Best 110V/120V Vertical Compressor

[D45]

What does GJ say......looking for the best compressor out there for standard 110V/120V outlets

Cast Iron (not cast sleeved!)

30 Gallon Tank

Belt Driven

Oil Lubricated

 

[D45]

$439
6.2 SCFM at 40 psi
5.3 SCFM at 90 psi
135 PSI Max
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-30...c-Air-Compressor-C301H/203187352?N=5yc1vZc27p

$590
7 CFM at 40 psi
5.7 CFM at 90 psi
155 PSI Max
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-3...mpressor-DXCMLA1983054/204068467?N=5yc1vZc27p

$645
7 CFM at 40 psi
5.7 CFM at 90 psi
155 PSI Max
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Industri...-Compressor-ILA1883054/202053059?N=5yc1vZc27p

$799
Produces 8.5 CFM @ 40 PSI
Produces 7.5 CFM @ 90 PSI
135 PSI Max
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200612354_200612354

 

[tsbrewers]

out of normal compressors, I would go with quincy myself. I own a few and they are nice. I have a 20 gallon horizontal quincy that my dad is using right now, so it isn't in the picture.

 

[D45]

$799
Produces 8.5 CFM @ 40 PSI
Produces 7.5 CFM @ 90 PSI
135 PSI Max
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200612354_200612354

I found this one is $699 at Lowe's

I was looking for a 30 gallon tank and the Quincy is only a 26 gallon unit

It is nice a powerful though

 

[GarageWrench]

I would personally rather have a slightly smaller tank and a better pump/motor

 

[bsaint]

Jenny (Formerly Emglo) 1.5 hp 30 gallon compressor. All cast iron construction with disc valves.

Like this one

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054PDKOE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[pipsters]

out of normal compressors, I would go with quincy myself. I own a few and they are nice. I have a 20 gallon horizontal quincy that my dad is using right now, so it isn't in the picture.

Gotta love this place. Guy wants to know about 120v compressors and dude posts a pick of a 5 hp 240v unit.

 

[pipsters]

I would personally rather have a slightly smaller tank and a better pump/motor

Not on a 120v unit. You need the extra capacity since pretty much all normal air tools will use up way more than any 120v pump can possibly, um, pump.

OP, this doesn't meet your requirement of being cast iron, but by far the best unit was the Craftsman Professional (27 gal vertical in your case). It uses an aluminum pump with sleeved iron cylinders which I know is not a cast iron. Any modern care is built this way and the engines last far longer than any of the old cast iron blocks of yesteryear.

Check out this post, and if you get something not on here please post your results/thoughts on your unit.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138871

 

[D45]

I am just thinking that my current subpanel in my shop wont support a 220v line, and if I want to add a 220v line it will cost way too much $$$$$

I think a compressor with a standard outlet plug will be much more efficient a cost effective, especially for how I use and need air supply in my shop

 

[tsbrewers]

Gotta love this place. Guy wants to know about 120v compressors and dude posts a pick of a 5 hp 240v unit.

I just was pointing out that when I said I prefer the Quincy's, I could back up that opinion unlike the majority of people offering advise. I did also mention I had a 20 gallon, 120v horizontal Quincy that wasn't in the picture.

 

[zkling]

The BEST? Build/assemble one yourself out of high quality components, but that ain't going to be cheap. 2nd best IMHO is to go get one of the old 60-70's belt driven, oil lubed jobs. May need to convert to a vertical tank. This would be my preferred option.

Of the ones you listed? The quincy would be "best" build quality wise but I so don't think it is worth the money. Check out campbell hausfield 30 gallon units. I highly doubt a home shop could wear one out. Even if you did you could get two for the price of the quincy.

 

[RedneckWelder]

Check out campbell hausfield 30 gallon units

I have one of these. Brought it from Tractor Supply a few months ago while it was on sale. Lowe's sells a Kobalt schemed one, I think. I like mine a lot. Not the best compressor available but it's decent and works well.

 

[zkling]

I have one of these. Brought it from Tractor Supply a few months ago while it was on sale. Lowe's sells a Kobalt schemed one, I think. I like mine a lot. Not the best compressor available but it's decent and works well.

Does yours have the cast iron pump? CH like Quincy has multiple levels of quality and $ in their product lines.

 

[pipsters]

I just was pointing out that when I said I prefer the Quincy's, I could back up that opinion unlike the majority of people offering advise. I did also mention I had a 20 gallon, 120v horizontal Quincy that wasn't in the picture.

Someone on here bought one of those 20 gallon Quincy jobs and had some pretty bad things to say about it.

 

[DSM21]

What does GJ say......looking for the best compressor out there for standard 110V/120V outlets

Cast Iron (not cast sleeved!)

30 Gallon Tank

Belt Driven

Oil Lubricated

$439
6.2 SCFM at 40 psi
5.3 SCFM at 90 psi
135 PSI Max
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-30...c-Air-Compressor-C301H/203187352?N=5yc1vZc27p

$590
7 CFM at 40 psi
5.7 CFM at 90 psi
155 PSI Max
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-3...mpressor-DXCMLA1983054/204068467?N=5yc1vZc27p

$645
7 CFM at 40 psi
5.7 CFM at 90 psi
155 PSI Max
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Industri...-Compressor-ILA1883054/202053059?N=5yc1vZc27p

$799
Produces 8.5 CFM @ 40 PSI
Produces 7.5 CFM @ 90 PSI
135 PSI Max
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200612354_200612354

The store/factory specs are not accurate from what I have been told. I can't find the thread, but a fellow GJ did his own test on individual 120V air compressor and he claimed the 27/25 gallon Professional Craftsman had the most CFMs from the testing he did.
I personally have the 27 gallon professional and it has been a good compressor so far. What I like about it is how quiet it is.
Also this compressor does a great job for my impact gun and wrench. If you are going to sand you probably need to jump to 240v

 

[RedneckWelder]

Does yours have the cast iron pump? CH like Quincy has multiple levels of quality and $ in their product lines.

Yes, mine has a cast iron pump. I've seen some of the cheaper stuff put out by CH and would not want that stuff but this one was satisfactory. Like the OP, I was limited to 110v. I want a big 240v compressor but it's not in the cards right now. The CH lives in my kitchen and I wheel it out on the porch when I need it, and I can back my truck up to my porch and roll it right onto the bed and strap it down when I need to go elsewhere.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/sto...-gallon-(belt-drive)-cast-iron-air-compressor

 

[57JoeFoMoPar]

What makes you think your current subpanel wouldn't be able to handle a 220v line? You do realize that when you run a motor on 220 it draws less amps, right? My Champion HR3-1 will run on 110v, but draws 22 amps. That's a lot for a 20 breaker, and means that you need heavier gauge wire for the circuit. But at 220v, the same compressor only draws 6 amps.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

What makes you think your current subpanel wouldn't be able to handle a 220v line? You do realize that when you run a motor on 220 it draws less amps, right? My Champion HR3-1 will run on 110v, but draws 22 amps. That's a lot for a 20 breaker, and means that you need heavier gauge wire for the circuit. But at 220v, the same compressor only draws 6 amps.

I hope you mean 12 amps on 120v. (not 22 amps).

Charles

 

[D45]

Here is a pic of the subpanel in the shop:

A total of 6 breaker slots.....4 of which are filled

The sub panel is rated for 100amp and is fed by 60 amp breaker at the houses main 200 amp panel

 

[tsbrewers]

Someone on here bought one of those 20 gallon Quincy jobs and had some pretty bad things to say about it.

That's possible, mine is at least 30 years old (is actually purple not blue) and works great. A buddy used to sell them and he said the smaller ones are re badged, don't know if that includes something like a 20 gallon one. The 80 gallon one I posted he said he had to special order since it was smaller than the stuff they normally deal with. they do a lot of commercial shops and hospitals, stuff like that. This is exactly like my smaller one (not my pic) I picked it up of CL for $125 I think about 10 years ago.

 

[tsbrewers]

Here is a pic of the subpanel in the shop:

A total of 6 breaker slots.....4 of which are filled

The sub panel is rated for 100amp and is fed by 60 amp breaker at the houses main 200 amp panel

I am not an electrician, but you should have no problem adding a 220 if you want, it would take the last 2 spots though. Personally i would probably upgrade that box so it had a few more spots available. Or I guess you could do that if you ever needed more breakers. I know you can get double ones too.

 

[57JoeFoMoPar]

I am not an electrician, but you should have no problem adding a 220 if you want, it would take the last 2 spots though. Personally i would probably upgrade that box so it had a few more spots available. Or I guess you could do that if you ever needed more breakers. I know you can get double ones too.

That's a **** panel for service of 60a and 220v. Seriously bro, a new Square D panel would cost you like $60 bucks and you could have it installed in an afternoon or less. Then you could run a legit compressor without worry.

But you could just take the last 2 spots with a 2 pole breaker and get your 220 line, or use duplex breakers to make some more space. But for the cost of the duplex breakers, you'd be half way to a new panel.

 

[zkling]

I just was pointing out that when I said I prefer the Quincy's, I could back up that opinion unlike the majority of people offering advise. I did also mention I had a 20 gallon, 120v horizontal Quincy that wasn't in the picture.

Unless you have owned or currently own a QR series pump, you really don't know what Quincy is about. The ones you pictured, while quality units are from their economy line.

 

[tsbrewers]

Unless you have owned or currently own a QR series pump, you really don't know what Quincy is about. The ones you pictured, while quality units are from their economy line.

Is that the pressure lubed ones? I didn't pay for this one, so I didn't have much choice.

 

[zkling]

Is that the pressure lubed ones? I didn't pay for this one, so I didn't have much choice.

Yes, they are the pumps Quincy built their name on. Saying what you said based on the compressors you posted pics of is like a person with a Porsche boxster talking up the brand name.

Yes, mine has a cast iron pump. I've seen some of the cheaper stuff put out by CH and would not want that stuff but this one was satisfactory. Like the OP, I was limited to 110v. I want a big 240v compressor but it's not in the cards right now. The CH lives in my kitchen and I wheel it out on the porch when I need it, and I can back my truck up to my porch and roll it right onto the bed and strap it down when I need to go elsewhere.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/sto...-gallon-(belt-drive)-cast-iron-air-compressor

That is one that I was thinking of. IR, Puma and others make a competitive product around that price range. May want to look at those as well before purchasing. With care it would be hard for a weekend home use person to kill one.

 

[tsbrewers]

Yes, they are the pumps Quincy built their name on. Saying what you said based on the compressors you posted pics of is like a person with a Porsche boxster talking up the brand name.

Wow, everyone here wound way too tight. What exactly did I say? I simply agreed with the previous poster (who brought up quincy), that they make a nice compressor and that I had a couple. That's it.

I also mentioned in another post that my compressor was a small basic one as quincy goes, so again, not sure where all the vitriol is coming from.

 

[D45]

That's a **** panel for service of 60a and 220v. Seriously bro, a new Square D panel would cost you like $60 bucks and you could have it installed in an afternoon or less. Then you could run a legit compressor without worry.

But you could just take the last 2 spots with a 2 pole breaker and get your 220 line, or use duplex breakers to make some more space. But for the cost of the duplex breakers, you'd be half way to a new panel.

Square D QO stuff is good quality.

 

[D45]

Someone told me, by judging by the picture I posted, it looks like I have 220v service to the garage subpanel.

The black is one 110v leg to the sub, and the red is the other 110v leg. A 2 pole breaker grabs power from both sides. Also, 220v has no neutral, so it's just the two hots and a ground.

Yes or no?




I wonder if the Romex on the bottom is just feeding power to the outlet and the large black/red wire (possibly 220) is going up towards the ceiling inside the conduit?

Time to pull the box cover and get out the meter

 

[57JoeFoMoPar]

BTTT because this thread just kinda got lost

 

[strutaeng]

Honestly, those 4 compressors in the first link are consumer-grade machines (including the Quincy). Everyone seems to want "best" and "least expensive" these days.

Our economy is driven by this consumer market. (Make it cheap and sell it low so they keep buying)

The best machine is the Jenny, just look at the pricetag! Those are driven like crazy around here by roofers and you still see them on Craigslist for 400-600. That tells you something.

My advice is to buy the cheapest oil-lube (since they are basically all the same) or fish for a used older compressor that has had little use.

Good luck!

 

[Wuaname]

The $439 husky D45 mentioned looks to be higher quality than other 30 gallon compressors i have been looking at. I saw it at HD yesterday.


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[D45]

My current compressor is a Craftsman 6hp ,30 gallon (vertical) tank with 135 max psi

Oil free design and loud as hell

Its about 10 years old and needs to be retired to my father

 

[bcradio]

Go with the Craftsman Professional for sure. The vertical unit is amazingly quiet and fills the tank pretty fast.

 

[D45]

I am torn between the 220v compressor with a 60 gallon tank or a 110v-sih compressor with a 30 gallon tank

Yes, my 30 gallon tank compressor has served me and my needs very well over the years

Do I really NEED at 220v unit? No

The 220v units will cost more to run, cost more to wire up, and while it would be great to have a 60 gallon tank, it is really overkill for my needs and my shop

I still rely a lot on hand tools in my shop, rather than air tools

Plus, my currently compressor is on a cart with casters that I can freely moved around the shop easily.........this still can be done with a 60 gallon 220v tank, but would be top heavy and hard to move around

Ugh

 

[D45]

The best machine is the Jenny, just look at the pricetag! Those are driven like crazy around here by roofers and you still see them on Craigslist for 400-600. That tells you something.

The Jenny does seem very nice, but for $1100 I would just go 220v

I think I will notice a nice increase in performance, going to a oiled motor that is belt driven, compared to my current oil free motor

 

[D45]

I also checked the specs on my compressor and the ratings seem a tad higher than most, if not all other 30 gallon 110v-115v compressors:

6HP

SCFM Delivery At 40 psi: 8.6

SCFM Delivery At 90 psi: 6.4

 

[unslow1]

I have a 220V upright in one garage and a Craftsman 110V 40 GL in the other. I don't think you can get the 40GL tank anymore. The only thing I don't like about the 110V is how loud it is. The fact that it's portable and will plug into any 110V makes me prefer it. I've taken it and roofed houses and painted cars at other peoples places. Even out of state at my brother's place. You can just put it in the bed of a truck and take it anywhere. It's saved a ton of money by not having to rent a compressor to do projects. Have to do a project at mom's place? No problem.

 

[D45]

Husky
1.6 HP
30 Gallon
$439
2 Cylinders Oiled
6.2 SCFM at 40 psi
5.3 SCFM at 90 psi
135 PSI Max

Dewalt
1.9 HP
30 Gallon
$590
2 Cylinders Oiled
7 CFM at 40 psi
5.7 CFM at 90 psi
155 PSI Max

Industrial Air
1.9 HP
30 Gallon
$645
2 Cylinders Oiled
7 CFM at 40 psi
5.7 CFM at 90 psi
155 PSI Max

Quincy
2 HP
26 Gallon
???? Cylinder Oiled
$799
Produces 8.5 CFM @ 40 PSI
Produces 7.5 CFM @ 90 PSI
135 PSI Max

Sears Professional
1.9 HP
26 Gallon
??? Cylinders Oiled
$479.99
Produces 7.2 CFM @ 40 PSI
Produces 5.8 CFM @ 90 PSI
150 PSI Max

Harbor Freight
2 HP
29 Gallon
??? Cylinders Oiled
$357.99
Produces 7.3 CFM @ 40 PSI
Produces 5.9 CFM @ 90 PSI
150 PSI Max

Campbell Hausfeld
2 HP
30 Gallon
??? Cylinders Oiled
$429.99
Produces 6.5 CFM @ 40 PSI
Produces 5.5 CFM @ 90 PSI
135 PSI Max

Sanborn SLA1983012
1.9 HP
30 Gallon
??? Cylinders Oiled
$359.00
Produces 7.7 CFM @ 40 PSI
Produces 6.0 CFM @ 90 PSI
155 PSI Max

Sanborn SLC1683066
1.6 HP
30 Gallon
??? Cylinders Oiled
$419.00
Produces 6.2 CFM @ 40 PSI
Produces 5.5 CFM @ 90 PSI
135 PSI Max

PowerMate
1.6 HP
30 Gallon
??? Cylinders Oiled
$489.00
Produces 6.2 CFM @ 40 PSI
Produces 5.3 CFM @ 90 PSI
155 PSI Max

 

[loranger]

I also checked the specs on my compressor and the ratings seem a tad higher than most, if not all other 30 gallon 110v-115v compressors:

6HP

SCFM Delivery At 40 psi: 8.6

SCFM Delivery At 90 psi: 6.4

Those old compressor ratings are lies! I had a 26 gallon craftsman oil less and went to the 27 gallon professional and it is miles ahead of the oil less one. Way quieter and a lot faster.

 

[D45]

Such decisions.......I like the power of the 60 gallon 220v compressor, but like being able to use the 30 gallon 115v compressor at a variety of outlets

The 30 gallon tank will also be easier to roll and move around on a cart with casters