Compression - Show Off Your Compressor

[b-body-bob]

1967 Wayne compressor, sat unused out in the elements for about 8 years until I found it.

Judging by the mounting plate and lower legs, Wayne must have liked long legs

 

[Durka]

Very nice, - great job! Hows she run?

 

[danny_barkley]

Only in Canada would a Tire store sell sporting goods

Western Auto?

 

[Chuck79]

Very nice, - great job! Hows she run?

Thanks, it's surprisingly quiet and runs good. The compressor was given to me and I have around $150 into it.

 

[Trey T]

Chuck79: did you refurbish the valves or bought new ones?

 

[Chuck79]

I replaced the springs and the plates (upper right corner) it was the only thing that came with the valve kit I ordered. Everything else I refurbished, purchased the retaining rings local.



The head was packed with steel mesh from the oil bath filter.



I chose to make a tool from an old socket to remove the valves instead of dishing out $150 for the proper tool. The valves took some work to remove and clean up.

 

[Durka]

1967...Looks like it was a lot of work bringing that one back to life. I take it the tank wasn't in too bad of shape. That must of been cool firing that thing up after you were through.

 

[malibu101]

Just got this big guy repaired and running.
Well, it does run perfectly fine but it's not running here since it is 3 phase and I don't have 3 phase.

80 gallon 5HP with R-15B compressor

 

[Jerm]

Here are the compressor that I have that iam working with.

7.5hp 80 Gallon Ingersoll I picked up when the place I worked for closed. Currently the one in use. (sold)

5hp 100 gallon Wayne I got off Ebay needed a new contactor, will have to do more work to it, would like to do a rebuild.

7.5hp 80 gallon Quincy 244-16 that I picked up cause it was setting in the scrap pile at a service shop cause they didnt want to buy a motor. They bought a new compressor insted. I want to do a comlplete rebuild and paint on it.

 

[Kriesel]

Here are the compressor that I have that iam working with.

What are you using for a silencer on the intake? Looks like it has potential to quiet it down a lot!

 

[Steve in Louisiana]

What are you using for a silencer on the intake? Looks like it has potential to quiet it down a lot!

I to am curious about the "silencer". It looks like an Ingersoll-Rand Silencer.

Does it really make a difference?

Steve

 

[Jerm]

I will look and see if there is a part number on it when I get home. It was on there when I got the compressor. I tried it with if off and it does help, but once I get my enclosure built I will probably do a remote intake to get it out of the same air as the rest of the unit.

 

[Durka]

Huh, - does it say Thrush on it anywhere?

 

[Jerm]

Here is the info on the silencer.

 

[Kriesel]

found this on those universal silencers:
http://www.universalaet.com/wp-content/uploads/page/absorptive.pdf

they seem to be expensive little mufflers, looking around on ebay and other locations...

 

[GYPSY400]

Here's my bad boy! I just picked it up Friday, and now I'm out of town working so it's not installed yet






It is a DV Systems ( formally known as Devilbliss). I5-5580. 80 gallon 2 stage




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[Jerm]

That DV is a good looking compressor, nice that it has a made in Canada tag on it and not one from China.

 

[Rossco]

Nice DV.

Did you get a good deal on it?

How the hell did you get it off ya truck?

 

[TorqueBangers]

My 60 Gal Campbell 6 HP strong as ever next to an 80 Gal 8 HP husky some guy literally traded me for a snap on cordless impact. Sold it the next day doubled my money!

 

[GlenC]

I plan to upgrade my old Craftsman compressor with a 10CFM 3HP Atlas Copco compressor pump... getting it w/o the motor (3 phase) may convert to belt drive... cheaper than buying a face mount 3-hp motor

 

[wildstyle]

Here is my Devilbiss 80 gallon I bought off of work for $300

 

[sberry]

Super score, would add another one at that price,, ha

 

[canuckian]

Picked this little fella up yesterday....

His friend tagged along for the ride

 

[GlenC]

It's been way too long since I've been able to work in the garage!!! My compressor can use some cleaning...

 

[GYPSY400]

Finally got it set up and wired.. I still have to plumb it in to my air system




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[Durka]

The pallet is Suppose to removed. In case you weren't aware.

 

[GYPSY400]

The pallet is Suppose to removed. In case you weren't aware.

Thanks for the tip! any volunteers to help me lift that big *****??

 

[Rossco]

Hockey pucks. If you can find any

Anyhow, good to see a Canadian buying a Canadian built unit. Unlike another patriot on this page.

 

[b-body-bob]

The pallet is Suppose to removed. In case you weren't aware.

My Champ is still sitting on the top boards from the skid it came on in 1995

 

[canuckian]

Hockey pucks. If you can find any

Anyhow, good to see a Canadian buying a Canadian built unit. Unlike another patriot on this page.

guessing you're referring to me ? I actually looked into the DV units but the local supplier didn't seem too interested in making a sale. I'm as Canadian as the next guy but there's only a certain amount of effort I'll go through to give someone my money .

 

[Rossco]

guessing you're referring to me ? I actually looked into the DV units but the local supplier didn't seem too interested in making a sale. I'm as Canadian as the next guy but there's only a certain amount of effort I'll go through to give someone my money .

Yeah am just pulling ya leg. Shame the dealer didnt entertain you.

Probably cost more to ship a DV across Canada than the Quincy cost.

Shame thou as a 447 would that blue elephant.

 

[canuckian]

Yeah am just pulling ya leg. Shame the dealer didnt entertain you.

Probably cost more to ship a DV across Canada than the Quincy cost.

Shame thou as a 447 would that blue elephant.

that was another thing that sealed the deal on the Quincy for me. Didn't have to pay a cent for shipping (normally it's $700+ direct from the factory). Dealer piggybacked it onto a stock/larger order plus gave me a discount on the unit itself.
Can't argue on the 447 vs. qr325 as I don't know a lot about the DV units (research stopped when the dealer snubbed me) but they sure do look like great machines. If the Husky I have in the attached garage ever dies I'll likely look a little harder at their SDI line.

 

[Durka]

My Champ is still sitting on the top boards from the skid it came on in 1995

Yea, a lot of people do. Curious how much quieter they are when sitting on rubber pads..if any ?

 

[Durka]

Thanks for the tip! any volunteers to help me lift that big *****??

It's only what; about 600 lbs?

 

[b-body-bob]

Thanks for the tip! any volunteers to help me lift that big *****??

A cherry picker would be your friend. Once it's off the pallet you should be able to put the pucks under it one at a time. Just find someone you don't particularly like (I kid, I kid) to stand on the other side to keep it from getting away from you when you tip it up.

Yea, a lot of people do. Curious how much quieter they are when sitting on rubber pads..if any ?

Mine's pretty quiet, relatively speaking. I considered putting pucks or insulators under it, but never got around to it.

 

[Durka]

Mine's pretty quiet, relatively speaking. I considered putting pucks or insulators under it, but never got around to it.

That Champ (gardner denver) would be quieter than my 2stage IR, in comparison. Well , it should be anyway, - even though the IR is on rubbers/+cork.

That DV looks well built GYPSY

 

[GYPSY400]

A cherry picker would be your friend. Once it's off the pallet you should be able to put the pucks under it one at a time. Just find someone you don't particularly like (I kid, I kid) to stand on the other side to keep it from getting away from you when you tip it up.



Mine's pretty quiet, relatively speaking. I considered putting pucks or insulators under it, but never got around to it.

For now im going to keep it on the pallet. . Its in an insulated room anyhow.. so no room for a cherry picker.

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[GYPSY400]

guessing you're referring to me ? I actually looked into the DV units but the local supplier didn't seem too interested in making a sale. I'm as Canadian as the next guy but there's only a certain amount of effort I'll go through to give someone my money .

I travelled to Barrie from Sudbury to pick it up. . My local dealer wanted $2200 before tax.. the dealer in Barrie sold it to me for $1885 taxes in! And the bonus is I used my company truck so all I paid was time... 7 hours round trip.

It does seem like a well built unit.. the motor is a Leeson, and I dont see any "made in china" on the compressor head.. also the welding on the tank looks stellar. It also came with a mag starter ( square D) and a ball valve for the air output and water drain.

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[mdbeck1]

Thanks for the tip! any volunteers to help me lift that big *****??

I used a couple of 2 X 4s mounted on the walls and a 4 X 4 above with a come a long and chain. Use lots of screws on the 2 X 4s and go slow with the chain.

 

[shopnut]

Just your run of the mill Campbell Hausfeld 6hp/60gal here. I bought it second hand and it seems to be in decent shape.

I'm about halfway through the installation and the story starts here if you're interested: Linky

In an effort to gain some usable space below, I'm getting it up off the floor and it will be enclosed in a ventilated cabinet when I'm all done.

Current status is the addition of some special valving and soon the automatic drain system:

Gauges, regulator, and hour meter will be located on a control panel down where I can reach it easier.

I will give a quick update when it's all finished.