Hey guys...
First time post here, but I have spent countless hours reading already! Recently got a Hypertherm Powermax 30 (incredible machine I might add) and my Harbor Freight 21 gallon compressor will do it, but is at its limit with any light continuous task.
Anyway, I am looking at hopefully getting a 60-80 gallon stationary unit for the garage... have needed the die grinder a few times and have had to go to my girlfriend's parent's house for his big compressor. I am pretty well into what the requirements are on all the tools I have/use/need but hoping to find some input on this deal...
My girlfriend's father is looking for a good portable compressor, and I am looking for a large stationary unit. After everything I have found for him seems the best 120v can get you is about 5.5 CFM give or take (Home Depot's 30 gal Husky, Lowes' Kobalt, Ingersoll Garagemate, etc...).
If I buy him something along those lines, about ~$400 value, he is willing to trade me it and my HF clunker for his Champion. I would like some input from anyone who might know some details on his as it is a little older...
It is a 60 or 80 (couldn't tell with it tucked away) gallon Champion Pneumatic, pump model REN-7, and is apparently 20 or more years old. Had a 3 phase motor but is now running on single phase 240v. Runs good, I have used it a few times with the die grinder and it keeps up great.
Anyone have any input on the deal? Well more to me, it is a good deal regardless of monetary value, as it would also work out for both of our needs. I have not found a single thing after hours of searching online. When I called Champion they did not have any information on its model or serial number, and are going to get back to me, so I am not sure I can expect anything there yet.
I am hoping really more than anything if anyone knows specs or anything on this pump? Is the REN-7 an earlier generation comparable in specs to the current R15 pump, or something else altogether?
Either way I am planning on doing the deal, but just looking for info on what I'm getting.
Thanks guys!!!!
First time post here, but I have spent countless hours reading already! Recently got a Hypertherm Powermax 30 (incredible machine I might add) and my Harbor Freight 21 gallon compressor will do it, but is at its limit with any light continuous task.
Anyway, I am looking at hopefully getting a 60-80 gallon stationary unit for the garage... have needed the die grinder a few times and have had to go to my girlfriend's parent's house for his big compressor. I am pretty well into what the requirements are on all the tools I have/use/need but hoping to find some input on this deal...
My girlfriend's father is looking for a good portable compressor, and I am looking for a large stationary unit. After everything I have found for him seems the best 120v can get you is about 5.5 CFM give or take (Home Depot's 30 gal Husky, Lowes' Kobalt, Ingersoll Garagemate, etc...).
If I buy him something along those lines, about ~$400 value, he is willing to trade me it and my HF clunker for his Champion. I would like some input from anyone who might know some details on his as it is a little older...
It is a 60 or 80 (couldn't tell with it tucked away) gallon Champion Pneumatic, pump model REN-7, and is apparently 20 or more years old. Had a 3 phase motor but is now running on single phase 240v. Runs good, I have used it a few times with the die grinder and it keeps up great.
Anyone have any input on the deal? Well more to me, it is a good deal regardless of monetary value, as it would also work out for both of our needs. I have not found a single thing after hours of searching online. When I called Champion they did not have any information on its model or serial number, and are going to get back to me, so I am not sure I can expect anything there yet.
I am hoping really more than anything if anyone knows specs or anything on this pump? Is the REN-7 an earlier generation comparable in specs to the current R15 pump, or something else altogether?
Either way I am planning on doing the deal, but just looking for info on what I'm getting.
Thanks guys!!!!
