5Hp 120 Gal Upright Compressor?

[Benito]

Anyone familiar with an option that's either relatively affordable ($4000, $5000) or somewhat quiet? Upright/standing for space reasons where it will be housed.
I actually dont need a ton of CFM, just high air pressure and large volume for tools that are air hungry but used for short bursts. More volume than an 80gallon would sometimes be beneficial as I've learned in the past.

Edit: 7.5HP would be workable as well

Suggestions?

 

[mike93lx]

Did you look at the usual suspects like Quincy, It, Atlas Copco?

You can't run a 5hp motor off a plug (unless using a very expensive pin and sleeve) and since this isn't portable, there's no benefit anyway. Hardwire it with a disconnect

 

[Benito]

Oh, that's actually a good point. Thank you.
The breaker is good for 100A, so I guess 7.5HP would be on the table then if it needs to be wired anyhow.
I was looking at this due to the quiet aspect, as where the compressor is located is somewhat close to and the next story below the family room:

EMAX ESP07V120V1 7.5 HP 120 Gal 175 Max PSI Two-Stage Stationary Electric (230 Volt 1 Phase) Reciprocating Air Compressor | Ferguson Home

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[mike93lx]

Oh, that's actually a good point. Thank you.
The breaker is good for 100A, so I guess 7.5HP would be on the table then if it needs to be wired anyhow.
I was looking at this due to the quiet aspect, as where the compressor is located is somewhat close to and the next story below the family room:

EMAX ESP07V120V1 7.5 HP 120 Gal 175 Max PSI Two-Stage Stationary Electric (230 Volt 1 Phase) Reciprocating Air Compressor | Ferguson Home

Save on the EMAX ESP07V120V1 from Ferguson Home. Low Prices + Fast & Free Shipping on Most Orders. Find reviews, expert advice, manuals, specs & more.

www.aircompressorsdirect.com

That looks like a hell of a unit

 

[amolaver]

Buying a 60 or 80 gal receiver and adding it to a more widely available (aka cheaper) compressor with a 60 or 80 gal might be a lot cheaper than the relatively slim pickings of 120gal verticals. Hell, could prob get two 60gal w/pumps and be able to run just one when there is less demand and still come out much cheaper..

ahm

 

[MacMcMacmac]

Champion VR7F-12 - 7.5hp, R Series, Two Stage Reciprocating Air Compressor, R15 Pump, 949 RPM, 120 Gallon Vertical Air Receiver, 22.03 CFM @ 175 PSI

The Champion VR7F-12 is a 7.5-horsepower, two-stage reciprocating air compressor that operates in various applications and environments. Order here!

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It should be relatively easy to special order a 120gal version of any 7.5hp compressor.

 

[Steve_P]

I have a Quincy QT 7.5 with an 80 gallon tank. It is a good compressor and I'm sure it would do what you need it to do as far as air delivery, but it is LOUD.

That Champion pump in the unit above runs at 949 RPM, so I'm thinking that'd almost be as loud as my Quincy which is something like 1050 RPM.

What are you doing that an 80 gallon tank isn't big enough???? I've done everything including pressure pot sandblasting with mine and it keeps up fine. Yes, I use the small nozzle when blasting, but ....