also

[@davea5150]

Take a part the old compressor and see why it falled or maybe you can fix it first.

[@NaztyNate]

Aluminum compressors usually destroy themselves if they lock up!! Cast iron is better for longevity! Not a bad idea though

[@MrNebRebew]

Link for air pump?

[@NaztyNate]

I'll add it to the description!

[@JosephRoark-zd9nq]

Your best truck you ever owned was your white Duramax nazty Nate I'm in love with it that way I witch you and love witch you ever day of my life

[@thomaslindell5448]

That belt is to loose

[@Z-Ack]

Had to do a double take on the name.. saw nazy nate like right.. lol