[Shop-talk] It's raining compressors

[Ronnie Day]

We recently bought a new frig and were told that if we moved it on its back
that we should sit it upright for at least 24 hours before plugging it in.
I'm sure that was to allow oil in the compressor to drain back into where
it's supposed to be. I'd suggest doing the same with an air compressor
that's been laid horizontally.

FWIW,
Ron

On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 2:55 PM, Tim . <tims_datsun_stuff at outlook.com>
wrote:

> I brought my new Porter Cable 80 gallon upright home on its side in my
> truck. No ill affects.
>
>
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> *Subject:* [Shop-talk] It's raining compressors
>
> So I ordered my new compressor yesterday.  Later that night, a buddy told
> me he needed to get a air compressor out of a friend's house where it has
> been sitting for a few years.  It was never used, but he bought it new.
>
> My question, can I transport a vertical tank compressor on it's side?  I
> want to help move it, but is there any reason I can't lay it down in a
> truck (we can't lift it in the truck.)
>
> Just asking.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Sent from my Commodore 64 on a 2400 Baud Modem.
> Eric P
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