The BEST 5hp compressor?

[Herb]

OK, if money was not a factor, which 5 hp verticle compressor ( non rotary) would be "the one", and why? I need a new compressor and I DON'T want to do this again.

[W-Cummins]

A Quincy QR-25 pressure lubricated pump model. They are the top shelf of reciprocating compressors. Low RPM, cast iron heads and valves, tapered roller bearings on the crank, unloader operation, etc.... Some of them have been running for 30-40 years in industrial locations with little maintenance.

To see how stout they are built, check out my building thread below I have pictures of the rebuild of my Quincy390 pump there.

William...

[ron in sc]

Saylor Beall 735-80. They are made in USA and have been for about 100 years. The head even has made in USA cast into it. They come with Baldor motor that runs at 1750 rpm with the compressor also running at relatively low rpm.

[Herb]

I'vw definatley considered the Quincy line, although the one I was looking at was the Qt-5. This is apparently their more common homeowner unit. Now, the Saylor Beale, I know they have been around for years, but I haven't seen many places that advetise them for sale/

[Herb]

I've definately considered the Quincy line, although the one I was looking at was the Qt-5. This is apparently their more common homeowner unit. Now, the Saylor Beale, I know they have been around for years, but I haven't seen many places that advertise them for sale.

[PAToyota]

I've been using a Quincy QT-5 for over eight years now. Very nice unit and I'm pleased with it. Saylor-Beall, Devair, Eaton, and Champion are others I might consider if I had to purchase again.

[Major Ramifications]

The Quincys are certainly good, and lot of guys on here speak highly of Champion compressors, and I would add Ingersoll Rand to the list.
My friend bought a Quincy QT-5 about 20 years ago, and my only complaint is that it could be a little quieter.

[W-Cummins]

Saylor Beall 735-80. They are made in USA and have been for about 100 years. The head even has made in USA cast into it. They come with Baldor motor that runs at 1750 rpm with the compressor also running at relatively low rpm.

The Saylor Beall 735-80 is a nice machine but it's not their top of the line model. Their pressure lubricated models are a close match to the Quincy QR-25 machines.

I've definately considered the Quincy line, although the one I was looking at was the Qt-5. This is apparently their more common homeowner unit. Now, the Saylor Beale, I know they have been around for years, but I haven't seen many places that advertise them for sale.

The Quincy QT line is not a homeowner unit, but neither is it in the class of the QR-25 machines! Their Air Master line is more of the contractor/homeowner class of machine...

William..

[PurdueSD]

Here's what i bought...

Quicy 5HP- Blador motor, cast pump 17.2 cfm @175. Getting closer to being able to fire this baby up for the first time!

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[SteveU]

A Quincy QR-25 pressure lubricated pump model. They are the top shelf of reciprocating compressors. Low RPM, cast iron heads and valves, tapered roller bearings on the crank, unloader operation, etc.... Some of them have been running for 30-40 years in industrial locations with little maintenance.

To see how stout they are built, check out my building thread below I have pictures of the rebuild of my Quincy390 pump there.

William...

What would one of these cost? haven't been able to find anywhere on the web listing prices.

[Junkman]

As you can see, the Quincy has a great reputation for reliability and longevity. I also have a Quincy, and bought mine about 20 years ago. It is still going strong and I love it. If you are buying a Quincy, make sure to get the model that is pressure lubricated, and has the filter mounted on the side of the crankcase. I have seen lots of 220 volt 3 phase units on eBay for cheap money... So cheap, that you can afford to toss the motor, and buy a new Baldor motor to replace it that is 220 volt single phase.

[5wndwcpe]

This is the only one I've come across thus far.
http://cgi.ebay.com/QUINCY-QR-25-Air-Compressor-_W0QQitemZ160276666763QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ2008082 7?IMSfp=TL0808271224r27042

[Junkman]

Here is what I found by doing a search for Quincy Air Compressor...

compressor 1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/5-HP-QUINCY-AIR-COMPRESSOR-2-STAGE-230-V-3-PHASE-1982_W0QQitemZ200248885815QQihZ010QQcategoryZ10643 6QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

A great unit if you need lots of air... (http://cgi.ebay.com/5-HP-QUINCY-AIR-COMPRESSOR-2-STAGE-230-V-3-PHASE-1982_W0QQitemZ200248885815QQihZ010QQcategoryZ10643 6QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Here is an upright... (http://cgi.ebay.com/7-5-HP-QUINCY-VERTICAL-AIR-COMPRESSOR-23998_W0QQitemZ7561924951QQihZ009QQcategoryZ106436 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp16 38Q2em118Q2el1247)

[W-Cummins]

This is the only one I've come across thus far.
http://cgi.ebay.com/QUINCY-QR-25-Air-Compressor-_W0QQitemZ160276666763QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ2008082 7?IMSfp=TL0808271224r27042


Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320286877854&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011) is one that sold last week or so and it was a steel of a deal I think the new price of this machine is about $3500 new


William....

[Junkman]

Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320286877854&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011) is one that sold last week or so and it was a steel of a deal I think the new price of this machine is about $3500 new


William....

That was a great deal if you are close enough to pick it up. I read the entire auction, and it didn't mention if it was single phase or 3 phase, which make a big difference in value. If it is 3 phase, and you are not set up for 3 phase, then a 10 HP single phase motor is going to set you back at least $500, making this not such a great deal after all..

[Mr_fixit]

That's a 3 phase. The easiest way to tell if it's 3 phase or one phase is the capacitors or lack of capacitors. Single phase would have one or 2 capacitors. If it has no hump ,it has no capacitor, therefore it's 3 phase.

That's true 95% of the time.