Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
It was way past time to push my DeWALT DXCM301 (AKA DXCMLA1683066) 30 gallon air
compressor into service, so I finally installed some:
-Vibration isolation: to keep it from running around the shop
-After cooling: to reduce compressed air temps to extra more water
-Water separation: to keep water out of the tank
and...
-Solid wheels: because I just don't like pneumatic tires on shop equipment and to further stop it
from running around the shop
-Remote tank drain: because you just have to have a remote drain... lest you never drain your
compressor...
Video Links:
Air Compressors/Air Tools Playlist ► youtube.com/watch?v=kVo5boN1YRY&list=PLP18uejB3RCfLbd_03JUBobDaJxveLzNc
Stuff Links (Amazon links are affiliated; I earn a small commission on those links):
Vibration Isolation:
Bolts for the mounts ► mcmaster.com/97646A150
The final 1/2" tall mounts ► mcmaster.com/93945K119
Aftercooling:
3/8" Tube ► amzn.to/3xQYxD7
3/8" Stone Guard ► amzn.to/3Ca1lxm
Cushioned "P" Clamps ► amzn.to/3SB9tg1
1/2" NPT to 3/8" Compression Fittings ► amzn.to/3SdQCYm
3/8" Compression Unions (to harvest for parts if you need extra ferrules/nuts) ► amzn.to/3SaUx8A
Remote Drain:
Bar Stock 90 ► amzn.to/3RcEGVq
3' Hose Whip ► amzn.to/3xQqISu
1/4" NPT Valve ► amzn.to/3DShGYQ
Water Separation:
1/8" NPT x 3/8" Hose Barb ► amzn.to/3DTjW2b
3/8" PVC Tubing ► mcmaster.com/52375K13
Perforated Angle Iron ► mcmaster.com/4664T18
Separator ► What I used is a Parker 07F series filter. There are many different styles within that
family. I suggest you look up the style you'd prefer in the catalog linked below and then search
eBay for one until you find a deal. The mount for the 07F series is PS843P.
Parker Literature ► parker.com/Literature/Literature%20Files/pneumatic/Literature/FRL/0700P/0700P_PrepAir_Products.pdf
Wheels:
Wheels ► amzn.to/3xQhUvX
Shaft Collars ► amzn.to/3C8PbFa
Tools:
Tube Cutter ► amzn.to/3BLcQdu
11/16" Drill Bit ► amzn.to/3roSG4l
Tube Bending Springs ► amzn.to/3LEBO2I
"0, R, L" Style Tubing Bender ► amzn.to/3LEBIrS
Want to contact me? ► Info@TheBrokenLife.net
Send me everything... except to jail:
The Broken Life
4000 E. Bristol St.
Suite 3 #253
Elkhart, IN. 46514
It was way past time to push my DeWALT DXCM301 (AKA DXCMLA1683066) 30 gallon air
compressor into service, so I finally installed some:
-Vibration isolation: to keep it from running around the shop
-After cooling: to reduce compressed air temps to extra more water
-Water separation: to keep water out of the tank
and...
-Solid wheels: because I just don't like pneumatic tires on shop equipment and to further stop it
from running around the shop
-Remote tank drain: because you just have to have a remote drain... lest you never drain your
compressor...
Video Links:
Air Compressors/Air Tools Playlist ► youtube.com/watch?v=kVo5boN1YRY&list=PLP18uejB3RCfLbd_03JUBobDaJxveLzNc
Stuff Links (Amazon links are affiliated; I earn a small commission on those links):
Vibration Isolation:
Bolts for the mounts ► mcmaster.com/97646A150
The final 1/2" tall mounts ► mcmaster.com/93945K119
Aftercooling:
3/8" Tube ► amzn.to/3xQYxD7
3/8" Stone Guard ► amzn.to/3Ca1lxm
Cushioned "P" Clamps ► amzn.to/3SB9tg1
1/2" NPT to 3/8" Compression Fittings ► amzn.to/3SdQCYm
3/8" Compression Unions (to harvest for parts if you need extra ferrules/nuts) ► amzn.to/3SaUx8A
Remote Drain:
Bar Stock 90 ► amzn.to/3RcEGVq
3' Hose Whip ► amzn.to/3xQqISu
1/4" NPT Valve ► amzn.to/3DShGYQ
Water Separation:
1/8" NPT x 3/8" Hose Barb ► amzn.to/3DTjW2b
3/8" PVC Tubing ► mcmaster.com/52375K13
Perforated Angle Iron ► mcmaster.com/4664T18
Separator ► What I used is a Parker 07F series filter. There are many different styles within that
family. I suggest you look up the style you'd prefer in the catalog linked below and then search
eBay for one until you find a deal. The mount for the 07F series is PS843P.
Parker Literature ► parker.com/Literature/Literature%20Files/pneumatic/Literature/FRL/0700P/0700P_PrepAir_Products.pdf
Wheels:
Wheels ► amzn.to/3xQhUvX
Shaft Collars ► amzn.to/3C8PbFa
Tools:
Tube Cutter ► amzn.to/3BLcQdu
11/16" Drill Bit ► amzn.to/3roSG4l
Tube Bending Springs ► amzn.to/3LEBO2I
"0, R, L" Style Tubing Bender ► amzn.to/3LEBIrS
Want to contact me? ► Info@TheBrokenLife.net
Send me everything... except to jail:
The Broken Life
4000 E. Bristol St.
Suite 3 #253
Elkhart, IN. 46514
