Can you identify this compressor?

[JonathanLaporte]

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Today I bought a old compressor! 80$ yippi!

Cant find any info on it.

Pretty much think its oil lubricated but dont know how to take care of it..

Need your help.

Any idea of the capacity?

 

[JonathanLaporte]

Engine tag.

Says volt:230 and on the other side 115. I don't understand the actual compressor is running on 115 right now.,

 

[MacMcMacmac]

Engine tag.

Says volt:230 and on the other side 115. I don't understand the actual compressor is running on 115 right now.,

Multiply the HP X 4 and you will be in the ballpark for CFM output. It all looks like the original setup. Brunner parts can be found at Atmosphair in Markham, ON.

Many small motors are dual-voltage capable. It depends on how the combination of leads are hooked up inside the motor.

I would find a way to inspect or pressure test that tank. It is getting pretty old.

 

[kams1973]

You have an old brunner pump.

 

[wild cowboy]

you did very good for $80 - but as someone commented before, that tank is getting old and potentially unsafe, it all depends on how diligent the previous owner was about draining it, and the humidity of the area where it lived. The upside is that tanks back then were severely overbuilt! (unlike today)

even if you have to buy a new tank, you are still left with a great deal

the motor is single phase 230V, but could be rigged up for single phase 115V easily - but, I think you should run it at 230V, put a dryer plug on it and unplug the dryer when the little woman is not lookin - running it at 230V will cut the current in half and be much easier on the motor! - also some motors seem to produce more horsepower at 230V, so you would more easily attain max psi.

the oil is no problem, it appears to be splash lubricated, have you checked thoroughly for a site glass than might have been painted over? - as for type of oil, you will be surprised, but any 5W-20, 5W-30, 0W-20 or 0W-30 synthetic will work fabulous - I personally like Pennzoil Platinum or Ultra - but any good full synthetic from Castrol, Mobil 1, Valvoline, etc. would be great and much easier on the pump and motor than the original single weight oil. Modern oils have improved a LOT!

it has a big 1725 rpm motor, so it will be powerful and relatively quiet - great stuff!

with a new tank or this tank verified as safe, you have a compressor that to buy a similar one new would be $2000+ - it's a single stage, but a dang nice one! - probably not gonna get more than 125-130 psi out of it.

if you own a boroscope, you can inspect the inside of the tank!

 

[G_P]

Isnt that an old refrigeration compressor. Thats why is lists xxxlbs of freon?

 

[wild cowboy]

Isnt that an old refrigeration compressor. Thats why is lists xxxlbs of freon?

well I am thinking not, notice how the data plate is blank on the pounds area?

every thing else is stamped with authority!

I think this company just saved money and reused some serial number plates!