Quincy Compressor at Lowes

[Durka]

Probably asking way to much IMO. It's only a single stage 60gal. Find out how much SCFM it puts out...If you can.

 

[b-body-bob]

Does anyone know about the Leeson electric motor?

The story I read said that a guy named Lee started Baldor, and his sons split off and started Leeson. They are known to be good motors. I compared Leeson and Baldor motors a little while ago. Leeson was less expensive and has a longer warranty. For the model I was looking at, the Baldor is made in the USA while the Leeson is made in Mexico.

I agree with prior post that $900 seems like a big price for a single stage pump.

 

[bggrnchvy]

Leeson or Baldor motors are my preference on the machines I design and have built at work. Which one we get usually comes down to who has the cheaper washdown or premium efficent or shorter lead time.

 

[stage20]

for the price of that machine you can get a harbor freight unit for cheaper brand new. its actually a belaire.

his price is high for a used compressor. i wouldnt pay more than 600, and even at that price you can get a new puma, but it probably doesnt match the quality of the one in the craigslist ad.

just some options.

 

[D45]

Yeah the guy won't budge on his price

I'll keep looking

 

[LifeLongWNYer]

One more question on compressors, last Saturday, I found a Dewalt: D55168 w/ 15 gal upright tank, 200 psi @ 5.0 SCFM; 1.6 HP at the Home Depot for $ 280.

Now I'm a home garage guy, use it mostly for blowing off engines, a little air wrench work, and some occasional carpentry with a nail gun.

The one that i have is quite a bit smaller, but about a month ago I found it running and running, but no air was in the tank. I haven't had time to get it in where it is warm to look at it, but I thought the Dewalt might be a good substitute. By the way, I get that one when the previous owner upgraded. It has worked well for many years, until lately.

Is this worth it? If so, I'll go back this Saturday.




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[Todd.Brock]

I think the Cfm would be ok,other than the air ratchet for very long, but that is a small tank. That will cause your compressor to run frequent depending on your use. That could piss off wife, neighbors, you,etc. Just a thought.

 

[kams1973]

I did a lot of research on compressors about 2 years ago and went with a Quincy - 80 gallon, 2 stage upright. Not sure if it's the same as the one pictured; if not, it's close. One of my favorite comments about the Quincy -- "You don't buy a Quincy for yourself. You buy it for your grandchildren. You're just keeping it for them until it passes to them."

Scott

That quote is meant for the QR Series compressors.

 

[GarageWarrior]

2 Stage, -More air, less moisture, lower heat.

Actually 2 stages is higher pressure, but LESS AIR. If you consuming air at 120PSI, pressurizing it to 170 wastes energy. Comparable dual-cylinder but single stage compressor will make greater CFMs.

 

[D45]

I think I am just going to buy a brand new, 220v 60 gallon single stage

The price jump to the second stage is too much for me to justify, especially for my needs

$530-$1000
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...ric-air-compressors+10-20-cfm-air-compressors

This one is VERY tempting at $499......$230 off right now!
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-prof...p-00916476000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

 

[D45]

Sears is on sale for $230 OFF......$499 total

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-prof...p-00916476000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

For $40 more, the Puma seems to have more features:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200455341_200455341

Puma: Cast Iron
Sears: Aluminum

Puma Air Outlet Size: 1/2"
Sears Air Outlet Size: 3/8"

Puma Amps: 15
Sears Amps: 20

Puma CFM at 90 PSI: 12
Puma CFM at 40 PSI: 13.5

Sears CFM at 90 PSI: 11.3
Sears CFM at 40 PSI: 12.9

Puma Weight: 251 lbs
Sears Weight: 234 lbs

It looks like the Puma has 2 cylinders and the Sears has 1??

 

[stage20]

you are not paying just for a second stage, you are buying a higher quality machine overall.

 

[Boyd]

Cast pump motor or no?

I think for $1900 there are a lot better options out there

Like.......?

 

[D45]

Yeah well looks like the $530 Puma is not really an option......$150 shipping would make it $680

I guess I need to shop and find something new at a local business, if the price is right

 

[D45]

$499 at Lowes:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_54284-1126-...RL=?Ntt=air+compressors&page=1&facetInfo=60.0


Kobalt 3.7-HP 60-Gallon 155-PSI Electric Air Compressor

 

[Todd.Brock]

Don't rule out the HF 2 stage... It is one of the good buys at HF

 

[D45]

Like.......?

I know IR gets a bad rep by some, but for $1,181 I'd buy this:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_337408-2830...entURL=?Ntt=air+compressors&page=1&facetInfo=

 

[Todd.Brock]

Aircompressorsdirect.com
Has free shipping/ lift gate and no tax on the Puma for 650. Not sure if you would be charged tax on northern tools website. Just an fyi

 

[stage20]

Don't rule out the HF 2 stage... It is one of the good buys at HF

rebaged belaire with different pressure switch and gauge.
the belaire is a grand everywhere else.

 

[Durka]

I know IR gets a bad rep by some, but for $1,181 I'd buy this:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_337408-2830...entURL=?Ntt=air+compressors&page=1&facetInfo=

That particular IR (pump/motor series) is one of their better ones. EXCEPT, -it's a single stage and it's at a higher price vs their two stage that size.

If you have a TSC in your area, look up the 80 gallon IR 2 stage they offer. They were just under a grand and of course, you get more for your money. USA motors motor and the TS5 pump.

Others have had bad luck w/certain consumer models, from what I hear. I can vouch for this model.

 

[D45]

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/ingersoll-randreg;-5-hp-air-compressor-60-gal

$699

Cast Iron twin cylinder

Good CFM rating also

60 gallon
5 HP
Phase : Single

CFM @ 40 PSI : 16.1
CFM @ 90 PSI : 14.1

 

[stage20]

i would buy the lowes over that IR. lots of electric motors blowing up on the IR, IMO

 

[stage20]

or the cambell that tsc has. cheaper than the IR and probably better motor.

 

[D45]

or the cambell that tsc has. cheaper than the IR and probably better motor.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/campbell-hausfeldreg;-60-gallon-cast-iron-air-compressor

$479 is good, but the SCFM numbers are low

11.8 SCFM @ 40 PSI
10.2 SCFM @ 90 PSI

 

[Durka]

This is the TSC model I was referring too, -

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/ingersoll-randreg;-5hp-air-compressor-80-gal

If your interested, -TSC might give you 10% off, -just ask if it would be possible. That's all I've done with larger purchases from there in the past. It has actually worked at that place. See, -

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This was the Compressor I was comparing the unit above too. -D45's post #57, -

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3889110&postcount=57

That's a single stage vs the two stage with the IR's. Why would you want a single if dual can be had at the price/same quality ? That's all I'm pointing out,- with the IR's anyway.

 

[3/4 drive]

Wow did not see them at our lowes yet.

 

[D45]

OK so my next question...... running 220v into my shop

I'd hire an electrician for sure...... but before I buy a 220v compressor, how do I make sure my shop can have 220? I'm getting mixed answers all over the web

My house has a 200amp panel in the main 2 car attached garage......my shop is built off this 2 car attached garage and has a 60amp breaker (on the main 200amp panel) that feeds the shop

The shops sub panel is a 100 amp panel that has 2 un-used breaker slots......

Sub panel in the shop

 

[Durka]

Depends on the compressor you go with. You figure that out yet ?

You have 100 amp to the SP. Looks like you have room on that panel. 3horse 30amp. 5horse 30 -40amp. 7.5horse 40-60amp. It SHOULD say in the manual provided with/ or online. Other than that, yea, depends upon the compressor.

 

[D45]

My panel is capable of 100 AMPS

However, the subpanel is wired to a 60 AMP breaker in the main panel

 

[Durka]

I still think you'll be alright. Your looking at 60 gal single stages right ?

Worst case, you might have to run wire from the main....Again, depends on the compressor and what else you have going on in garage (power wise).

So, I'll ask again; You find a compressor yet?