Best garage compressor for $2500ish

[gotham]

I'm moving and selling my IR 7.5hp, single phase, vertical 80 gal tank compressor. It's rated at 24 cfm at 175 psi. Brand new it's about $2500 including shipping. My main use recently has been airblast / mist for a milling machine but also some air tools. I'd like to get into some abrasive blasting.

I've seen the Eastwood scroll for $1500 but it's only 12 cfm @ 90 psi.

I got a quote for a Kaeser 5hp airtower (screw compressor plus dryer) 21 cfm $6,750. That is 3ph single phase $850 - $1000 more.

For the time being, the compressor will be in my garage so space and noise are a concern. In a year or two I hope to build a detached shop. What is the next step up from the Eastwood scroll?

 

[Strouty]

For the price you are considering and the fact that you want to sand blast with it, that IR is about the best deal, if you do buy a new one, inquire about the model with the built in aftercooler, it is much cheaper to buy complete than it is to build it later.

Also I think tractor supply sells them and you can usually find a coupon for a nice discount. Are you just thinking sell the one you have and buy another due to cost of moving it?

 

[gotham]

Yes, selling due to the cost of moving. I was hoping to upgrade to something quieter for the garage.

 

[cvairwerks]

You are only talking about 1 pallet position on the truck. Unless you know you are going to max out the floor of the truck, I wouldn’t get rid of it. Probably better to add an additional compressor if you are doing any heavy duty blasting. There are several things you can do to quiet them down.

 

[Finky198]

You all ready have one of the most powerful non 3 phase models on the market and your looking to sell that and spend more money to get something less powerful...? And you want to blast??

Not to mention the used market on the IR 7.5 is not great $800-$1200 in good clean condition.

I have the same IR 7.5hp compressor had to move it into the shop in pieces due to the height... I am all of 150 lbs, but I can say it wasn’t to bad, we have a boiler lift / small mechanical elevator in the shop, that helped to raise and lower the pump and motor from the tank. Then I moved the tank by itself and reassembled... I would do it again in a heart beat. Was done in about 2hr by myself... with 2-3 guy it could easily be moved complete as long as you clear of obstructions and have a way to load it... I don’t plan on moving mine, but I’m on the lookout for another and will most like have to repeat the same process over again.

If you modify the intake and rubber mount the tank, or all of it in my case,
It’s substantially quieter then stock.

 

[Marctrees]

The small investment of time and $ of moving your T30 is easily trumped by all the advantages of keeping it.



Marc

 

[Trey T]

How about two of the Eastwood scroll compressor for $3K?

 

[matt_i]

I'm not convinced a screw compressor would be better. Granted I work around 60hp Quincys but they don't shut off when they are not compressing...the motor continues to spin just under no load. So I can't say that this applies apples-to-apples with an Eastwood or Kaeser screw but if like the bigger dogs it would drive me absolutely nuts.

Now if you had a serious constant need for the air, then yes, quieter, and more efficient, I agree there. But the long stretches of cricket-y peace and quiet when doing most anything else except for blasting would be worth more to me. When blasting its noisy as can be anyway so what's a little more noise.

So I would be in the camp of keeping the T30. As mentioned can you even sell it for 1/2 of the "new" price?

 

[tarbellb]

Go read up on the Eastwood scroll thread, there have been numerous failures. Interesting new market segment, but I wouldnt jump in just yet.

 

[Trey T]

You're right and it appears that they pulled the product off for any further ordering.

 

[gotham]

Thanks everyone. I'll think it over a bit more. I'm moving 2000 miles so I can't just pop in it the back of a pickup across town. I mentioned blasting because I know it's air intensive. I currently have no blasting equipment.

 

[redmondjp]

Thanks everyone. I'll think it over a bit more. I'm moving 2000 miles so I can't just pop in it the back of a pickup across town. I mentioned blasting because I know it's air intensive. I currently have no blasting equipment.

Is it still bolted to a pallet? If so, load it first thing into the moving truck as far forward as possible.

 

[American Locomotive]

It'd still cost <$1000 to move that compressor across the country by freight.

 

[bochnak]

So your options are:

1. Sell current at 1k or more loss, and buy new for 2500. So 3500 or so out of pocket.

2. Move current to new destination, less than 1k.

I'd go for #2. Find products to make it quieter.

 

[General Geoff]

You're right and it appears that they pulled the product off for any further ordering.

Still listed for me...

 

[lutter94]

So your options are:

1. Sell current at 1k or more loss, and buy new for 2500. So 3500 or so out of pocket.

2. Move current to new destination, less than 1k.

I'd go for #2. Find products to make it quieter.

Your math is backwards, 1500 or so out of pocket.

 

[American Locomotive]

Your math is backwards, 1500 or so out of pocket.

Compressor originally cost $2000. Sell for $1000. Loss = $1000. Buy new $2500 compressor. Net loss now $3500.

 

[sberry]

I like that math, makes sense to me.

 

[Mr_B]

Keep what you got and make effort on sensible transport options/cost .
I would consider making a small external lean-to for housing the compressor/storage with some sound proofing and fan.
My shop plenty room for compressor but we added lean-to for bit of dry storage and mainly as wanted compressor out of shop to reduce noise .

 

[gotham]

Keep what you got and make effort on sensible transport options/cost .
I would consider making a small external lean-to for housing the compressor/storage with some sound proofing and fan.
My shop plenty room for compressor but we added lean-to for bit of dry storage and mainly as wanted compressor out of shop to reduce noise .

That seems to be the consensus. If I ship it on a truck how do I have them strap it down? I can handle the pallet but it's top heavy without great tie down points. or do I lay it down? Drain the oil?

I think it stays inside. I'd be worried about the neighbors hearing it plus cold temps.

 

[Mr_B]

stand it up if footprint/space issue in haulage, couple ratchet straps .
I moved one upright with straps and tank feet clamped to pallet, stuck it front corner of truck and put one strap around it keep it in place .
If insulate/noise control lean-to with insulation/foam etc external noise minimal and temps not too low, compressor wants be kept cool/ventilated .
even inside garage it will be noisy without any effort on sound control .

 

[bsaint]

Call up Delta Air Compressors outta Freeport NY. They are good guys I see them post on Instagram all the time. Nothing beats buying a compressor from a local guy who has an interest in seeing it run a long life.

Let them know Berkshire Pump & Power out of Western Mass sent ya via instagram.

https://www.deltaaircompressor.com/

 

[American Locomotive]

That seems to be the consensus. If I ship it on a truck how do I have them strap it down? I can handle the pallet but it's top heavy without great tie down points. or do I lay it down? Drain the oil?

I think it stays inside. I'd be worried about the neighbors hearing it plus cold temps.

You would attach it to a pallet via its feet and some metal straps and ship it up-right. Laying it down would require a larger pallet and higher freight costs.

 

[Marctrees]

The main risk in shipping is somebody allowing very high COG Dolly Parton to tipover.

When I moved my 80 gal T30, MN to TX, I took the time to remove motor and comp... but of course, that does take some time and effort.

If you have enough Guys and a good corner of a truck to strap in, intact traveling is totally fine.

Marc

 

[Skin]

Take the pump and motor off. Ship the tank.

 

[gotham]

Looks like I'm keeping this thing. How do I strap it on a flatbed trailer? It's still on the pallet that it came on but there isn't anything good to hook onto higher up. I think it came in a big box in a box truck or van.

 

[mike93lx]

Looks like I'm keeping this thing. How do I strap it on a flatbed trailer? It's still on the pallet that it came on but there isn't anything good to hook onto higher up. I think it came in a big box in a box truck or van.

With straps.

You can run them to the motor mounting plate. Use one more strap than you think you need and check them after a short drive. I would also lag the pallet to the trailer if possible, but that is probably overkill.

 

[Finky198]

This is good advice ^^^ figure you are traveling a long distance so make sure to check the load often throughout the trip and re-tighten any straps. And it’s probably best to use bolts, nuts, and washers to attach it to the pallet. I’ve had lags pull out of pallets before although it’s not common for a 2000 mile trip... it’ll cost a few extra dollars for 100% security...

 

[gotham]

This is going on a 53' flat bed. I assume truck will have big straps and there really isn't any where to hook or loop them.

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[Marctrees]

"53' Flat bed" ???????

Do you mean 53' box van ?

So, just stand it in a corner and pile **** all around it snugly.

Done.

Marc

 

[Marctrees]

Straps if any go over the tank and under the welded on motor/ pump base... w chafe protecting something where it rubs against sharp edges.

Marc

 

[gotham]

"53' Flat bed" ???????

Do you mean 53' box van ?

So, just stand it in a corner and pile **** all around it snugly.

Done.

Marc

I meant what I said. Tractor trailer flat bed. No sides. No top. Flat bed.

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[Marctrees]

OK.

I guess I assumed the comp was traveling some long distance w household stuff.

OK. Marc

 

[gotham]

Update: Compressor made it to Colorado. It was on the original shipping pallet and I bought a couple 3' or 4' webbing lifting straps with the loops on both ends. I wrapped these up in some old jeans and threaded them along the top of the tank where the vertical plates are welded on. Then I stretched wrapped the whole thing. The trucker ran his straps through both loops on my straps.

 

[Finky198]

Good to hear it all went well... Best of luck on yours new digs...

 

[vagabond1]

I made the mistake a couple month's ago leaving my IR at the beach on my move, that is going to be an expensive mistake, glad you took yours