In this video, we guide you through the step-by-step process of making an air compressor using an old fridge compressor.

Is a compressor flipping off a common mode or differential mode interference (which needs different chokes)? Do clamp on ferrite beads help on the fridge power lead?

Probably one of the most reliable devices you will have in your house is the refrigerator, as its compressor has the minimum of moving parts and carries its own lubrication. It’s not uncommon… ...

The compressor portion is straight out of a refrigerator. Besides the compressor being free, the other benefit is that it is super quiet! Check the video after the break, you’ll be astonished.