Quincy QE-5 on CL...should I?

[fabrk8r]

I've been looking for a better air compressor for a while...I have 2 oil-less now. One Sear's 33 gallon and another (can't remember the brand) about 32 gallon. They are extremely loud and seem slow to get to max pressure.

I found a Quincy QE-5 on CL for 175 dollars. I'd have to put a 110V motor on it if I bought it because the existing motor is 3PH.

Any opinions on whether or not I'd be happy with it?

http://dubuque.craigslist.org/tls/1701228387.html


Thanks for any input.

 

[Zrexxer]

That compressor won't run with a 110V motor on it. I don't know what the minimum horsepower is for that pump, but assuming it's 5HP you're going to need at least 240V single phase.

 

[fabrk8r]

Thanks Zrexxer...that pretty much rules out that purchase for me then. I might run 240V to the garage eventually, but it would only be 1PH.