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kearney(at)shaw.ca
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Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 2:07 pm Post subject: Compressor Info

Hi  

   

A couple of weeks ago I queried the list for compressor recommendations. Always one to take good advice, I just purchased a Husky VT6315 from the Home Depot Aviation Department based on the list recommendations.   

   

After run in of the motor I decided to see how loud it really was. Using my Radio Shack sound meter, it clocked in at 89-90db from about 3 feet away. This seems to be consistent with what CH says about the unit and is lower than the DB ratings on other units.  Although it doesn’t seem that loud, I may build an insulated box for the unit anyway. If I do, I’ll post the before / after sound levels.  

   

Cheers  

   

Les  

RV10 Awaiting empennage kit  

   

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VHMUM(at)bigpond.com
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Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 2:21 pm Post subject: Compressor Info

MAAATE dont get bogged down with this stuff its  just  a compressor move on Build that plane!!!

  

 Kind regards Chris

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Rick S.

Joined: 12 Feb 2006
Posts: 347
Location: Las Vegas

Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 2:22 pm Post subject: Compressor Info

lol....I said the same thing then the emp kit showed up...sound box never got built.

 

Rick S.

40185

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LarryRosen

Joined: 16 Jan 2006
Posts: 415
Location: Medford, NJ

Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2006 7:14 pm Post subject: Compressor Info

The only time the compressor noise will be an issue is when you are 

using a die grinder. So, get your self some ear plugs.   For all other 

operations it will only kick on a few times a day.



Larry

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Rick wrote:

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 lol....I said the same thing then the emp kit showed up...sound box never got built.

  

 Rick S.

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wv4i(at)bellsouth.net
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Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 3:37 am Post subject: Compressor Info

I must have final drilled several hundred holes on the HS assy skin 

yesterday, and my compressor ran constantly, using a Husky air drill. 

It's a Harbor Freight special, 21 gal, rated 5cfm (at) 90psi supposedly. It 

also takes a dedicated 120vac 15A line to run (share garage door opener 

120vac svc), and/but I wanted to avoid 240vac requirement. It's loud, 

and I wear ear protection (eye too of course). This is my second HF 

compressor as the first one literally blew a head gasket. They use cheap 

head bolts that apparently stretch (could see the lock washer split on 

1st one). No recommendations here, just food for thought. You will use 

your compressor a LOT during the build process. If I had extra 240vac 

svc avail without calling an electrician, or dryer outlet was a little 

closer, ideally I would have a well built 240vac compressor capable of 

9cfm(at)90psi (see tool air requirements) and not (have) wasted time and 

hearing on a lower end compressor. May still upgrade.



Link McGarity

#40622 HS assy

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jjessen

Joined: 22 Apr 2006
Posts: 285
Location: OR

Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:27 am Post subject: Compressor Info

Les, build the sound box, the storage cabinets, the shelves, put in a  nice run of air compressor hose and water traps, paint the floor, etc, etc,  because onece that puppy shows up, forget it.  You'll be lucky you take  time to recognize your wife and kids!  

  

 John J

   #40328 (riveting the tailcone)

  

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   From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Les  Kearney

Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 3:02 PM

To:  rv10-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Compressor  Info

 

  

Hi 

  

A couple of weeks ago I queried the  list for compressor recommendations. Always one to take good advice, I just  purchased a Husky VT6315 from the Home Depot Aviation Department based on the  list recommendations.  

  

After run in of the motor I decided  to see how loud it really was. Using my Radio Shack sound meter, it clocked in  at 89-90db from about 3 feet away. This seems to be consistent with what CH says  about the unit and is lower than the DB ratings on other units.  Although  it doesn’t seem that loud, I may build an insulated box for the unit anyway. If  I do, I’ll post the before / after sound levels. 

  

Cheers 

  

Les 

RV10 Awaiting empennage  kit 

  

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MauleDriver(at)nc.rr.com
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Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:01 am Post subject: Compressor Info

I recently bought the same compressor.  Using the drill and rivet gun 2 

to 3 hours at a time, it usually does not come on.  When it does, it's 

once a session.  You have to wear ear protection anyway so .... 

Bill W - last rivets on HS, initial elevator assembly

Larry Rosen wrote:

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 The only time the compressor noise will be an issue is when you are 

 using a die grinder. So, get your self some ear plugs.   For all other 

 operations it will only kick on a few times a day.

 Larry

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 Rick wrote:

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> lol....I said the same thing then the emp kit showed up...sound box 

> never got built.

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> Rick S.

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billykay1(at)aol.com
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Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 7:57 am Post subject: Compressor Info

Les,



  Thanks for your info,  would  like to know the before and after sound 

levels.



Billy K.



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On Oct 7, 2006, at 5:22 PM, Rick wrote:



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 lol....I said the same thing then the emp kit showed up...sound box 

 never got built.



 Rick S.

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kearney(at)shaw.ca
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Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:32 pm Post subject: Compressor Info

John  

   

You just may be psychic! Roadway just called to say my tail kit is Edmonton! Then again, my tools are still en route so I just may get to the floor, the compressor box and of course more lights.  

   

Cheers  

   

Les  

   

RV10 Tail kit lost in customs….  

   

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