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Re: Building a robotics lab

We use coolant mist, but one trick we have come up with is to put the compressor outside.

It drastically helps reduce noise and it helps cool the air. (Considering build season in North Jersey is typically pretty darn cold.)

Note: You may want to add an inline filter as this seems to increase the amount of moisture running through the lines.


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Originally Posted by techhelpbb View Post
There's some issues I can see with this - all of them non-issues for skilled operators with a proper setup.

1. Noise both from the compressor and this gear.
2. Nozzle position - it has to be aimed correctly because you are cooling air and air is not as good a thermal conductor as say water.

So while I am all for this if you do it right, and it certainly removes the risk of spraying mist everywhere, it's also hard to see you didn't put the air where you wanted it.
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