Can you Identify this Compressor?

[j.robinson389]

I need a little help identifying this compressor. I am interested in buying it, but it is not real close to me and I would like to have an idea of the specs before I make the trip. Owner says it has a 30-45 gallon tank and that's about all.

 

[boosteddsm92]

Can't help too much, but it may be one of these.

K1A-30
K2A-30
GC2A-30
GC3A-30

If it's the original motor and pump, getting the motor HP will tell you exactly which pump it is. To me it looks like a bigger pump than it came with, the 4 models above came w/a much smaller pump.

I have a bigger Emglo (J5A-60) and I love it, still made in PA. If you can grab that one for a good price and it runs well, go for it, you won't be sorry.

 

[j.robinson389]

I called again and still didn't get many details, he said: 2HP, single phase, 2 cylinder.

 

[bsaint]

Yea its awesome. I used to work for an Emglo distributor and I am trying to get a Emglo (Jenny) distributorship myself. I just fired up mine (used 3 hp unit) last night. The G pump puts out a lot of air. All cast iron.

 

[boosteddsm92]

I called again and still didn't get many details, he said: 2HP, single phase, 2 cylinder.

Maybe if you posted the asking price you would get some advice on whether to go for it or not...

 

[bsaint]

I got mine, 30 gal 5 hp for $275. The pump only retails 650 - 700

Although if it has a 13" flywheel its a GC (newer)

If its smaller is just a G.

If it has head unloaders (either size flywheel) then it ends in U.

Its on the metal tag on the front of the pump.

 

[j.robinson389]

at the risk of losing a deal, he is asking $200. Seems like a good deal as long as it pumps up, shuts off, and then pumps up again when pressure is lost.

 

[boosteddsm92]

Sorry, didn't intend to pose a risk. IMO, $200 is a pretty killer deal, go get it and report back!

 

[j.robinson389]

Sorry, didn't intend to pose a risk. IMO, $200 is a pretty killer deal, go get it and report back!

No problem, I was just kidding. There are a lot of "great deal" hunters on here (for the record I hate them each time they post about their latest find ) You never know when you are posting about something that a member could walk across the street and buy. But because in my 24yrs of life I haven't bought and sold a lot of tools, I get nervous when buying old power equipment.

 

[j.robinson389]

Model number was said to be either L2B-30 or E2B-30. Can anyone make any sense of this number, Google doesn't seem to be able to. Serial # is 948032

Thanks for the help

 

[boosteddsm92]

Call Jenny, they're very helpful

(814) 445-3400

 

[j.robinson389]

Call Jenny, they're very helpful

(814) 445-3400

Thanks! Very Helpful

8 cfm @ 175 psi w/ 2HP motor. The guy told me that it is a great pump, and that 2 horse motor is really limiting it, throw a 5 hp on it and she'll really sing! I got some new tool-itis right now!

 

[bsaint]

So is it a G pump after all?

 

[j.robinson389]

So is it a G pump after all?

From what I was told/understood I think the L pump was the predecessor to the G pump.

 

[bsaint]

Ok cool. Yea that thing with a 3 hp pumps up my 60 gallon tank in a short couple minutes

 

[j.robinson389]

Update:

Short Version: I ended up meeting a great guy and hauled home a "needs work" compressor for $100.

Long Version: The compressor had been sitting in the garage unused for about a year, it was left in good working order (I actually really believe him, seemed like a real stand up guy), but when he hooked it up for me to hear run, it would start up and then about 15 to 30 seconds later the motor would kick off. The breaker was not tripping, I was thinking thermal overload or bad capacitor(s) it has 3. I don't know a lot about electric motors, but even at the worst case, I buy a new, bigger motor for <$300 and I get a great compressor for under $400. My hope is that it is just a bad capacitor or maybe a rewinding. We will see. I figure it was easily worth $100 since the compressor and tank seem to be all good.

What do you think?