Looking for a new air compressor for my garage/shop. Any advice would be appreciated. Major uses:
Before it shot craps, I was generally okay with my old compressor--details below--except when using the sand-blast cabinet or the air hammer. Even then, it wasn’t terrible.
After reading some on this forum, here’s a short list of preferred features and the reason for each one. I’m not sure that there is a compressor out there that includes all of these features but at this point, I’m trying to figure out what to look for.
Belt Drive: Can replace the motor if it goes bad. Can’t replace the motor on mine. See below.
Oil: Quieter
Lower RPM: Quieter
Tank: Largest tank for the money but it will be in the 25-60 gallon range.
Single stage: KISS
Cast iron: Lasts longer
Stationary: I can drag hose and will eventually plumb the shop with multiple outlets.
Single phase: Don’t have 3-phase power or a phase converter
110 v. 220: Not a major factor but 110 would get me started faster. I would need to run wire for 220 (which I need to do anyway so I can use my welder—it’s just me so they don’t need to run at the same time.)
Current compressor:
Something’s wrong with the motor. Burns start capacitors in a few minutes. Can’t replace the motor because the model is obsolete and parts are out of stock. I called the company—no help there.
Considered taking it to electric motor shop to assess but that would probably cost $50.00 and assuming that it’s repairable plus any repair. Maybe they wouldn’t charge for assessing the problem if I have it repaired but I’d still end up with a less than ideal compressor.
Filling tires;
Blowing dust;
Staples, brads, and finish nails;
I own a framing nailer but don’t use it much;
Occasionally use a small air hammer to chip cement;
I have sand blast cabinet that I want to be able to use more often.
Blowing dust;
Staples, brads, and finish nails;
I own a framing nailer but don’t use it much;
Occasionally use a small air hammer to chip cement;
I have sand blast cabinet that I want to be able to use more often.
Before it shot craps, I was generally okay with my old compressor--details below--except when using the sand-blast cabinet or the air hammer. Even then, it wasn’t terrible.
After reading some on this forum, here’s a short list of preferred features and the reason for each one. I’m not sure that there is a compressor out there that includes all of these features but at this point, I’m trying to figure out what to look for.
Belt Drive: Can replace the motor if it goes bad. Can’t replace the motor on mine. See below.
Oil: Quieter
Lower RPM: Quieter
Tank: Largest tank for the money but it will be in the 25-60 gallon range.
Single stage: KISS
Cast iron: Lasts longer
Stationary: I can drag hose and will eventually plumb the shop with multiple outlets.
Single phase: Don’t have 3-phase power or a phase converter
110 v. 220: Not a major factor but 110 would get me started faster. I would need to run wire for 220 (which I need to do anyway so I can use my welder—it’s just me so they don’t need to run at the same time.)
Current compressor:
Alltrade Air Plus 540011: 25Gal 5HP Air Compressor
5 Peak HP
25 Gallon Air Tank
Oil Lubricated Direct Drive Pump
Cast-iron Cylinder
Maximum Pressure: 125 PSI
Power: 115V, 60 Hz, 15 Amps
Air Delivery: 5.0 SCFM output @ 40 PSI / 3.2 SCFM output @ 90 PSI
Duty Cycle: 50%
Thermal Overload Protection for Safety
High Flow Regulator for Precision Air Flow Control
Dual Pressure Gauges
Weight: 128 lbs. (58 kg)
5 Peak HP
25 Gallon Air Tank
Oil Lubricated Direct Drive Pump
Cast-iron Cylinder
Maximum Pressure: 125 PSI
Power: 115V, 60 Hz, 15 Amps
Air Delivery: 5.0 SCFM output @ 40 PSI / 3.2 SCFM output @ 90 PSI
Duty Cycle: 50%
Thermal Overload Protection for Safety
High Flow Regulator for Precision Air Flow Control
Dual Pressure Gauges
Weight: 128 lbs. (58 kg)
Something’s wrong with the motor. Burns start capacitors in a few minutes. Can’t replace the motor because the model is obsolete and parts are out of stock. I called the company—no help there.
Considered taking it to electric motor shop to assess but that would probably cost $50.00 and assuming that it’s repairable plus any repair. Maybe they wouldn’t charge for assessing the problem if I have it repaired but I’d still end up with a less than ideal compressor.