Craigslist find - Quincy - Good Deal?

[kspwski]

I found this posted on Craig's List this morning. It appears to be a Quincy QTS-3. I can't seem to find much detailed information about that particular compressor online. Also I can't tell what size of motor that is from the nameplate, appears to say "SPL" under the HP on the nameplate.

http://ames.craigslist.org/tls/2830056653.html

I'm going to go look at this in the afternoon, any ideas on if this is a good deal or not.

Also, anything to check or watch out for when I go see it? I thought I might pop the belt off an see if I could spin the pump/feel any compression. If it's got a drain valve on the bottom I'll see what's in the tank.

Thanks for your help!

 

[cashishift]

Man, I wish I was closer

Looks like it may have had wheels at some point in time.

 

[rwhite692]

That would be a deal at 2X the price. Go get it!

 

[1320stang]

Not sure if it makes any difference, but I think that may be a control air compressor.

 

[mitusa]

Is it single phase??? I can't read the labels in the picture.....

 

[AbitNutz]

If it's 3 phase you're screwed but Quincy is likely the best compressor made....and this is coming from someone who has an Ingersoll-Rand

 

[rwhite692]

Pic of motor plate info indicates it is single phase (PH - 1)

 

[kspwski]

What is a "control air compressor". I'm the second guy to look at so I think I'm going to be sol....

 

[Stuart in MN]

The ad is already deleted, but from the nameplate amps it's around 1.5hp. A control air compressor would be used to supply compressed air for a control system - for instance, to open or close pneumatically actuated valves in some manufacturing capacity.

 

[kspwski]

It sold, but not to me.... Next time!

 

[1320stang]

I work for an engineering firm that designs HVAC systems for big buildings. Used to be actuators for dampers and other devices were pneumatic and needed a compressed air supply. Control air is rarely used anymore in new construction, mostly in XP (explosion proof) situations, but there is still a lot of older stuff out there.