air compressor id

[Theoctagon]

Does anyone know what this is?

https://images.craigslist.org/00n0n_jbZK6l4FCnK_1200x900.jpg

 

[930dreamer]

I'm going to guess Ingersoll Rand.

 

[MacMcMacmac]

I believe it's an old Chicago Pneumatic.

 

[Theoctagon]

I believe it's an old Chicago Pneumatic.

Is it worth going to look at for 275 dollars? Unsure of running condition.... Can you still find parts for these old things?

 

[American Locomotive]

$275 is a bit rich, since it looks to be in real rough shape. I'd be worth about $150 to me, assuming nothing is locked up and the pump still appears to pump air when spinning it by hand. The motor is probably 3 phase though, unless it has a commutator and brushes visible, then it's probably repulsion induction and single phase.

Not sure I'd trust the tank though. I probably wouldn't trust it without getting it hydro tested.

 

[md21722]

It looks like a really old compressor, based on the motor. If you're in a shop, I would get something newer that you can at least identify. If you're shopping for value give it a whirl?

 

[Theoctagon]

I may go look at it just to see what it is all about. I emailed him for more info and am waiting on a response.

Still going to buy a new one just think that may be a cool project is all.

 

[American Locomotive]

It definitely would be a very cool machine, especially if you could keep the original motor, too.

 

[pcmeiners]

"Is it worth going to look at for 275 dollars?"
A bit rich? Is he paying you $275 to look at it? Worth scrap price if it is located a mile away.

 

[Theoctagon]

haha see american locomotive gets it!!

275 seemed high to me too but i didnt know if it could be some gem hah.. Worth asking anyway.