Reciprocating air compressor?

[olds442rocket]

I'm looking to buy a recip comressor and was wondering if anyone had any experience with the different types out there. I see V-Pump style and in-line style......which is better for a 7.5hp, 80 gallon, single phase? I need something reliable and provides OK shop air for a fair price. Appreciatea any input.

 

[ironroad 9c1]

v style is better for the compressor head, cause the one cyl doesn't block the airflow for cooling, just make sure you get a 2 stage v type, not the imitation single stage v type, if it has 2 filters on each head its a single stage, and the 2 stage ones have one cyl that is smaller than the other. avaoid oil less if you want something remotely quiet and are gonna use it alot
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[russlaferrera]

IMO, best bang for $$, is Eaton compressor 7.5 hp, 24cfm @ 175psi, and $1,500 + shipping. Yea it's made in China.

Quincy has one 7.5 hp, 22.6cfm @ 175 psi free shipping @ Northern Tool (not their top of the line) made in USA

 

[krooser]

Do a search... there's YEARS of comments (and maybe thousands of posts) about compressors on this forum...

Buy a US made unit and buy one bigger than you think you need.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

While a V type may cool more evenly, I don't think the inline two stages have ever had a problem, there are way too many different ones on the market, old and new. One brand, old one, had the high stage cylinder (smaller cyl) away from the pulley/cooling fan, while every other inline ever made has the high stage cyl on the pulley/fan side.

For a home shop it just won't matter much. I have a Husky 7.5 hp with an American made pump, but they now use a China clone of that pump. Pick something you like, that the price is right on, with the airflow you need and don't look back.

Real quality will cost like rip, Curtis, Saylor-Beal, Jenny (the former Emglo stationary line) will probably be more than you want to spend. That leaves you looking at Campbell-Hausfeld, I-R "consumer" line, ABC, and a few others.

Charles

 

[olds442rocket]

Thanks all, I'll do some more research but looking like an in-line would be ok for my needs.