Recent content by tylerk

what is the proto box? i have the "standard" ball bearing 40" craftsman box, top and bottom was about 1000. just wondering what is meant by proto. thanks a lot for the input, it's much appreciated!

does anyone know about the 56" "Value Line"? I am considering buying a new box, i have a 40" craftsman now, and want something bigger. I will not buy a snap on or matco or mac, and yes i realize they are better, but i refuse to spend that much on a tool box. So if anyone has seen or owns one...

yes, 3 phase. anything bigger than 7.5 hp is automatically 3 phase

we were going to purchase it from northerntool, but we are trying to avoid the 30+ wait for shipping. How clean is the air from a screw compressor? i noticed that they use an "oil flooded screw" i will be painting and doing body work. Thanks for the help everyone!

it is going to be in a restoration shop, at least 3 guys working off of it. so im trying to be prepared for one guy to be painting, someone else running a da, and not having to worry about running out of air. I know for sure there will be some projects when 2 people will be running 8" da...

Hi, I am trying to find somewhere to buy an air compressor from. I am looking at the 10hp IR compressors with the 120 gallon tank and after cooler included with it. The biggest i've found at a normal store is their 7.5hp compressor, which wont supply enough air. I'm trying to avoid the 30+...

awesome. thanks a lot!

I have one question about these! i noticed they all seem to mostly use r-134a refrigerant. is it already "charged", or do you have to take care of filling the refrigerant when you get it? also, are there better brands for theses? Is this something worth spending a few extra dollars on for...

Has anyone worked with either the CP or IR screw compressors? Im looking into a new compressor for the shop I work at. There will be 3 guys working off of it, and the drier the air the better. I really like the IR units with the ref/drier built into it. Just looking for some opinions of...