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9c1nova

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Hello all, I learn something every time I visit this site.
I would like to get a larger compressor for use with air tools, spray gun and sandblast cabinet. The one I have cannot keep up with the sandblaster, runs just about all the time. Trying to go the used route,=less expensive??
I would prefer a 60-70 gal. upright tank, for space reasons, but the pump itself is what I need help with. From my reading on this site I believe I should be looking for a 2 Stage cast iron pump, but others come along in ads locally.
Eg. last week saw an 80 gal. Quincy upright for $450.00 When I checked the ad on arrival at home that night, it had been removed. I guess they realised the price was too little??
Today I spotted an " OLD " DeVilbiss Model 230 being sold for a very reasonable
price. What do I look for? I am not too versed in compressors.
It has not been used for 4 years, did work when taken out of service, didn't they all! It's not wired in so cannot check it out running.
Only info I could get, in advance of going to look at it was the following:
DeVilbiss Model 230 Toledo, Ohio
800 Max. -RPM at 80 PSI
600 Max. -RPM at 150 PSI

Motor 2HP 1725 RPM
PH 115/230 Volt
Says minor surface rust, would change tank, as it is horizontal!

I tried to find info on line about this compressor, not too clear on parts availability. What should be done?
Is this something that would do what I am asking of it? Is it worth it to invest in a rebuild? etc.
Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bruce
 
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9c1nova

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Thanks for the quick reply. Can't get a hold of the fellow! Will try again tonight. Perhaps this one wasn't meant for me to get.:dunno:
Bruce
 
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9c1nova said:
Hello all, I learn something every time I visit this site.
I would like to get a larger compressor for use with air tools, spray gun and sandblast cabinet. The one I have cannot keep up with the sandblaster, runs just about all the time. Trying to go the used route,=less expensive??
I would prefer a 60-70 gal. upright tank, for space reasons, but the pump itself is what I need help with. From my reading on this site I believe I should be looking for a 2 Stage cast iron pump, but others come along in ads locally.
Eg. last week saw an 80 gal. Quincy upright for $450.00 When I checked the ad on arrival at home that night, it had been removed. I guess they realised the price was too little??
Today I spotted an " OLD " DeVilbiss Model 230 being sold for a very reasonable
price. What do I look for? I am not too versed in compressors.
It has not been used for 4 years, did work when taken out of service, didn't they all! It's not wired in so cannot check it out running.
Only info I could get, in advance of going to look at it was the following:
DeVilbiss Model 230 Toledo, Ohio
800 Max. -RPM at 80 PSI
600 Max. -RPM at 150 PSI

Motor 2HP 1725 RPM
PH 115/230 Volt
Says minor surface rust, would change tank, as it is horizontal!

I tried to find info on line about this compressor, not too clear on parts availability. What should be done?
Is this something that would do what I am asking of it? Is it worth it to invest in a rebuild? etc.
Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bruce
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Dear Friend"

the DeVilbiss to 30 compressor made of cast iron is an excellent home or small shop unit. The compressor should put out if your have a three to 5 hp motor somewhere between 18 and 20 CFM 115/230 refers to the voltage that may be used. The 800 and 600 rpm is most likely referring to the 2 hp motor which is on the unit this unit could handle a three or 5 hp motor with an RPM somewhere between 800 and 950. As far as the tank goes if you look at the drain on the bottom of the tank and open it you will probably get a little water. As long as you don't see a lot of rust and the outside of the tank is not damaged you should be okay I wouldn't worry too much about the motor as long as the compressor head turns freely if you need to rebuild this unit parts are still available and you can e-mail me to get the location if you can't find them locally.

This is a very little-known compressor for some strange reason it's almost impossible to acquire a data sheet or information. But the information provided came out of Canada and is what I use on the 230 that I have in my shop which puts out about 18.5 CFM at 90 PSI.

If you have any further questions or need information please feel free to contact me at my e-mail. Have a very nice day
 
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jonjon1

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60-80 gallon tank is not that much larger of a foot print, also not a hole heck of a lot more storage either...

I would look into at least a 5hp (real 5hp 22-28amp motor) unit, that on average will be around 17cfm...

Used compressors IMO need to be SCORED, the problem I see is with MOST of the industrial sized, say 5hp/80's they were used in commercial applications so can be used up, I know on c-list around here, 1 5hp say ingersoll rand horizontal single phase from the early to late 80's is going to cost you $600ish, no less than $500...

So when you figure if a motor goes you are going to be out $350 getting it replaced, its not a great deal at that point. If you are looking for a project, that is one thing, but for something simple, I would look at new...

You can get a $400 porter cable at tractor supply, 60 ga 3hp, and add that to the unit you have, probably get enough cfm to sand blast... And you will have a new unit with a warranty...

I was recently at a shop (3 lifts, I bought a brand new set of skid steer wheels and tires off of them a few weeks back, craigslist) and they had 3 of them porter cable 60 gallon units, running the entire shop... I always notice compressors when I go to shops to see what they are running, and I was surprised so mentioned it and asked how they worked, he said they make more air then he can use in the shop and all 3 were around $1000, if one goes down he has 2 working until he fixes it, but he said they were a couple years old and havent given up yet...

I guess it all depends on what you want, budget, and whats available... You can get a nice new 80ga 5-7.5hp compressor for $1500-1800 brand new shipped...

Zoro tool has 20% off on the 4th I believe, and that will get you the 2475-7.5hp for $1750 shipped...
 
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That's a pretty old machine. Parts are probably still available, since it was in production a long time and thousands of them were made.

It's a single stage compressor, so 150psi is getting up there in terms of pressure. This is not a 5hp compressor, more 3hp max. It's a very well built machine, but the only downside to the design is that the cylinders and crankcase are all one piece, so if the bores are in bad shape, the whole pump is scrap. Overboring and new pistons would up the cost of any unit by quite a bit if it's required. I'd also be very careful when evaluating the condition of the tank.

I don't think you'd be able to blast or do any air sanding with it. For a home garage using impacts and other low air demand tools it would be a beast though.

I'd wait to see if something a bit bigger/newer came along.
 
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