Is this compressor worth keeping/restoring?

[abrrymnvette]

I have this comressor in my garage that I've never really tried to get running. I started to once, but the wiring in my garage isn't strong enough to keep it going. Anyway, it's pretty old as you can tell by the Westinghouse compressor head. So, does anyone know/think it's worth keeping? I'm moving in a month and trying to decide if I should take it with me. The elec motor that's on it is a new one from HF and turns at 1750 rpm.

I have a brand new Sqaure D regulator that I paid $100 for too sitting here.

The tank is probably 4 ft long. It's extremely heavy. The tank isn't alum, it's steel.

Click on the pics for bigger versions if you want.



This is the tag on the compressor head.

 

[stonesfan68]

It is probably not worth it. The parts will be hard to find and more expensive as time passes.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

I think it's worth keeping and giving it a shot.

 

[DekeT]

I would think you would have more problems getting it started due to inadequate breaker than "the wiring in my garage isn't strong enough to keep it going". Not sure what you mean by that. Tell us specs on the motor and what wire and breakers are serving it. Are you sure the Square D is a regulator and not a pressure switch? Does the machine have a check valve, tank drain, unloader, oil leaks, tanks rusting or dented?
Looks like a fine old machine from this distance, I would not give up on it.

 

[abrrymnvette]

I would think you would have more problems getting it started due to inadequate breaker than "the wiring in my garage isn't strong enough to keep it going". Not sure what you mean by that. Tell us specs on the motor and what wire and breakers are serving it. Are you sure the Square D is a regulator and not a pressure switch? Does the machine have a check valve, tank drain, unloader, oil leaks, tanks rusting or dented?
Looks like a fine old machine from this distance, I would not give up on it.

The breaker in the garage is only a 15amp and I have to run an extension cord about 20 feet to the compressor. Machine does not have a check valve. Does have a tank drain. No dents. I can't tell if it has rust on the inside, I haven't had time to pull the end plugs off it and shine a light in there.

Thanks guys.

 

[Bob C]

That old girl never required a check valve but I would reccommend installing one. Yes she is old and yes some parts are still available. Clean her up and put her to work.