air compressor advice

[btracy]

i'm look to buy a air compressor.i would like to stay under 1800.
id want two stage 60 or 80 gallon whichever is best.there is too many out there,and don't know what to look for in this size.cfm's,hp,tank size,etc?i think bigger better.any help thankful.
I think I want to stay away from ir compressors.i also want durability.

 

[Fixnair]

How many and what type of air tools ar you going to be using? How much power do you have available? 110 volts limits you to Chinese 5 peak horsepower, really only 3 HP. ( 13CFM) 220 volts will get you up to 5 real HP(20 CFM)
Decide on which tools you will be using, then find how much air they use in CFM and size your compressor to provide enough air to run the largest tool.
Quincy makes some very good pumps. Two stage is best if you need pressures above 100 psi. 80 gallon tank and 5 horsepower should handle anything a homeowner could throw at it.

 

[btracy]

220
I was looking at the 5hp and 7.5hp.the 7.5 starts to get out of my price range.so,thats why I want the 2nd best.

 

[daparrothead]

I just bought this Quincy, don't think you will find a better compressor for the money.

http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/Quincy-2V41C60VC-Air-Compressor/p855.html