The mv50 compressor is a great cheap little compressor as many of you know, but I got tired of taking it out of the bag and putting it together Everytime and wanted a little more protection for it. The best size case I found was an Apache 2800 from harbor freight, barely over 20 bucks with a coupon. It was just a hair too small though so I had to change a couple things.
First the air filter, I just got a 3/8" barb with 1/4 npt fitting plus 90 degree elbow, short piece of hose and a k&n breather filter for more horsepower
($9 Amazon).
The air hose unfortunately is an odd thread size but retapping is easy so I went with standard 1/4 npt, 90 elbow and quick release. The top comes off easily for tapping and cleaning after so you don't get any metal in the cylinder.
Now it goes in and out of the case without extra steps. Not that it was that difficult before but extra steps always suck. Also it's more protected when bouncing around in the back. Next I need a new pressure gauge since the one that comes on it is pretty far off.
First the air filter, I just got a 3/8" barb with 1/4 npt fitting plus 90 degree elbow, short piece of hose and a k&n breather filter for more horsepower
($9 Amazon). The air hose unfortunately is an odd thread size but retapping is easy so I went with standard 1/4 npt, 90 elbow and quick release. The top comes off easily for tapping and cleaning after so you don't get any metal in the cylinder.
Now it goes in and out of the case without extra steps. Not that it was that difficult before but extra steps always suck. Also it's more protected when bouncing around in the back. Next I need a new pressure gauge since the one that comes on it is pretty far off.
