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The post about cold weather painting got me wondering if I really need to move my compressor out of my garage when I paint?

Could it be a source of ignition or do I want it sucking in and compressing the fumes? The compressor is a craftsman oil less.

Thanks,
Eric

I had mine in the same area I paint in. But moving a 6 hp 80 gallon compressor wasn't an option . I didn't have nay problems, just make sure that you ventillate properly. I cracked the door open about a foot or so, then used 3 old furnace blowers (one at the back of the garage, 2 by the door) to blow the fumes out.
BTW- I painted with a BURNING wood stove in the garage for heat. No problems whatoever.

Eric,
I had an oiless Craftsman 60 gallon NON Movable , for a long time and painted with it settin there . NO PROBS..only thing I recommend is that you change the filter after every session as it will suck in the overspray ...and the next day your filter will be clogged and hard as a rock !
I quit buyin the craftsman filters and replaced it with home made ones , I would buy a pack of Scotch Brite pads (for scrubbin dishes) and cut them up for filters that were cheap and disposable.
Just a tip

Considering the fact that you're posting makes that a moot point

Well, the vents were shut! That day I was only doing some minor painting, not much fumes. For doing anything makor (like a large body panels or cab), having a burning fire is not really a good idea. But m suggestion on using the furnace blowers stans. Can't beat them for moving the fumes out.

Considering that the pressure switch and motor start switch arc I wouldn't paint with a compressor in the same space unless it had an explosion proof motor.