[RickM]

Just bought a 7hp / 60 gallon vertical compressor. Comes with thin metal/steel isolation plates and it is recommended that the unit be bolted to the floor.

I will be securing to concrete. Question 1:
- Do I sink some type of fastener that I screw a bolt into or
- some type of stud that protrudes out of the floor and I secure with a nut?

I don't have much experience with concrete fasteners other than the lead inserts that are placed into a pre drilled hole. I don't have much confidence in that system for securing a heavy vibrating compressor.

Question 2:

I states clearly not to attach a solid pipe to the compressor outlet but rather to use a flexible pipe. Any recommendations?

TIA !