Jupiter Pneumatics Compressor Questions.

[95limitedzj]

MSC is having a sale on a Jupiter Pneumatics 33 gal compressor and I have had my eye on something this size for home/weekend work use. Was wondering if this would be a viable candidate. 7.0 cfm @90 psi. Can be wired 110 or 220. V twin cast iron pump. 150 psi max. Other specifics in this link.

I guess my main question is, Has anyone had any experience with this brand? What would you pay for this model (I can get it for 275ish delivered to my work)? It would be mostly used for 1/2" impact, small air tools, possible die grinder. And later a 40-50 amp plasma.

I have read most of the compressor threads here but my needs will be slightly less duty than what most reccomend in a two stage, 80+ gallon, IR $1000+ machine. Any thoughts/concerns would be much appreciated.

I have also found a Crapsman "Professional" 27 gal. at my local sears that was an open box item that I can snag for around 200+ tax. It's aluminum pump kinda turns me off and it flows slightly less than the Jupiter Pneumatics one, but it also costs a fair amount less. Would it be a possible candidate to fulfil my home shop needs?

 

[95limitedzj]

Is Jupiter Pneumatics MSC's house brand? That's all I could figure from a websearch...

 

[PT Doc]

I think eno sells jp.

 

[DekeT]

Go for the Jupiter. That craftsman is a loud obnoxious headbanger.

 

[95limitedzj]

I figured the craftsman wouldn't be that loud considering it's an oiled single stage and not one of the direct units that are on most of the crapsman compressors. My dad has one of them and they are extremely loud, and don't flow very high CFM either. So Jupiter may be better than a craftsman, I was just hoping it wasn't a rebranded Harbor Freight style China job.

 

[95limitedzj]

Found it on ENCOs website. Would be interested to know more about the manufacturer. I google searched them and the product # and the most relevant search results are from me asking on here and another forum for answers...

 

[Mandres]

For $275, that's a hell of a deal. I'm sure it's comparable to the Husky/IR/Kobalt models that are available everywhere, but those usually go for $350-$450.

I would jump on it.

-edit- with a solid understanding of its limitations of course. I don't think you'll have much luck with a die grinder or sander. That's going to be strictly good for airing up tires and running nailers/impact wrenches/other low-cfm or non-constant use tools.

 

[95limitedzj]

It would mostly be for lower-cfm non-constant use tools. So I am leaning towards it, just didn't know if there was any quality or concerns with the brand. It says it will flow 7.0 CFM @ 90 PSI. This should be good for most home garage use, correct?

 

[95limitedzj]

Anyone else heard of the Jupiter Pneumatics brand?