Compression - Show Off Your Compressor

[chaingang]

To be honest, I can't tell the difference between made in USA and made in China iron pipe or fittings. I have asked at the plumbing supply house if they have had any comments from the plumbers and they said no one seems to care. I would rather have a USA product, but can't find it anywhere around here. I think that it is sold more on price and the perceived quality is the same. I really wonder if there is actually a quality difference? Only time will tell. If I were burying it in a wall, then I think that I might care more, but for air lines, I don't think it will matter.

As a maint, mgr in a manufacturing facility I can tell you we have had a lot of problems with non American made pipe and fittings. We use steel fittings for our steam lines and they just don't last compared to USA products. The black iron fittings are not any better. Ward(a US Company) fittings are getting very hard to find and I specifically ask for American pipe when buying it. I quit buying from the local plumbing supply houses and get ours from a steel supplier in Atlanta. The Chinese stuff is very soft and if you have to cut and thread it, it tends to pull the threads when backing the die off. Even brand new dies have not helped. The only way we have found to thread this **** is to use the pipe lathe but this won't work 35 ft in the ceilings.

 

[enginerd]

Anyone with 60-80+ Gal IR units?

Looking for a unit for the garage project. WIll be run via garage-pak lines through shop area, to main garage entrance for quick tire fillups, and blowoff gun for detailing bay.

 

[Junkman]

Chlorine gas is not only corrosive, but it is also explosive. Other than that, there is nothing wrong.

 

[goodfellow]

I have a small 2 car garage and separate wood shop. The single stage 60 gal Puma services the garage and the 30 gal single stage Kobalt is used in the wood shop.

I still own my first compressor -- 1975 Montgomery Ward 1/2 HP 7.5 Gal. It cost $89 and I saved up half a year for it when I was in high school.

 

[Kevin54]

Here is mine. I got it in a trade. It says it's 80 gallon. Looks like 3 cyl. Don't know the HP. Moved it once by hand, it's HEAVY.

Runrum....that looks like my dads compressor that he has down in his basement. It came out of a large Gulf station probably 40 years ago. It is a workhorse with many many miles on it. Lots of air has travelled thru those lines. I think 30 some years ago he was thinking about getting it rebuilt and he was told it needed new rings. Hardly a day has went by that it hasn't seen some kind of use. God forbid, but when something happens I get to inherit it. It took a few people to get it into the basement that many years ago. With my age, I know it now weighs 4 times what it did back then, so it will take at least three times the amount of people to get it back out but it will have a home in my garage, restored to original.

BTW...my compressor is the 5hp / 80gal / 2 stage Ingersol rand that everyone else is showing. Just can't get my pic reduced down to the proper size to post.

Kevin

 

[Hawk231]

Here it is finally hooked up and running.
There is ~10' of 3/4" pipe between the tank and regulator. If that proves to be to short I can add another 10 for cooling. I pressurized the lines to 95 PSI before calling it a night. We'll see what the meter reads in the morning. There were no leaks in the area around the regulator.

 

[T1704]

I'm embarrased to advertise my 33 gallon craftsman...therefore no pictures!

 

[WhatThaFrig]

Here's mine. I got it free when a customer of mine upgraded his at his shop.

 

[ng8264723]

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Here are 2 pics of my set up. 120 gallon tank 10hp baldor motor and a 2 stage pump

 

[Herb]

Chlorine gas is not only corrosive, but it is also explosive. Other than that, there is nothing wrong.

Hey, Junkman!!! I haven't seen your name around since you stopped posting on TBN!

 

[Junkman]

They ran me off TBN when I teamed up with Doc to start www.forumsforums.com . They said that if you wanted to say anything that was political to go somewere else, so we started our own site. They didn't like the fact that a lot of TBN people joined our fun place and were sharing there time between sites. I stayed away for a while and did ask to come back, but they never responded. If they don't want me, I can live with that. It is there loss, not mine. There are a lot of good websites out there, and this is one of them. Come on over and visit at our www.forumsforums.com and see if it is for you. We allow politics and a whole lot of other subjects, and we don't have any of the politically correct moderator mentality to harass you. We welcome all types of people with lots of different opinions. If you join, just put Junkman in the referral slot. I am the Senior Moderator, so you know what that means..... Nothing but good fun.

 

[Goobzilla]

Here's my Porter Cable 80 gal 2 stage:

 

[tim610007]

Hi, This is my Kellogg model 331. If anyone knows what is supposed to go in the bottom threaded hole in this side cover please let me know. Thanks to those who have responed so far.

 

[jw33]

80 gallon 2-stage Puma. It's a hoss...

 

[Bib Overalls]

I may have posted this picture once before. Shows my original set up with a very worn out CH compressor that I bought used. I have since acquired a used Puma from a friend that was upgrading his system. I pitched the CH compressor, saved the motor for a future project, and plumbed the old tank in series wityh the new. I have 120 gallons of capacity. I'm in the process of making some upgrades. When the system is presentable I'll post more pictures.

 

[brfd96]

Chlorine gas is not only corrosive, but it is also explosive. Other than that, there is nothing wrong.

Chlorine gas by itself is nonflamable. No flash point or flamable range. Only way it's an explosion hazard is if its container is exposed to direct heat causing the container to fail or if its mixed with other reactive products.

 

[brfd96]

I should have looked at the photo you were talking about better before I spoke. HTH (dry chlorine) although not flammable by itself can be very dangerous when it contact with the wrong stuff such as flammable/combustible materials. Mix this stuff with brake fluid and you have INSTANT FIRE!!! Very nasty stuff.

 

[cncjerry]

Hi, This is my Kellogg model 331. If anyone knows what is supposed to go in the bottom threaded hole in this side cover please let me know. Thanks to those who have responed so far.

Can we get a pic of where the tube coming out the top goes it will give me a better idea of what it dose if it just goes to the intake filter it will just be a crank case vent if it goes els ware it may be something else. My first guess would be a valve unloader.

 

[ImportTuner]

Can't believe the size of the compressors people have at home ... they are huge ...

 

[john 65]

My bride got me this 60 gallon unit last month from lowes.

 

[RPH]

Puma 60 gallon tank
5 hp 220 VAC, 3 cylinder
175 PSIG @ 19 cfm

Good solid compressor

 

[tsbrewers]

quincy qt-5. 5hp, 80 gallon, 2 stage.

Brew

 

[rocco]

Craftsman Professional series.

Twin cylinder, oil lubed.
7hp / 60 gallon.
230v.

 

[Roospike]

INGERSOLL-RAND Air Compressor 7.5 HP, 80 gallon, T-30 pump,24 CFM , 1 phase.

 

[Darryl2]

First post here. This is an awesome board.

Well, if it worked there is an attachment of my compressor with air-cooled aftercooler, plus a pic of my regenerative dessicant air-dryer board that supplies my fossil preperation lab.

Getting lots of inspiration here.

 

[RAYJAY]

First post here. This is an awesome board.

Well, if it worked there is an attachment of my compressor with air-cooled aftercooler, plus a pic of my regenerative dessicant air-dryer board that supplies my fossil preperation lab.

Getting lots of inspiration here.

the air cooled aftercooler did you make it yor self or what model is it and how well does it work

Jeff

 

[Darryl2]

the air cooled aftercooler did you make it yor self or what model is it and how well does it work

Jeff

It is a Dayton Speedaire. I'm not at home to check the model no. but it is not a currently available model, I found it used on Ebay.

All I can say is that it works awesome. No more HOT air into the compressor tank. I get tons of water out of my tank drain and water traps now instead of in my air lines. The moisure condenses in the aftercooler and the tank where it should. The dessicant air-dryer further dries the air down to -40f dew point but I only use that to supply my lab equipment. I use to spit water out of my air tools even with filters and traps, now I don't have that problem any longer. The air-cooled aftercooler it isn't as effective as a refrigerated one but is plenty adequate for general shop air. I use my compressor a LOT and this is the best modification that I have made.

 

[evintho]

Well, I figured I might as well get in this thread too! As most of you know, my newly acquired Ingersoll-Rand 5hp, 230v, single phase w/cast iron pump producing 18.1 CFM @ 90 psi. I love it to death!

 

[wilbilt]

My old 5HP 80 gallon 2-stage V4 Emglo. Sorry about the dust LOL

 

[timc]

My compressor I bought at Princess Auto about 4 years ago

 

[goodfellow]

My compressor I bought at Princess Auto about 4 years ago

Ya gotta love the stickers. 3 cylinders -- on a 60 gal. What's the cfm on that machine?

 

[timc]

Ya gotta love the stickers. 3 cylinders -- on a 60 gal. What's the cfm on that machine?

It's 18CFM

 

[OldCarGuy]

My 5 HP Devair (Devilbiss) two-stage TAPV-5052 air compressor. I purchased it from AirCompressorExchange in a package that included a 55 CFM Belair refrigerant dryer, auto drain valve, coalescent and particulate filters. The compressor alone was $1,800.00, add dryer, filters, auto drain valve, and shipping totaled just north of $3,500.00. A 5 HP 1750 RPM Boldar motor drives the compressor at 635 RPM. Making it the quietest and smoothest unit I have ever seen. And pumps 19.1 CFM’s @ 175PSI or 20 CFM’s @ 100PSI. One more good feature, replacing the 5 HP motor with a 7 ½ HP motor and a pulley diameter change making the compressor @ 800 RPM’s the output will increase to 25.8 CFM’s @175 PSI.

From the 80 Gallon tank, a 90 street elbow directs the air upwards through a ¾” full flow ball valve. That is connected vibration damper ¾” stainless steel flex hose.

The drain valve at the bottom of the tank was replaced with a 90 street elbow and a 3/8” copper line that is connected to the auto-drain valve. That is set for 15 minute intervals of 1 second blasts. I plugged the air dryer and drain valve into a surge protector power strip to protect their solid state controls.

Air passes through a ¾” coalescing filter that removes any oil and particles larger than 1 micron before it enters the BelAir 55 CFM refrigerated dryer. Again with ¾” pipes with unions and valves for ease of maintenance. Next through a final .01 micron filter then distributed into 300 feet 1” pipes throughout my five garages. I used 1” pipe for additional compressed air storage and to keep pressure drops to a minimum.

The small plastic hose is for water that the dryer expels.

I leave the system running 24 hours a day 7 days a week,, unless I leave town

 

[bmwpower]

My 5 HP Devair (Devilbiss) two-stage TAPV-5052 air compressor....

OldCarGuy... Is there anything you don't have? ....lol

 

[Canadian Charlie]

Here is my compressor, a ABAC 100 litre 2HP 240 volt machine. I bought it over 15 years ago (Made in England)

 

[Sidekick]

I ran copper lines for my air lines 6 years ago, i have had no problems with it. I also put in a small cooler to dry the air ( a throw away from work. Keeps my air lines free from moisture. The most expensive things were the quick connects 12 of them for inside and outside my garage ( for outside sanding and painting). Has treated me nicely. Mine is a Campbell hausfield rigged up under my work bench with fiberglass board to act as a sound deadener, Hate being unable to listen to tunes or TV while it was running- so I MacGyvered it. Now it is nice.

 

[evintho]

distributed into 300 feet of 1” pipes throughout my five garages.

Exsqueeze me............5 garages?!!!!!

 

[tylerk]

Has anyone worked with either the CP or IR screw compressors? Im looking into a new compressor for the shop I work at. There will be 3 guys working off of it, and the drier the air the better. I really like the IR units with the ref/drier built into it. Just looking for some opinions of these screw compressors compared to a "normal" compressor, something like a 7.5hp 2 stage IR. Thanks in advance!

 

[OldCarGuy]

OldCarGuy... Is there anything you don't have? ....lol

Yep,, I still have some things on my wish list. A 12 gauge 48” sheet metal foot shear and box brake, plus an automotive paint booth to name a few.

... Has anyone worked with either the CP or IR screw compressors? Im looking into a new compressor for the shop I work at. There will be 3 guys working off of it, and the drier the air the better. I really like the IR units with the ref/drier built into it. Just looking for some opinions of these screw compressors compared to a "normal" compressor, something like a 7.5hp 2 stage IR. Thanks in advance!

If it were me, I’d never consider a screw air compressor, and stick with a time proven two-stage reciprocating compressor. The Ingersoll Rand screw compressor where I worked was very troublesome. Besides being rather loud and having a higher maintenance and operating costs than a reciprocating unit, it passed a large amount of oil into the air. We eventually replaced it in two years.

...Exsqueeze me............5 garages?!!!!!

Click on my New Toy Shop build thread below,

 

[Charles (in GA)]

Just acquired this compressor, but I don't think its very practical for the shop, ha, ha.

Its an Atlas-Copco screw compressor, about 100 CFM and produces about 105 psi at peak. Powered by a two cylinder Deutz Diesel air cooled engine of 22.4Kw/30hp. My house is a log home that the original owners sprayed it with a porch and deck "stain", that thick, powdery stuff like my dad used on his deck for years. With a good coat it affords some protection to the logs, but it weathers off and looks pretty bad after a while. The only way to remove it, so a proper sealer and protectant can be put on the logs, and reveal their natural beauty is to use a commercial pressure pot (sandblaster) with ground up corn cob media. It raises the grain somewhat but apparently is the media of choice for professional log home refinishers. I had someone who claimed to have been in the business for many years come "down" (from the other side of Atlanta) to give me an estimate, that was two months ago that he was here and I'm still waiting to hear from him. Others told me it would cost $15K or so to do all the blasting, sealing and re-chinking, so when I saw this compressor on Craig'slist for a reasonable price, I bought it. Now all I need to do is find a large pressure pot, hoses, protective gear and such and spend alot of afternoons after work............

The other compressor is my "real" shop compressor. I've posted it here before, but this BBS software doesn't let you pickup pics you previously posted and repost them, duh! so I reuploaded it. A Husky 80 gal, 7.5 hp, two stage made by Campbell-Hausfeld. About 24 CFM. This one has a Made in USA pump, the newer ones of the exact same model are configured differently and the pump no longer has the USA on it.

Charles