ChristopherLutz, thanks. I took it apart to get it downstairs. Back working nicely. It was set to 185 (supposed to be 175). Only lost 5 psi after 12 hours. I think it was leaking out the drain-**** as there are a few drops. I hate those *****, I think I'll swap it out for a nice mini ball valve.
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Too funny. While I'm still setting up my new (old) Campbell Hausfeld, I needed a bit of air in a tractor tire. I fired up my standby little 10 Gal Ingersoll-Rand, finished filling a tire, then a rust hole blew out in the bottom. That's about exactly 12 hours after the new one was operational. Good timing or Jealous compressor 
Coloshaver
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Lets see some details??? It looks great!
It's a 5HP 80 gallon Bendpak TriMax. It is rated at 23CFM @ 90psi.
Romaha_UKR
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hi
Please help me determine the model of the compressor, because the plate is not readable
Ingersoll-Rand
Type 30
SIZE 3& 1 ¾ x 2 ¾
MODEL NO .....?????
Serial NO 30T20941
Please help me determine the model of the compressor, because the plate is not readable
Ingersoll-Rand
Type 30
SIZE 3& 1 ¾ x 2 ¾
MODEL NO .....?????
Serial NO 30T20941
ford33
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I live in a townhome community in Chicago and my little 2 car garage doesn't have room for my compressor. My master bedroom is above the garage and when the compressor runs it is clearly heard in the bedroom which annoys my wife. I needed to get that compressor out of the garage.
Looking around the house I decided the best place to put it was near the side entrance to the house and I disguised it by making a planter stand to cover it. My wife is happy because the loud compressor is not in the house and she has a planter stand to display more flowers. The plant stand also quiets the noise and after 2 years my neighbors haven't noticed or said anything. Vistors remark how nice it is to have flowers by the door but don't know the reason for the flowers is to hide the compressor.
To get the compressor outside, I ran a dedicated 20 amp electrical circuit to the porch and then ran copper pipe for compressed air into the house, through the basement ceiling and into the garage.
Looking around the house I decided the best place to put it was near the side entrance to the house and I disguised it by making a planter stand to cover it. My wife is happy because the loud compressor is not in the house and she has a planter stand to display more flowers. The plant stand also quiets the noise and after 2 years my neighbors haven't noticed or said anything. Vistors remark how nice it is to have flowers by the door but don't know the reason for the flowers is to hide the compressor.
To get the compressor outside, I ran a dedicated 20 amp electrical circuit to the porch and then ran copper pipe for compressed air into the house, through the basement ceiling and into the garage.
Here is mine. I purchase it used for 20$!
The seller said that the compressor didn't stop anymore on the high limit. So he bypassed the pressure switch and he plugged and unplugged it when he wanted to use it.
It's a Campbell Hausfeld 30 gal, 5.5 cfm @ 90 psi with a 2hp magnatek motor.
Not sure about the pump if it's the original or not. Maybe someone can help me to identify it?
So I brought it home, I rewired the switch, added a ball valve on the drain and I re-adjusted the high pressure cut-off with the screw on the top of the switch and voila! A perfect working compressor for 20 bucks! I just have to make a new guard for the strap and pulleys and it will be perfect.
The seller said that the compressor didn't stop anymore on the high limit. So he bypassed the pressure switch and he plugged and unplugged it when he wanted to use it.
It's a Campbell Hausfeld 30 gal, 5.5 cfm @ 90 psi with a 2hp magnatek motor.
Not sure about the pump if it's the original or not. Maybe someone can help me to identify it?
So I brought it home, I rewired the switch, added a ball valve on the drain and I re-adjusted the high pressure cut-off with the screw on the top of the switch and voila! A perfect working compressor for 20 bucks! I just have to make a new guard for the strap and pulleys and it will be perfect.
That pump looks very similar to my 20 year old CH compressor. Mine broke the belt a couple of years ago and the only place I could find one was from Campbell Hausfield. If you remove the air filter, you should find a ½" threaded hole, a Solberg filter will screw directly into it. You can get the filter at amazon.com
Thank you!
It has the ½" threaded hole. I'm glad you give me this info, it was my next question.
burleyfarm
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Here's a picture of my new IR compressor and drain valve.
I've got to find a new air filter and pressure valve but for now it's up and running.
I've got to find a new air filter and pressure valve but for now it's up and running.
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brianpgriset
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Finally got my one (and only) air drop with coxreels 50ft. hose reel and my home brew aftercooler/dripleg setup on my QT7.5. The hose reel is great!
New comer herehave seen some nice compressor here and
decided to post mine. bought it 2 years ago from snap on.It is a blue point but all my paperwork says devilbiss.I know little about this company, maybe someone here can give me a heads up about them.
PECVD2
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Here is mine. I purchase it used for 20$!
The seller said that the compressor didn't stop anymore on the high limit. So he bypassed the pressure switch and he plugged and unplugged it when he wanted to use it.
It's a Campbell Hausfeld 30 gal, 5.5 cfm @ 90 psi with a 2hp magnatek motor.
Not sure about the pump if it's the original or not. Maybe someone can help me to identify it?
So I brought it home, I rewired the switch, added a ball valve on the drain and I re-adjusted the high pressure cut-off with the screw on the top of the switch and voila! A perfect working compressor for 20 bucks! I just have to make a new guard for the strap and pulleys and it will be perfect.
Your pump looks just like the one on a CH I recently inherited from my late father.
kminnick
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This is my Curtis 180 gallon tank driven by 10 HP motor. I think it puts out something like 36 CFM... It was a backup compressor for a factory that had a IR screw compressor. They ran it occasionally to keep it operational. It's a beast, but I only had to give $700 for it!
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1Garageman
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Wholey $hit, you got that for only $700?? Our you missing a "0" or is that the deal of the century???
Great steal
!I have a 5 hp 80 gallon Emglo 220V single phase 4 cyl 2 stage pump.... got it used, from newspaper ad about 10 years ago, I called the company on it before DeWalt swallowed them up mine is a 1987 model. has always given me plenty of air for anyting I have asked of it.... but recently it is puttin oil into the moisture traps it never used to; still puts out all the air it always has but I think it may be gettin close to rebuild time
my big comp puts out like either 17 or 19 CFM at 175 PSI but I have a 5 HP Briggs and Stratton powered Emglo for mobile use/backup duty with single stage "DU" pump
mine originally used to be on a pair of "hot dog" tanks til one got a hole in it
I bought a craftsman 25 gallon airless POS that the motor went bad on and mounted my Emglo mount bracket onto the Sears ( really a C-H) tank and I was in business again I like the 25 galloon tank way better than the twin 4 gallon hotdog tanks for the larger reserve the engine idles down way more than it did with the hotdogs
mine originally used to be on a pair of "hot dog" tanks til one got a hole in it
I bought a craftsman 25 gallon airless POS that the motor went bad on and mounted my Emglo mount bracket onto the Sears ( really a C-H) tank and I was in business again I like the 25 galloon tank way better than the twin 4 gallon hotdog tanks for the larger reserve the engine idles down way more than it did with the hotdogs
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boosteddsm92
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FWIW, you can always call Jenny, same compressors, they can help you w/whatever you need.
niget2002
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Here's my ancient air compressor. From what dad says, he was only a kid/teenager when HIS dad bought it used. There's no telling how old it is.
It needs some work as the compressor seems to be binding up when it gets higher up into the PSI range. I don't know if it is the pump or the electric motor binding up.
Once I get my workbench built, I'll probably tear it down and rebuild what I can.
EDIT: All this air compressor talk made me curious, so I went and rubbed around on it some and I found a plaque that has more details on it:
Speedaire Model 3Z394, 3/4 HP 1 phase
The Air compressor plaque says it is Model 27498
I'm trying to see if I can find any information on this now
It needs some work as the compressor seems to be binding up when it gets higher up into the PSI range. I don't know if it is the pump or the electric motor binding up.
Once I get my workbench built, I'll probably tear it down and rebuild what I can.
EDIT: All this air compressor talk made me curious, so I went and rubbed around on it some and I found a plaque that has more details on it:
Speedaire Model 3Z394, 3/4 HP 1 phase
The Air compressor plaque says it is Model 27498
I'm trying to see if I can find any information on this now
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kams1973
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Fixed it for ya
niget2002
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Yup. Figured that one out shortly after my post. Apparently the bottom part of the 'z' wasn't as durable as the rest of the label.
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Flash69
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Anyone know a place to get a good deal on a compressor in Austin, TX? I have been watching CL for over 2 months and found nothing really good.
FancyLearnin
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After a week of waiting for shipment of my disconnect switch...
...and a couple other odd parts, I finally got my new compressor up and running.
It is sweet - true 5 hp motor, auto-drain...
...magnetic starter, all USA made except a couple pipe fittings that clearly say China on them.
I added some Mason vibration isolators:
...but they are not needed so much, the compressor is so smooth. All in all a nice addition to my shop and likely the last compressor I will ever buy.
...and a couple other odd parts, I finally got my new compressor up and running.
It is sweet - true 5 hp motor, auto-drain...
...magnetic starter, all USA made except a couple pipe fittings that clearly say China on them.
I added some Mason vibration isolators:
...but they are not needed so much, the compressor is so smooth. All in all a nice addition to my shop and likely the last compressor I will ever buy.
magnusk750
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Saylor Beall is sweet. Just look at their homepage, old skool quality feel have made it to the web.
Gratefuldiver
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I think i just scored a hell of a deal on a SB VT-737-80. Its a 99 3 phase so I have to switch it over to single phase to use in my shop but for $250 how could I pass it up. I know its 12 years old but it has all the service records with it and the tank looks good.
SB gave me the Baldor single phase P# and I hope to be able to rewire the starter to work.
SB gave me the Baldor single phase P# and I hope to be able to rewire the starter to work.
EOC_Jason
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What are you going to do with the old 3-ph motor?
Gratefuldiver
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Sell it to help pay for the single phase
Well my pin up girl is a 1957 (the year I got my first job working in a garage) Brunner. I purchased it off a truck that came through with several compressor he had for sale in 1976 when all the gas stations started closing and going to self service. It has served me over 35 years every day. If you can find one of those old compressors, they are much better than any thing you will find for $1000. I also have 2 Quincey compressor that were made sometimes in the 60's. Still pumping air.
tuscarora dave
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Here's my new compressor. It's a 5 H.P. dual stage compressor with 80 gallon tank. I think it's 17.3 cfm @175 psi. Any tools I own such as air sanders/polishers, grinders etc. can be run continuously and the compressor will catch up and shut down during the use of said tools. This gives me a little room for growth so I guess I got the right unit for my needs. I used all American made equipment from Industrial Motor Supply to plumb it in with. I can't think of the brand names other than Parker air fittings. It cost $1000 for all the peripheral items, but I know that they will last and not start blowing apart and leaking in a short amount of time.
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irisservice
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Very nice...made in the USA one Pump looks sweetAfter a week of waiting for shipment of my disconnect switch...
...and a couple other odd parts, I finally got my new compressor up and running.
It is sweet - true 5 hp motor, auto-drain...
...magnetic starter, all USA made except a couple pipe fittings that clearly say China on them.
I added some Mason vibration isolators:
...but they are not needed so much, the compressor is so smooth. All in all a nice addition to my shop and likely the last compressor I will ever buy.
Can you share the specs on those? I need a set...
FancyLearnin
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You can find the specs here:
http://www.mason-industries.com/masonind/_doc/pdf/ND26.pdf
It is obviously important that you pick mounts for which your compressor is not too heavy. But it is equally as important that you get ones for which your compressor is not _too light_. If you don't have enough weight, there will not be enough force on the mounts to actually deflect them.
My compressor weighs about 650 lbs., so I picked ND-B-Red. Their range is 110 - 235 lbs each, which puts it at 440 - 940 with 4 of them. At 650 lbs I am right in the sweet spot, and the ND-B series had the right physical dimensions to fit my compressor legs perfectly.
The Mason vibrations isolators are sweet. When my compressor starts up you can actually see it deflect slightly as the motor's torque overcomes its static inertia. When it's running you cannot feel a single vibration in the floor. I can actually grab the compressor and wiggle it slightly, but it immediately returns to its natural position. My compressor is bolted to the mounts, but it is not bolted to the floor. The mounts are completely rubber-covered, even on the bottom, so they grip my epoxy-coated floor well enough just with friction.
I like how they fit inside the legs of my compressor, but that can also be mounted under a flat-bottom leg if that is what your compressor has. You can even mount them upside-down.