Ready to buy compressor but need advice.

[dfndr]

I'm ready to buy but need the advice of more experience members. Choice down to: 1) Eaton 5 hp, 60 gal, 2 stage, $1249 BUT $272 shipping on top;
2)Quincy 2V41C60VC 5 hp, 60 gal, 2 stage, $1299 with FREE shipping.
I am weekend mechanic and this goes in my garage. I want quiet. Quincy pump goes twice as fast(1310 vs 650) Is this a big difference in noise? I know these are both way more compressor than I need but I've read every compressor post here--and you guy's have conviced me to go top quality and as big as I can. Thanks for the help.

 

[Costner]

First comment - nobody ever seems to complain about their Quincy, and your final cost is lower. If noise is an issue you can always build a sound damper (an insulated surround which seals the compressor in it's own little space with adequate venting for the air intake and cooling).

Second comment - why is this in the flooring forum?

 

[bmwpower]

Several guys on here have that compressor. You should ask them.

 

[dfndr]

Hey BMWPOWER, Thanks for reply. Which compressor are you refering to?

 

[bmwpower]

Hey BMWPOWER, Thanks for reply. Which compressor are you refering to?

The Quincy. Let me see if I can find a thread.

 

[s_ontario]

Be sure to price out a Champion compressor they are a solid machine

 

[ScaldedDog]

I have the Eaton, though with an 80g tank. I've got it in a small room - 6x10 - and it's quiet outside the room.

I think that the guy that owns Eaton is kind of a goofball, but the employees have been great.

Mark

 

[jpoe]

I love my Quincy. That being said, the only compressors that I have owned have been oilless. The Quincy is substantially quiter. You can hear it run, but it quite enough that you can be fairly close to it and still talk on your cell phone.

 

[chub chub]

I've considered both those options as well. I was leaning towards the Eaton for the slower running motor, pump and noise factor. Then I started to consider the single stage Eaton. It is only $60 cheaper, so I started to wonder if it may be a better compressor, sort of their top of the line single stage vs entry level 2 stage.

I emailed Steve at eaton and this was his reply...
" The 5 HP 2-stage runs at 840 rpm and produces 17 cfm @ 175 psi, 20 at 90 psi. The 5 HP 2 cylinder single stage pump runs at 640 rpm and will produce 20 cfm @ 90 psi with a max pressure of 150 psi. I would recommend the single stage over the 2-stage"

It's also an 80 gallon tank, which I know isn't a huge deal, but I've read elsewhere on this site that 2 stage is over rated (if you are regulating down to 90 PSI for air tools anyways). I sort of trust someone when they try to sell me a cheaper product.
Let us know what you decide. Remember, that sale at Eaton ends January 31st.

 

[dfndr]

Chub, that is interesting. I handn't considered the 80 gal 2 cylinder because I don't have room for it. I wonder what rpm the three cyl single stage 60 runs. That one is a lot cheaper. I'll find out what the dD difference is all. Why did you not consider the three cyl?

 

[gandyj]

Over the last couple of days I've read several threads about compressors. I'd like to get a bigger compresssor for my garage but I'm confused about the different stages. I currenty have a 30 gallon oiless unit that makes so much noise it could wake the dead. What does single stage, double stage, etc. mean? Can a larger compresssor run on standard 110 current?

Thanks

 

[chub chub]

Chub, that is interesting. I handn't considered the 80 gal 2 cylinder because I don't have room for it. I wonder what rpm the three cyl single stage 60 runs. That one is a lot cheaper. I'll find out what the dD difference is all. Why did you not consider the three cyl?

I actually considered that one first. The 2 cyl is rated at 19cfm @ 100 psi with motor rpm of 650, while the 3 cyl is rated at 14 cfm @ 100 psi with motor rpm of 850.
That also means less start ups, and longer life. Don't forget, they are all available in verticle or horizontal, so the 80 gallon set up is really only larger by a couple inches in height, depth and and width.

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

Over the last couple of days I've read several threads about compressors. I'd like to get a bigger compresssor for my garage but I'm confused about the different stages. I currenty have a 30 gallon oiless unit that makes so much noise it could wake the dead. What does single stage, double stage, etc. mean? Can a larger compresssor run on standard 110 current?

Thanks

Any of the larger compressors (5 HP and up) will not run on 110v. Single stage/double stage refers to the compressor type. Single stage runs the air thru a single compressor stage and goes to 120 psi or so. A double stage will take the output from the first piston and feed that to a secondary stage piston which will compress the air even further to (depending on the compressor) 165 psi up to 200 psi or more.

 

[930dreamer]

Here is the noise of a IR T-30 X 2. I have a Sears oilless that I can here outside my shop

 

[dfndr]

930, Thanks, that does not sound loud at all.

 

[krooser]

The Eaton should serve you well... I have an IMC-BelAire...same as the US General's Horrible Freight sells... good units but they run at a higher RPM. You can buy one of those in a two stage 60 gal. configuration for about $899.00 delivered.

I'm surprised that the Eaton guy would rec. a single stage unit over the two stage... my unit has 15.6 cfm @100 lbs. and is on the edge when sandblasting... it will keep up but will run constantly.

 

[chub chub]

I'm surprised that the Eaton guy would rec. a single stage unit over the two stage... my unit has 15.6 cfm @100 lbs. and is on the edge when sandblasting... it will keep up but will run constantly.

I think it's all about the cfm, not psi, and I think the single stage model is probably a better compressor than the entry level 2 stage. Besides, I plan to regulate down to 90 psi for air tools anyways.

 

[rburke65]

I have a Champion 5 hp, 2 stage ,802 rpm and you can stand next to it and carry on a conversation with no problem. I also do not understand why he would recomend a single stage over a 2 stage.....no comparison.

 

[mikeyr]

agree with 2 stage recommendations, why go with single when you have a choice.

I have Champion but a friend has the Quincy, they are both very quiet but I think (he agrees) that my Champion is tiny bit quieter, hard to tell but either way they are not loud compared to my old oilless (airless too). What you are looking for if you want is RPM, the Champion is 805RPM and I think the Quincy is also.

I happen to like a big tank too, gives the system lots of reserve, I can go in the garage and use tools all week (I work during the day so only evenings) and not have the compressor kick in just from the tank. On weekend it gets a serious workout when using my blasting cabinet and a few friends working also.