Quincy Compressors in tandem?

[rodm1]

I'm looking into getting 2 Quincy Compressors and running them in the same system. I've now of professional setups having one compressor kick in at 5psi lower then another. Is Quincy Compressors able to be adjusted for this setup? can you relocate the air intake with most of Quincy Compressors?

 

[Packard V8]

Short answer, yes and yes.

thnx, jack vines

 

[3/8"indestro]

what model Quincy's are you looking at? are you buying used,as 2 Quincy's brand new are pretty pricey.

 

[nissan_crawler]

Personally, I would split them more than that. Assuming they stop around 145, I would have one kick on at 120 or so, for just dealing with small stuff, and the other to kick in around 100 or so.

 

[Jeepguy]

Yeah you can do what you are looking to do, it would benifit you better to get a duplex unit, that is two pumps two motors, on one tank that can do exactly what you want them to do. its a smaller foot print, and gives you the option of running both pumps at the same time, or intermitently (spl?) they are used mostly as climate control units, on doctors offices, and hospitals. call your local quincy rep. or just search for quincy duplex

 

[rodm1]

I'm thinking about this model. I'm probable going to get one then evaluate my air requirements.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200370975_200370975
or
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/...7&storeId=6970&productId=200350477&in_merch=1

 

[logguy]

I would go to a Quincy dealer and get one of their QR-25 series compressors. I had a 310 model that was made on 1959 that I put new rings and valves in (I traded some sb ford parts for the rebuild kit) and that thing still runs like a champ!!!

I have a friend that has the 340 and that thing is a mule! It has an oil pump and replaceable oil filter. That has a 5 1/4 bore and 3 1/2" stroke for the LP.

 

[Vulturej]

I'm looking into getting 2 Quincy Compressors and running them in the same system. I've now of professional setups having one compressor kick in at 5psi lower then another. Is Quincy Compressors able to be adjusted for this setup? can you relocate the air intake with most of Quincy Compressors?

What is your ultimate goal? Do you want to have a higher CFM? I would call your local Quincy distributor and ask what they would recommend. The QT10-10-200D twin pump single receiver setup is around 70 ACFM at 175 psi.

 

[rodm1]

What is your ultimate goal? Do you want to have a higher CFM? I would call your local Quincy distributor and ask what they would recommend. The QT10-10-200D twin pump single receiver setup is around 70 ACFM at 175 psi.

I wont to sand blast or spray paint hour on end with out waiting for the #$%^ compressor. Like every ********* home hobbyist I assume.

I would rather pay up and have more then enough air then weight for the compressor. I have a Craftsmen oil less compressor 60Gal and its only good for low use stuff. Not even worth trying to blast or heavy grinding.

 

[3/8"indestro]

imho,those Quincy's are decent compressors,but not on par with the pressure lube pumps.for that much money I would look into a pressure lube pump.as someone has suggested look into the QR-25's with the 2 and 3 series pumps.the 2 series are single stage,while the 3 are two stage.

http://www.aircompdist.com/air/quincy.shtml

have you tried looking locally,like craigslist for used ones.I assume you have the funds already and it might save you some money by going the used route.there are other good compressors out there besides Quincy,like Saylor Beall,Champion,Curtis,Kellogg,Gardner Denver.If you can find a Quincy 325,340,350 for a good price and good condition jump on it.