Quincy QT-54

[blake101]

Can anyone give me their opinion on this compressor? Are parts readily available and is the pump American or Chinese? Is it worth the money, basically just a home shop. I have a little 20 gallon one now and would like one that has a little more kick to it. Would like to pass it on to the grand kids if it is worth it.

 

[montanafordman]

I have the Quincy QT-54. It is american made and I have no complaints about mine. I'm restoring a car and my oiled 29 gallon HF air compressor couldn't keep up with running my die grinders. The Quincy air compressor has predictably done a fine job with my needs and I'm happy with my purchase. I have not had to use their customer service for any reason, the compressor has just worked however I've only owned it for about a year and a half.

For the price its hard to beat for an american dual stage compressor and should give many years of good service. If money (and space) were no object I probably would have opted for a larger Champion air compressor that turned lower RPMs, had a magnetic starter and even higher output (or one of those quiet industrial rotary screw behemoths) because everyone on here knows that on Garage Journal if you're looking to drive a brad nail you will get several recommendations for a sledge hammer.

I would say no matter what your uses are the QT-54 is a fine option for almost ANY home user no matter what their uses for it are be it sand blasting, painting, or air tools.

 

[71goldss]

I’m in agreement with everything that montanafordman stated. I’ve owned my Qt-54 for about six years and have been very happy with it! For my needs, this compressor has been great!

The OP wanting to pass it on to his grand kids might be a bit of a stretch for this model Quincy, but who knows?

 

[redwrench60]

I’d like to hear more from owners of this unit. How’s The noise level? Anything you wish it did better? I’m thinking about one as well as the OP

 

[Mamrak76]

I went the other route montanafordman suggested. I have a champion 80 gallon R15b. I bought it last year. The only thing I did was add an hour meter. I love it! Sandblasting is a breeze! I don’t use it all the time but I do lots of automotive repairs. I honestly never thought I would have such a nice compressor. I read and read and decided that a bigger was better and to buy once and be done. In the end if you’re a guy who is growing in your “project endeavors” I would go big. If you’re slowing down in your senior years then a small one is totally fine.

 

[71goldss]

I’d like to hear more from owners of this unit. How’s The noise level? Anything you wish it did better? I’m thinking about one as well as the OP

I’ve stated this in other threads, and noise level is one of the drawbacks with this compressor. It runs at 3450 rpm and puts out as much as 101 db at a couple feet away. I built a sound insulated and ventilated closet that drops the noise level drastically.

What sold me on the QT-54 was the brand, price, warranty, the fact that it physically fits in my home garage while still being able to park both cars in there, and that it only requires a 30 amp power source, which my garage already has. Running 40-50 amp power to my garage would have been a lot of work and expense in my situation. An 80gal, 7.5 hp would be nice, but would have come at a much greater overall expense. Just things to consider when shopping for a home use compressor.

 

[blake101]

I’ve stated this in other threads, and noise level is one of the drawbacks with this compressor. It runs at 3450 rpm and puts out as much as 101 db at a couple feet away. I built a sound insulated and ventilated closet that drops the noise level drastically.

What sold me on the QT-54 was the brand, price, warranty, the fact that it physically fits in my home garage while still being able to park both cars in there, and that it only requires a 30 amp power source, which my garage already has. Running 40-50 amp power to my garage would have been a lot of work and expense in my situation. An 80gal, 7.5 hp would be nice, but would have come at a much greater overall expense. Just things to consider when shopping for a home use compressor.

I agree with you 100%, somewhere you have to draw the line on what's practical and what's not. Would love to have a champion but that's not in the cards. I was thinking this might be the next best option. As long as I can get parts for it when the time comes I'm sure the grandkids will enjoy it.

 

[blake101]

Does anyone else know anything about this compressor/

 

[md21722]

Parts will be available. The pump should be Assembled in U.S.A. with parts sourced from China. Even Champion R-series pumps no longer say Made in U.S.A. They say Assembled in U.S.A. About the only ones that are entirely U.S.A. made anymore are Saylor Beall.

The compressor is OK if you want to buy new and get a real Quincy pump and don't want to pay over $2000. The higher end models have mag starters & 1750 RPM motors and slower turning pumps. In a shop where compressors run often, you'd want to have a mag starter because the little pressure switch would burn up pretty quick and need frequent replacement. For intermittent use in a home shop, it should last long enough.

 

[blake101]

Parts will be available. The pump should be Assembled in U.S.A. with parts sourced from China. Even Champion R-series pumps no longer say Made in U.S.A. They say Assembled in U.S.A. About the only ones that are entirely U.S.A. made anymore are Saylor Beall.

The compressor is OK if you want to buy new and get a real Quincy pump and don't want to pay over $2000. The higher end models have mag starters & 1750 RPM motors and slower turning pumps. In a shop where compressors run often, you'd want to have a mag starter because the little pressure switch would burn up pretty quick and need frequent replacement. For intermittent use in a home shop, it should last long enough.

That is the kind of input I am looking for, thank you.
Anyone else have a opinion?

 

[blake101]

What does everyone think about the Eaton brand?