115-120 volt air compressor 5 brand model comparison help

[Travinsky]

Landlord will not permit me running a 240 volt line so I am limited to 115-120 volt compressors. They are all $650-$800 and I would like to use a small sand blasting cabinet and HVLP? Thanks

60 Gallon models

Schrader
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B3PP4IE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Belaire
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/BelAire-2061V-Air-Compressor/p4786.html

and

Portable 20-29 gallon models

Quincy
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/Quincy-Q12120PQ-Air-Compressor/p12332.html

IR Garage Mate
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/Ingersoll-Rand-P1.5IU-A9-Air-Compressor/p8473.html#reviews

Chicago Pneumatic (Belaire version is the same)
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/Chicago-Pneumatic-RCP-226VP-Air-Compressor/p2041.html

 

[Travinsky]

2014

 

[Kin Creed]

IR Garage Mate is $550 at Northern Tool, looks pretty nice

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200375221_200375221

 

[Travinsky]

Great thanks for the heads up.

 

[retfr8flyr]

If you want to do sand blasting and painting with an HVLP setup then I would get the Belaire model. You really need the 60 gallon tank or the compressor will be running all the time trying to catch up.

 

[theamcaddict]

http://m.tractorsupply.com/en/store...-drive)-cast-iron-air-compressor?cm_vc=-10005

There are tractor supply stores in most parts of Florida. Otherwise the 60 gallon Bel air would be my choice from the links provided

sent from my Moto X

 

[Super Sport]

The garage mate is on closeout at Sears stores. Look on Searsoutlet.com to see if a store near you still has it!

I picked mine up a few weeks ago for $357.

 

[Travinsky]

If you want to do sand blasting and painting with an HVLP setup then I would get the Belaire model. You really need the 60 gallon tank or the compressor will be running all the time trying to catch up.

I was leaning that way, this will be my first REAL/oiled compressor.

http://m.tractorsupply.com/en/store...-drive)-cast-iron-air-compressor?cm_vc=-10005

There are tractor supply stores in most parts of Florida. Otherwise the 60 gallon Bel air would be my choice from the links provided

sent from my Moto X

Nice deal but closest to me is 170 miles round-trip. That makes a couple votes for the Belaire.

The garage mate is on closeout at Sears stores. Look on Searsoutlet.com to see if a store near you still has it!

I picked mine up a few weeks ago for $357.

Thanks, I have a Sears outlet nearby and will swing by tomorrow.

 

[bobcatdan]

If you can do a 60 gallon, I'd go with the Bel air. As for the ir garage mate, puma has a compressior pratical identical, if not identical. Sells for around $350.

 

[Bob C]

Great thanks for the heads up, I also like that it's 100% duty cycle.

Just where does it say a little pump like that is 100% duty?

 

[Travinsky]

Just where does it say a little pump like that is 100% duty?

I read it here in a review from Texas

http://reviews.northerntool.com/039...l-p1-5iu-a9-reviews/reviews.htm?sort=hasPhoto

"I did buy an expansion tank and once I get that hooked up properly - I will try to update this review. It is a 20 gallon tank, which is no concern for the compressor since it does have a 100% duty cycle."

If it's wrong let me know and I will edit.

 

[theamcaddict]

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/C...ciprocating-Nitro/_/R-AAC824256VAT_0136772313

$599

I came across this from another thread.

If you have a napa near you then that is a pretty good deal if you want a 120v 60 gallon setup. you may be able to get a discount.

oops. that other thread was yours.

 

[Travinsky]

Yep that was my thread but nobody seems to buy Napa even though it's the same Atlas Copco compressor as the 2hp Belaire with the 3.5hp Quincy Alum pistons.

If I want to upgrade later then I would want to sell it for a good price, and not a low-ball price since I understand people including me would only want a brand with some history. The other problem is that Napa will not take it back if it breaks, so I would have to ship it to Atlas Copco in S.C. to get it looked at, and that's a non-starter.

So for better re-sale value the Chicago Pneumatic, Belaire or Quincy might be the brands to buy.

 

[Bob C]

I read it here in a review from Texas

http://reviews.northerntool.com/039...l-p1-5iu-a9-reviews/reviews.htm?sort=hasPhoto

"I did buy an expansion tank and once I get that hooked up properly - I will try to update this review. It is a 20 gallon tank, which is no concern for the compressor since it does have a 100% duty cycle."

If it's wrong let me know and I will edit.

It is NOT 100% duty. Unless it is a Rotary SCREW compressor or an elite few big boy compressors such as a Quincy pressure lube or a POWEREX from Campbell's industrial line, or some LEROI units. Maybe a few I didn't name here , but NOT this one.

Also if he has a 100% duty cycle compressor, WHICH he does NOT, why the expansion tank. A 100% duty pump would never need an expansion tank for ANY reason.

 

[Travinsky]

Thanks BobC, I am new to this field an appreciate your help. Can't trust the internet I suppose.