Air Compressor Recommendations

[MetalCutter]

Need to buy a new air compressor. My old Sears (1979) has pins holes in the tank from corrosion. Figure I've gotten my money's worth outa it. Looking at about 2 HP, 110V, 10 - 20 gallon tank with wheels. Vertical or horizontal tank makes no difference to me. Been looking at Sears, Speedaire, Dewalt and whatever brands the big box stores are peddling theses days. Any recommendations?

 

[theoldwizard1]

Any "true" 2 HP electric motor will probably pull more than 15 amps. Do you have 12 gauge wiring backed up by a 20 amp breaker ?

 

[slimpickins]

Are you looking for the same size? What do you need to do with it?

 

[REAL HOT SCHITT]

Goe for ingersoll rand or atlas copco....simply legendary mans gear.

If u go to a truck wreaker u should b able to get cheap air recievers (tanks) of the air brake systems for 20 odd bucks...i got 2 for makin air water seperators like the atlasc copco "vam separator".

 

[MetalCutter]

Any "true" 2 HP electric motor will probably pull more than 15 amps. Do you have 12 gauge wiring backed up by a 20 amp breaker ?

Yes, that's what the old one is plugged into.

Just need a compressor to run a few air tools and provide some shop air for inflating tires and blowing the dust off of stuff.

 

[BEAVO]

you ever think of just getting a tank off craigslist or something that would save you some money? i wouldnt get a craftsman i had no luck with mine but im sure craftsman guys will get on me about that one lol i have a 80gal kobalt that i really like havnt used it as much as i have liked. theres another guy on another fourm im a member of who has one and he absoutly loves his he has painted with it as well