Magna force compressor

[yfz 450]

I had a thread started maybe a week ago about buying a new compressor, well I was actually givin one today. The person it came from had not used it in years was just sitting in a shed. I brought it home and plugged it in turned it on and it came right to life. It did not sound like it was running really fast but it reached 125 psi in about 1.5-2 min. I see there is no regulator on it so I don't know how I would adjust pressure. Is there anything I should do before I start using this thing regularly, are these compressors any good?

 

[yfz 450]

How do you know if they need rebuilding

 

[032484]

just get a twin In line air filter with Regulator & Water Trap and check the oil. It will get the job done as far as power tools. I have an old 2hp craftsman somewhat like yours powers all my power tools with no problem. I only use it to work on my cars. It powers my impact and air ratchet.

 

[yfz 450]

Where can I find the inline regulator

 

[CNGsaves]

Good little compressor. For FREE . . . hell yeah . . . you scored !!

Make sure you drain any water that has been sitting in tank for all those years. Check for rust issues with tank (think safety). Begin routine of draining water (ie daily, weekly) so that you don't leave water sitting in tank.

Check out the IR closeout website that has some super cheap with free shipping regulators and filters. Study and educate yourself on part numbers so you know what you're getting before buying (ie use Grainger website to look up details of the IR filter/regulator as IR website doesn't give any of that information). For $15 to $25 you'll be all set.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=197794&highlight=closeout+regulator

 

[032484]

what CNGsaves said. I bought my air filter with regulator & water trap on IR closeout website as stated for under $25.

 

[032484]

http://shop.ingersollrandproducts.com/aro-frl-combination-unit-combo-msc-06258800-cq550-600-2.aspx

 

[yfz 450]

What exactly is that part I can't find a discription, what it needs to hook up and what not

 

[yfz 450]

I ordered it only cost me 16$ and change thanks guys I am excited to get this thing running some tools

 

[032484]

That's an air filter regulator oil lube & water trap. That will regulate the air pressure to the tool, keep water out of the tool and oil the tool at the same time. Just yahoo/google it and it will show you how it is set up. That will replace and go where the old air gauge is at on your compressor that you posted. You sir got a great deal on that near free compared to what it goes for at regular price.

 

[032484]

Or better yet youtube the part

 

[yfz 450]

I got an email confirming my order and they said they will send another email when it ships, I have not got the shipment email yet and I ordered on Monday. Is that normal for that store

 

[yfz 450]

Still no word from the company and I was also googling the part and could not find and specific info on that exact part. I'm hoping that is the exact part I need?