Nice, I have that on my Xmas list. let us know what you think of it and how loud it is Thanks rob.
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Nice, I have that on my Xmas list. let us know what you think of it and how loud it is Thanks rob.
bgott
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I would use a 1/2" regulator. When you plumb your garage you are going to do it in 1/2", right? You have already spent some change, Quincys aren't cheap. Why go cheap now? Go 1/2" up to the quick connect for the hose.
GeorgiaHybrid
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I would also head to Harbor Freight and buy a 1/2" Goodyear 50 ft rubber hose and then road trip on to Northern Tools (or somewhere else) and buy some Milton Hi-Flo type "V" fittings. Your old ones will still fit in the coupler and the larger connectors will make you air guns scream.
Without a doubt, get a 1/2 regulator. You might get tempted though like I did and swap the bung in the tank over to a 3/4" outlet and a 3/4 fliter/regulator. That will let you use 3/4 lines in the main runs in the shop and use 1/2 lines for drops. Quincy's can push a LOT of air and there is no need to limit them..
Without a doubt, get a 1/2 regulator. You might get tempted though like I did and swap the bung in the tank over to a 3/4" outlet and a 3/4 fliter/regulator. That will let you use 3/4 lines in the main runs in the shop and use 1/2 lines for drops. Quincy's can push a LOT of air and there is no need to limit them..
HarleyGraffix
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Hi Rob.
Well we got the 220 run into the garage and took her for a test spin, I must say I was impressed with how much quieter this Quincy is compared to many I've seen/heard in the past.
Very pleased with it.
If Santa does bring ya one I know you'll be very very pleased with it.
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HarleyGraffix
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As luck would have it A friend had a 1/2 IR Seperator/Regulator/Oiler sitting in his garage attic.
I'm not using the oiler but to have this setup saved me a lot of cash, on ebay the same unit used is going for almost 200 bucks,
I still have to hard pipe the garage but this will work for the short term.
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benjamming
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Harley,
Don't forget that you'll want ~ 12" clearance from the wall for the unit.
Don't forget that you'll want ~ 12" clearance from the wall for the unit.
It's fairly loud but not deafening,It doesn't really bother me. I plan to put a partition up to block some of the noise soon.
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I started this IR dual 3hp/3ph compressor with a Rotary converter from 240v single phase.
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HarleyGraffix
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Are you referring to When I hard pipe the unit?
If so that's about what I have now if not an inch or 2 more due to the shelf I have just to the right of the compressor.
That's funny you brought that up btw, I was wondering if there was a standard setup that I should follow when I pipe it out.
Joe69
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Here's my 11 year old Emglo, it looks it too!
Joe
Joe
HarleyGraffix
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Here's my 11 year old Emglo, it looks it too!
Joe
That'll be my next purchase, I need to replace my pancake compressor and was looking into a Gas model since we do alot of Camping and usually I take the little Pancake and a generator for those (Just in case) moments.
Joe69
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Dewalt bought Emglo, and as far as I can tell, they no longer make the 4 cyl pump with the 8 hp Honda. They only list a 2 cyl pump with a 5.5hp. Too bad, I've worked this one to death, and it's been great.
Joe
Joe
wineslob
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Here are the first two compressors we used. Both are not in service at this time.
50 hp Champion:
1957 Gardner Denver 40 hp. Rated at 160 cfm @ 90 psi. The bore/stroke is 9" X 9".
50 hp Champion:
1957 Gardner Denver 40 hp. Rated at 160 cfm @ 90 psi. The bore/stroke is 9" X 9".
wineslob
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1971 100 HP rotary screw, rating is 380 cfm @ 100 psi, this is our back up machine.
And the main machine, a 2005 I/R 100 hp rated at 450 cfm @ 100 psi.
(cover is off so you can see the guts)
And the main machine, a 2005 I/R 100 hp rated at 450 cfm @ 100 psi.
(cover is off so you can see the guts)
benjamming
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I was bringing it up so that you have good airflow & maintenance access. I used 18". I guess I planned on gaining 100# of fat or something.
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I was bringing it up so that you have good airflow & maintenance access. I used 18". I guess I planned on gaining 100# of fat or something.
Hehehe I infact added on the pounds over the last 10 years and did allow enough room to squeeze my (More for the wife to love) self full access to all areas of the the Compressor.
I've decided next weekend will be the time to hard pipe this through the Garage.
For the time being I'm only planning 2 drops, One by the Bay door and another by the Back Man door.
I was considering adding a reel outside like so many public garages have, well used to have back in the day but am wondering about how to keep the hose from Freezing.
I have a heated garage but have no control over Mother Nature.
Is there a preferred way to use an outside line or would that be too much of a hassle to even consider?
irisservice
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tagging along
bgott
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Wineslob, I worked for a shop in Tampa, FL. years ago that had a G-D 9x9 we used for the shop compressor. It was built in the '40s and the tag had ratings for if it was used as a compressor or if it was used as a steam engine.
sstruckguy
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This is the PERFECT example of "they don't build them like they used too". Some real quality machines, that are still giving quality service 
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wineslob
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I think some of the machines could be used as a power source if your plant had steam. IE; run steam through it and convert the steam pressure to rotary movement. I've seen the same machines rated for gas compression also, but the stuffing box had to be different.
The fun part is mounting those oldies. The pads for the compressor and the motor are continious concrete pourings and the pad is 3-4 X's thicker than normal because of the dynamic load of the compressor when it's running.
It still moved the entire pad it's mounted to when it was running. Not much, but you could see and feel it.
bgott
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Yep, I helped pour the pad when we moved this one. We used one of those concrete trailers you could rent when you bought the concrete. I got the loaded trailer to the shop and there was too much **** in the way to back through the shop. Not wanting to wheelbarrow concrete through the shop all day we decided to unhook the trailer and push it throught the shop with a fork lift. You'd figure that the tongue would be heavier on the trailer, right? Wrong! When I cut the trailer loose from the truck it flopped over backwards and slopped concrete all through the shop. That was a nasty mess to clean up!
wharvey
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Here's mine:
I've had it for two years now and I guess I should do some maintenance on it. It doesn't get hard use but I guess an oil change is probably in order.
I've had it for two years now and I guess I should do some maintenance on it. It doesn't get hard use but I guess an oil change is probably in order.
wineslob
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Here's mine:
I've had it for two years now and I guess I should do some maintenance on it. It doesn't get hard use but I guess an oil change is probably in order.
Champions are nice machines.
Unless the oil looks dirty, don't bother changing it, unless your'e bored?
Joe69
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I should take a pic of the compressor in our shop. It must be 60 years old, and has pistons the size of a 425 Cat. It's a monster! The motor has a lifting eye built on it, because it would take a crane to lift it. It's a Chicago Pneumatic.
Joe
Joe
Post a pic please
Joe69
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Here's the IR compressor I have in my garage.
Joe
Joe
Is that pump a "234", if so is there a part number on the air filter assembly? I have an IR with two 3hp "234" pumps and need two air filters. ThanksHere's the IR compressor I have in my garage.
Joe
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Joe69
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According to the tag, the pump is a 2340L5.
The complete air cleaner assy is a 32170953, the replacement element is a 32170979, which interchanges to a 2374 Napa. Hope that helps.
Joe
vettebrett
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Here is my big one, I have the 80 gal pictured here, 1 26 gallon and 1 18 gallon all for a garage that is 400 sq ft.
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DeCaff
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Ok, I'm absolutely new here, but a Google search on installing a 220V line brought me here.
After I read about the first 5 posts in this thread, I KNEW I had to register and show off my new toy somewhere where it mattered.
*The Trans Am (yes, Pontiac) forums didn't seem to give two craps so here I am....
Here's my newly bought (Black Friday sale), $400, 10.2 cfm @ 90psi, 3.5hp, 60 gallon air compressor.
The good:
less than $500 bought brand new from Home Depot.
60 gallons - more than I'll EVER need.
10.2 scfm @ 90psi - again, more than I'll EVER need.
The bad:
It's never been used (I don't have a 220V line)
It's HEAVY!!!
It's home is my basement (I don't have a garage, or room to build one).
So, on the pics:
Here's my Harbor Freight pressure regulator.
...and 100 feet of rubber hose. That's all I'll ever need.
Now, however, on to a more important question: Would it be possible to mount that pressure regulator right to the tank - using the brass fittings that connect the tank to the air filter.
Or... should I mount the regulator to the wall to the left of the tank and use brass fittings or something flexible to connect the tank to the air filter?
As long as the compressor is plumbed, it shouldn't matter if it has option 2, right?
After I read about the first 5 posts in this thread, I KNEW I had to register and show off my new toy somewhere where it mattered.
*The Trans Am (yes, Pontiac) forums didn't seem to give two craps so here I am....
Here's my newly bought (Black Friday sale), $400, 10.2 cfm @ 90psi, 3.5hp, 60 gallon air compressor.
The good:
less than $500 bought brand new from Home Depot.
60 gallons - more than I'll EVER need.
10.2 scfm @ 90psi - again, more than I'll EVER need.
The bad:
It's never been used (I don't have a 220V line)
It's HEAVY!!!
It's home is my basement (I don't have a garage, or room to build one).
So, on the pics:
Here's my Harbor Freight pressure regulator.
...and 100 feet of rubber hose. That's all I'll ever need.
Now, however, on to a more important question: Would it be possible to mount that pressure regulator right to the tank - using the brass fittings that connect the tank to the air filter.
Or... should I mount the regulator to the wall to the left of the tank and use brass fittings or something flexible to connect the tank to the air filter?
As long as the compressor is plumbed, it shouldn't matter if it has option 2, right?
mustangcrazy77
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She's not much, but it was a decent deal being only $175 (with a new motor) including the extra tank, a 50ft 1/2" dia. of goodyear and another 50ft 3/8" dia. of no-brand. Also included was a regulator and on/off valve (which seems to bleed air when on). It was hard to find specs on it, but it seems to be an old craftsman/devilbiss 2-stage intercooled setup.
stratoguzzi
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Bought this compressor used in 1982-Saylor Beale 705-5HP Marathon motor.Best piece of equipment I own.Inside an old pump house made of stone that my great grandfather built around 1926.A pipe to the garage brings the air in.Totally quiet good location for a air compressor IMHO.
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Vinko
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FFPL: did you compare the high-impact plastic connectors that are offered by Kaiser, among others? I wonder how those are compared to the nickle-plated brass connectors? I saw this (plastic connector) set up at the Kaiser booth at a trade show.
I've got the SB vertical 755-120. After nearly 15 or 16 years, I should probably replace the rubber feet. The hockey puck idea sounds good.
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GzrGlide
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First of all, welcome to the journal.
Go with option 2.
By the way, I have the same compressor and it works very well.
Better run that 220V line!
Poke around here. Lots of good people with great information about anything and everything you need to know about garages and compressors and tools.
I just picked this up for $700. I knew this was a smoking deal before I priced a new one, but after I looked at a local store ($1535), I about crapped my pants.
Quincy QT-5, with an 80 gallon tank. He had it in his enclosed trailer ready to haul to Boise, and he dropped it off in my shop.
Today is a good day, patience really paid off.
And when I thought it could not get any better, Notre Dame hired Kelly as the new head coach.
I am going to buy a lottery ticket!
Quincy QT-5, with an 80 gallon tank. He had it in his enclosed trailer ready to haul to Boise, and he dropped it off in my shop.
Today is a good day, patience really paid off.
And when I thought it could not get any better, Notre Dame hired Kelly as the new head coach.
I am going to buy a lottery ticket!
