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    Air compressor plumbing

    Hey guys, I know this has been asked a thousand and one times but I really need help. I am trying to plumb my air compressor into a regulator and tap but I have some questions First, Which material is better? copper or black pipe? I prefer copper because its easier for me. Does copper cool...
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    Strange event draining air compressor

    As some of you may know I came across a older Sanborn Industrial air compressor last month for $200, I finally got around to wiring it up with a new magnetic starter and ran it through its first 0-full cycle under my ownership. Now my air compressor is in my garage, where it never drops under...
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    Opinion on Husky Top and Interm Chests

    Hey guys, I was doing some organizing last night and realized I do not have enough storage and drawers for my hand tools without cramming everything together so I started shopping for a little more storage. I already have a 26 inch wide 3 drawer MAC rolling chest I picked up a few years ago...
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    Wiring up Compressor Starter

    Sorry to be a bother guys, but my old compressor didn't need a magnetic starter so this is new to me. I recent bought a compressor and it came with a magnetic starter. The previous owner also said that they had used a regular 110v light switch as an on/off switch. Here are some pictures, can...
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    Sanborn Compressor?

    Has anyone heard of this brand? I am trying to buy one found a nice one model 51-23-60V, according to their site it is a 5HP 60gal. 23CFM displacement compressor. Are those numbers accurate? at 23CFM that is probably free air displacement, I should be able to expect 15CFM @90 psi out of it...
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    Opinion on 60cu. and 80 cu. Argon/Co2 mix tanks

    A local seller is getting rid of a 60 cu ft. 75/25 mix tank full for $100 and a 80cu ft. for $150, are these decent prices for full tanks? I don't weld much but I currently have a 20 cu ft which runs out way too quickly even for small projects, so I think the 60 will be a nice upgrade.
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    Single Stage Or 2-Stage for lower PSI?

    Hey guys, I can't seem to find the right answer, I'm looking to do an overhaul on my compressor and I am looking for a new pump. I will need a pump that can help me finish my paint job using a HVLP gun and then sandblast, but I will also need to use an air DA sander which is an air hog. Most...
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    Another choosing a compressor thread

    Alright before I get started I did a few searches got most of the info I need, now I need some opinions/ help. I currently have a Campbell Hausfeld 60 gal. upright from the early 90s, it uses a 5HP 15AMP 240v motor (so it probably produces 4hp on a good day). The pump itself is a single stage...
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    Single vs Dual Compressor Pulley Belts

    Hey guys, I am upgrading the pump on my air compressor from an old 9.2CFM air pump to a more modern 5hp 15.2CFM pump. The issue is my old system used a 5hp motor with a single belt pulley, where as the pulley on the new pump uses a dual belt setup. Do I NEED to utilize both belts? I am going...
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