Vertex has to protect their warranty with customers doing dumb things, thus the numerous warnings. I assume you have one of their Brookstone rocking piston (wobble) compressors. They usually do not operate as warm as a rotary vane, although ventilation and cooling are very important to get extended life spans from compressors. I don't like the fake rocks for pump shelters even with internal fans - too air tight for my preference. Also just running the pump at night for MI conditions helps keep it cooler. Proceed at your own risk and use common sense. Make sure the new housing has ample ventilation and air circulation and you should be okay. You could even insert a outdoor thermometer to check the midday temps near the pump. FYI Gast brand Rotary vanes normally operate at 205F and thermal auto-shutdown is at 256F. There are probably similar guidelines for your compressor.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 05/01/15 05:38 PM.
