Quincy Compressor - QR vs. QTS Series?

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Fellas -

Bought a Quincy compressor in 2011. Used it a few years and then it was in storage while I was stationed in Korea from 2013-2015. It's on it's way over to Italy from the U.S. (along with the rest of my tools) and should be here in a few weeks.

It's a QTS series - 251CS80VCB. It's 80 gallons, cast iron two stage compressor, 5 hp 230v single phase motor, 17.7 cfm at 100 psi and 17.2 cfm at 175 psi.

I understand the QR series is the better compressor -- believe the major difference is the splash lubrication for the QTS and pressure lube for the QR. What's the benefit? Better performance or just more durable/reliable/long lasting for the QR? Any additional benefits to the QR besides the better pump?

Just wondering if I should keep an eye out for a gently used pressure lubed cast iron pump or check prices for a new one.

Thanks!

Scott

 

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So what's wrong with your existing compressor? It will probably outlive you if you perform the simple, basic maintenance on it (change pump oil as needed & drain tank often).

Methinks you've gotten a case of compressoritis, which I definitely now have big-time, and I blame this forum for it! As a result, now blocking the end of my garage are a Snapon BRA7180V and a Quincy 325 (that I got a super deal on, but with 3-phase motor). Both of these compressors are complete overkill for me, the 325 especially so (I may go a month w/o my compressor pump coming on so the 325 may not be best for me if the valve seats rust on it due to infrequent use - time will tell on this one).

For a specific list of the differences between the two series, download the QR-25 brochure off of the internet as it explains all of the differences:

http://igor.chudov.com/manuals/Quincy-QR25-Compressor-Brochure.pdf

And another disadvantage of the QR-25 series: They are FRACKING HEAVY! My 325, which has the optional aftercooler and water seperator on it, weighs in at almost 850 lbs. You really don't want to move one of these very often.

 

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So what's wrong with your existing compressor? It will probably outlive you if you perform the simple, basic maintenance on it (change pump oil as needed & drain tank often).

Methinks you've gotten a case of compressoritis, which I definitely now have big-time, and I blame this forum for it! As a result, now blocking the end of my garage are a Snapon BRA7180V and a Quincy 325 (that I got a super deal on, but with 3-phase motor). Both of these compressors are complete overkill for me, the 325 especially so (I may go a month w/o my compressor pump coming on so the 325 may not be best for me if the valve seats rust on it due to infrequent use - time will tell on this one).

For a specific list of the differences between the two series, download the QR-25 brochure off of the internet as it explains all of the differences:

http://igor.chudov.com/manuals/Quincy-QR25-Compressor-Brochure.pdf

And another disadvantage of the QR-25 series: They are FRACKING HEAVY! My 325, which has the optional aftercooler and water seperator on it, weighs in at almost 850 lbs. You really don't want to move one of these very often.

Thanks for the details! Yeah, it's plenty of compressor for me. Suppose I'm just looking for an excuse to upgrade or to build a Franken-compressor.

The weight is an issue -- I'm active duty military and we move every 1-3 years. Looking forward to retirement so I can get a shop set up permanently.

Thanks again,

Scott