I am trading compressors and would like some advice

[1Garageman]

:) Hello. I have a Campbell Hausfeld 8 gallon air compressor that I am trading for a sears 33-Gallon 1.6-hp Vertical Air Compressor. I am doing the trade tonight and giving him $50.
I was wondering what to do to check out his air compressor to make sure it is working right and %100 ok, before I buy it. How to test it and stuff??.
And how good of a deal is it? I want a bigger compressor, but don't want to pay alot.

Here is the link to what I have.
http://www.idealtruevalue.com/servlet/the-132033/Detail

Here is the link to his.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_009H0312000B?adCell=topSellers&adCell=A4
:bounce:

[GT89mustang]

Run the tank up to full pressure and make sure it holds.
Check the regulator
Open the drain valve and the bottom and make sure its not full of rusty water.

Not a whole lot to check on those oil free ones.

[goodfellow]

Wear ear protection!! those things are noisy --

[ImportTuner]

Yep, what GT89mustang said .. and yes they are very loud ..

[GT89mustang]

The new ones like he is getting are quieter then the older models. I know I have an older one and have heard the newer type run. The only downside is the cfm output is lower on the newer model.

[krooser]

I would guess he's sick of the racket put out by the oil-less compressor. Quieter or not I think the other guy is getting the better deal...IMHO!

[1Garageman]

Thanks for your input guys. I hope I am doing the right thing. I just hate running the wrench or something on mine and it runs of of air pressure and I have to wait for it to fill back up. I hope this air compressor surves my needs.

[sberry]

They are basically the same size compressor, you will have slightly longer tool use time but they will run the same amount to make the same air.

[1Garageman]

Well I got the compressor last night. I can't believe how big it is! I haven't had a chance yet to plug it in yet to see if it flips the breaker or not. I ran wire from a 20 amp breaker out there, but I have a lot of other stuff on that breaker also.

[Danglerb]

Make sure you use a proper sized wire, if its very long you may need a 10 gauge.

I plugged mine in at first with a 50 foot 12 gauge extension cable into the outlet the washer and dryer use, and it made the hose lights dim, so I put in new lines just for the compressor.

[ironroad 9c1]

yea I have one of the first oilless ones, works ok for light use, but doesn't hold up to running an impact of air ratchet for long, plus I have gone through 2 piston rings in 7 years. I would stick with what you have.

[ATTappman]

Well I got the compressor last night. I can't believe how big it is! I haven't had a chance yet to plug it in yet to see if it flips the breaker or not. I ran wire from a 20 amp breaker out there, but I have a lot of other stuff on that breaker also.
I own that Sears 33-gal compressor, and it runs fine on a 15 amp circuit. But I don't run any other big power consumers on the same circuit. I use a 10 ft 12-gauge extension cord to plug it in the wall.

[1Garageman]

I ran my compressor yesturday and it ran GREAT:bowdown::bounce:! It did take it a while to load up the whole 33 gallons of air and it was a little loud, but it's in my garage and didn't bother me. I have it running off of a 20am circuit and it seemed to run just fine.
It's so big compared to my older 8 gallon compressor that I am finding a hard spot to put it in the garage though. LOL:lol_hitti