Eaton compressor opinions for sandblasting cabinet

[FatBeagle]

Hi all,

I've been lurking here awhile during my recent obsessive research of compressors. I think I've narrowed it down to the 5HP single stage Eaton.

http://www.eatoncompressor.com/catalog/item/504747/9379899.htm

My main and most important use for this compressor will be to run a blast cabinet requiring 10-14 CFM@80PSI, although I plan to add some other air tools in the future.

I will be mainly using it on gun parts, not anything with a huge surface area.

I have searched and read a lot of posts and realize this may have been beaten to death...BUT...

Will the Eaton keep up and shut off during blasting? What other units in the $1000-$1500ish range would be more than adequate and last for years?

The 5 year bumper to bumper warranty, low RPM, and up to 50,000 hour life sounds pretty good.

I don't want to spend more than around $1500, so no need to mention Champion etc.

Thanks in advance.

 

[ATC]

Take a look in the thread I started....some good info and suggestions

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=264695

 

[FatBeagle]

Thanks ATC. Hadn't seen that one.

I also have a chance to buy a IR 7425 T30 type for $650. I think they go for $1999 new. The guy bought it new about 10 years ago and he claims it hasn't seen tons of use and he maintained it.

Would it be a gamble worth taking? What should I look for if I look at it?

 

[kams1973]

I'd go with the one in the link below. The pump is a Saylor Beall clone.

http://www.eatoncompressor.com/catalog/item/8165853/8847322.htm

 

[Strouty]

Where are you located?

I am standing behind you while I type this.

 

[FatBeagle]

Where are you located?

I am standing behind you while I type this.

Creepy?

I'm in Poultney Vermont

 

[FatBeagle]

KAMS I'm wondering what the difference is between their Industrial and Premium lines is. They definitely push the Premium. I wondering if the warranty is the same.

 

[Tronyadorable]

Just remember the only companies that lie as much as welder manufacturers are those who make compressors. Buy as big as you can afford.

 

[scw1991]

IR 7425 T30 ?? You mean IR 2475 T30 compressor? If so, I'd opt for the IR.

 

[FatBeagle]

Yep that's the one. Damn dyslexia. Eaton's shipping is a little steep. So I'm thinking the Quincy QT-54 or the used IR. I would hate to spend money on something that could end up needing to be rebuilt. Does anyone have experience with the 2475 IR?

 

[Strouty]

PM sent, I have one that is for sale.

 

[FatBeagle]

Check your inbox

 

[Charles (in GA)]

A 5 hp single stage won't get you to first base on a blast cabinet. My 7½ hp Husky two stage 80 works pretty hard if I'm blasting something large.

Charles

 

[FatBeagle]

Looking at a 7 1/2 hp IR soon.

 

[scw1991]

I owned the IR 2475N-5 (2-stg compressor 175 psi @ 16.5 cfm, 5HP 1725 RPM WEG motor, 80 gallon vertical tank) for 10 years and it was a great trouble free unit in my home workshop.

 

[22george]

A single stage won't keep up with a die grinder let alone a sand blaster

 

[motofool33]

remember you need to meet and exceed the cabinet requirements quite a bit for non-stop blasting. small parts that your doing once ina while you can wait for the compressor to build back up if you dont want to wait add 50% capacity ontop of the requirement.

 

[FatBeagle]

Thanks for all the replies. I'm getting a nice IR 2475 80 7.5 HP 24.3 CFM 2 stage from a member here. I'm sure it will do anything I need it to and more.