Compressor intake filter

Sutty · 16th July 2008, 17:07

Having recently moved my compressor into its own shed I'm going to put in fixed piping to bring intake air from a long way from the engine exhaust. Previously I've just had a few metres of large-bore flexible hose and stuck a bacterial filter from an anaesthetic breathing circuit on the end to take out any dust, wasps, etc. The filter grade was obviously overkill and I'm looking for something more robust to put on my distant air intake with the new setup.

So - what has anyone else used to filter out dust and debris from their compressor air intake?

Thanks,
Neil

**fireman** · 16th July 2008, 17:30

I get filters/housing from granger--but any (oversized) compressor intake filter will do. Stromberg I believe is one brand.

***Beanie*** · 16th July 2008, 17:58

Truck air filters or car cylindrical ones

Skipbreather · 16th July 2008, 23:21

I use simple filter housings- also from Granger- w/ paper elements (IIRC 10 micron) on my compressors. Never had a problem.

Sutty · 19th July 2008, 22:20

Thanks for the feedback, I'll check out Halfords (car accessory, parts, etc shop) and see if I can find something simple.

Neil

16th July 2008, 17:07	#1 (permalink)
Sutty Classic Kiss diver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Glossop, Derbyshire, UK Posts: 784	Compressor intake filter Having recently moved my compressor into its own shed I'm going to put in fixed piping to bring intake air from a long way from the engine exhaust. Previously I've just had a few metres of large-bore flexible hose and stuck a bacterial filter from an anaesthetic breathing circuit on the end to take out any dust, wasps, etc. The filter grade was obviously overkill and I'm looking for something more robust to put on my distant air intake with the new setup. So - what has anyone else used to filter out dust and debris from their compressor air intake? Thanks, Neil __________________ Never forget that life is a finite resource.
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16th July 2008, 17:30	#2 (permalink)
fireman rEvo combat swimmer Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 497	Re: Compressor intake filter I get filters/housing from granger--but any (oversized) compressor intake filter will do. Stromberg I believe is one brand. __________________ Heres to you Capt. Bill Never Forget, and stay safe everyone.
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*Beanie* Close to that red button Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,207	Re: Compressor intake filter Truck air filters or car cylindrical ones __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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16th July 2008, 23:21	#4 (permalink)
Skipbreather Reads the fine print Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 543	Re: Compressor intake filter I use simple filter housings- also from Granger- w/ paper elements (IIRC 10 micron) on my compressors. Never had a problem. __________________ "Entropy RULES! Enjoy the interim."
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19th July 2008, 22:20	#5 (permalink)
Sutty Classic Kiss diver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Glossop, Derbyshire, UK Posts: 784	Re: Compressor intake filter Thanks for the feedback, I'll check out Halfords (car accessory, parts, etc shop) and see if I can find something simple. Neil __________________ Never forget that life is a finite resource.
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