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Re: VIAIR 250C-IG Compressor

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
WildStang also used the new (Viair look alike) Thomas compressor. We liked it but it does not have a mounting flange or hardware. We considered that using any of the hardware on the compressor to mount it likely violated the "do not modify" rules so we made a custom bent aluminum tray for it. (Look for a change in the future.)
As pointed out, the Viair compressor comes with a stainless steel hose that is required by the manufacturer and so is required by the Q&A.
When we purchased our 215 Thomas compressor, it came with a large U-shaped bracket and a rubber mounting gasket. We replaced the bracket with large hose clamp. We placed the clamp around a frame member and tightened it enough to where a student couldn't rotate it in the rubber gasket. It never moved after mounting.

Link to mounting hardware pic:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwb...DNlVzZUWUNDdjQ
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