New Puma Air Compressor

[737mechanic]

You may have seen my other two threads about my 29 year old craftsman compressor that quit.

After looking at about 100 different compressors I ended up going with the 60gallon puma northern tool had on sale for $499.00 then with the $50.00 off coupon got it for $450.00. Even though the output wasn't as strong as I would have liked I couldn't pass it up because of the price.

I am happy with this compressor and would recommend it to anyone who needs a compressor matching these specs.

Here are a few pics of the setup.

I relocated the pressure gauge to the front of the mounting pad and used a liquid filled 3in that is bigger than the cheap 2in that was on it.

I also installed a hour meter so if this one dies before I do I will know how many hours it lasted and to keep track of any maintenance that I end up doing to it.

I added 2in rubber vibration isolators to help with any vibration.

 

[Vegaman_Dan]

I like the air pressure guage relocation. The stock location on 60 gallon tanks seem to be pointing towards the ceiling from what I've seen.

It's good to have gauges at the source and at the end of the line like you've done. A pair of outputs at the end is ideal- one for 'clean' air for spraying and one for general tool use.

I have yet to do a proper set up for mine and I just need to DO it. Probably lay it out on plywood and then mount that to the wall.

 

[larryq]

Thanks for the post. Would like to know more about your experiences as you use it, keep the findings coming. Is that a Made in the USA sticker on it?

 

[737mechanic]

Is that a Made in the USA sticker on it?

It is a USA flag sticker but does not say Made in the USA on it. I think they stick that on there to make you think it is made in the USA when it is only assembled in the USA.

Below is a breakdown of where the main parts are made. Where the compressor was made was a factor for me as I always try to buy American and WILL spend a bit more to do so but even the equivalent Quincy that was $799.00 had a Mexican motor on it made by century. The $1400.00 Quincy had a USA Balder Motor so it probably was 100% USA made as long as the Pressure switch was made in America.

PUMA country of origin
Tank = USA
Motor = Mexico
Pump = Taiwan
Pressure Switch = Taiwan "Not made in China" <------ See picture below .

Funny thing I noticed is they want you to know the pressure switch is made in Taiwan and NOT China. See picture below.

 

[EOC_Jason]

LOL I was about to say, nice gauge & hour meter... then I read you did that and it wasn't stock... I didn't think they would put those on a $500 pump setup...

 

[malibu101]

Funny thing I noticed is they want you to know the pressure switch is made in Taiwan and NOT China. See picture below.

I never saw anything like that before.
Classic.

 

[larryq]

I never saw anything like that before.
Classic.

love it

 

[cagullett1]

Glad to see others are getting this. I've been on the fence about it for awhile.

 

[TM98]

Where did you get the rubber vibration isolators?

 

[737mechanic]

TM98 Got the isolators from amazon.

Rubber Cylindrical Vibration and Shock Absorption Mount with Threaded Stud