Compressor stands

[scalebowler]

Anyone got any pics of the stand they use to put the referigeration system when they pull it out of the machine? I am going to make one for my machine but I want too get some ideas first.

[90grad]

I don't have any pics, but I just made mine out of some scrap plywood and 2x4s.

[Jim]

Same here...
Although, I do have casters on mine so it's easy to move around!
Lastly, I have attached a top approx. 2' above the platform to keep everything mounted properly while still giving room to work on it.

[scalebowler]

Do you guys have some general dimensions or some rules about making these? I just really want to make sure I get this right so that I don't damage anything.

[loman4ec]

If I were you I would measure the machine that the unit is in and make it similar to the machine. Most machines will be the same. Dont worry as long as the lines do not bend enough to kink you will be fine. You will be surprised how easy these mechs are to handle. The lines can bend quite a lot before any damage is done. I just make a bottom piece with plywood and then make the sides out of two pieces of 2x4's that are about 14" tall and another piece of plywood at the top. I have one made out of scrap. It doesn't look good but it works. there is nothing to it. All you need is a circular saw, some wood and about 15 minutes and you have a compressor stand.

[Pat Pixley]

Here is a picture of mine  works like a champ

[scalebowler]

If I were you I would measure the machine that the unit is in and make it similar to the machine. Most machines will be the same. Dont worry as long as the lines do not bend enough to kink you will be fine. You will be surprised how easy these mechs are to handle. The lines can bend quite a lot before any damage is done. I just make a bottom piece with plywood and then make the sides out of two pieces of 2x4's that are about 14" tall and another piece of plywood at the top. I have one made out of scrap. It doesn't look good but it works. there is nothing to it. All you need is a circular saw, some wood and about 15 minutes and you have a compressor stand.

Awesome! You know behind the wall my machine is on is a wood shop with a table saw, wood lathe, drill press and other stuff. Should be able to get one made pretty quicky.

[mznb1u]

I don't think you need to over complicate it but you will want to make sure that the bottom shelf is large enough to hold the compressor--maybe measure your compressor deck. The top shelf has to be big enough to hold the condenser and the height of that shelf needs to be the same height as the bottom of the tub so you don't crimp any lines.  The casters sound like an excellent idea!

Tim

[scalebowler]

Also one other question once I have the stuff out what should I do with it? I was planning on cleaning everything off and cleaning out the coil and replacing the fan shrould and maybe the fan blade and the cord. The motors both work very well (Condenser fan still has some bite left in it too). Can you paint the condenser? It may have been painted at one time but I don't want to put something on it that will mess with the heat flow. Does that sound like I got everything or is there something else I overlooked?

[Pat Pixley]

Replace the motors (both)  the fan blade you don't have to  only if there bent up , you can sand the the blade down and repaint it. the main Wiring harness Yes   I would  just because your already there and have everything out in the open.