Small Vertical Compressor Recomendation?

[SloppyDogDrool]

I've pretty well narrowed it down to these two models and I do not want a horizontal model. Looking for highest SCFM although I don't know that the difference in these two models is enough to consider. Would like as rapid recovery as possible. Quiet as possible. The units are pretty close the same specs but one is twin cylinder and the other is single. Why would someone pick one compressor over the other?

Ingersoll Rand Garage Mate — 2 HP, 5.2 CFM, Model# P1.5IU-A9
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200375221_200375221

Quincy Single-Stage Air Compressor — 2 HP, 26-Gallon Vertical Tank, Model# Q12126VP
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200481743_200481743

By the way, I don't have any visions of running an air sander or painting an entire car with either. If I wanted to spray something small, run an air nailer or blow up tires I have the machine to do it as quickly as possible. Something with more capacity than a pancake compressor but not a 220v 5 horse bolt down model.

Any info is appreciated.

 

[Jvvmusme]

Buy the biggest compressor your wallet lets you and the space available will allow you. A compressor is never big enough. After you start to use it you will want more and more air. The blue one is bigger (26 vs 20 gallons) and would be my choice. Has more cfm capaCity. Good point of 2 cylinder vs 1. Call customer service about noise comparasion. My main consideration would be tank size. My choice: blue.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/SPEEDAIRE-Single-Stage-Compressor-4ME96?Pid=search

 

[Trey T]

I suggest looking at several other ones similar to those at a lower cost.

It seems like different brands all use the same pump, motor, and tank. They just add some uniqueness to them.

You might want to check the Morgan 3HP 30gal ones. Many ppl on here prefer the V-twin pump rather than the inline (Quincy link one)

 

[Jawn]

The units are pretty close the same specs but one is twin cylinder and the other is single. Why would someone pick one compressor over the other?

Ingersoll Rand Garage Mate — 2 HP, 5.2 CFM, Model# P1.5IU-A9
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200375221_200375221

Quincy Single-Stage Air Compressor — 2 HP, 26-Gallon Vertical Tank, Model# Q12126VP
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200481743_200481743

Actually, it looks like both are twin cylinder... the IR being V-twin, the Quincy appears to be an inline-twin.

Looks like the Quincy takes a bit more current in addition to what else was mentioned... rated 19A vs 16A for the IR. But it pumps more air as a trade-off.

 

[monkers]

Does IR make home and industrial units or are they all the same? I seen at Tractor Supply a 7.5 horse 80 gallon for $1000, cast iron 2 stage belt drive. My dad bought one 10I years ago from Granger that was gray, now they are all tan?? Wondering if gray was industrial tan was lighter duty? Said made in India on pump??

 

[NadieLite]

I have the Garage Mate and love it. Only thing I would change is a larger tank size like 30gal. The quincy is very nice but the $700 price is to much for me. I paid around $400from Sears 6 months ago.

My brother just bought the Puma from Northern Tool as well but my IR seems to have better construction.

 

[SloppyDogDrool]

The quicny did look good but the issue I had is that it is 19Amp and most home outlets are 15amp. The other consideration is noise and recovery time. I thought the twin cylinder would recover faster and it's quieter. I am pretty sure the Quincy us single cylinder.

I've always wanted a vertical because they take up less space. I have several horizontal compressors that I have intentions of selling or giving away to family. If anyone is near Greenville, SC I have a 5HP, 220V, 80 gallon Eaton Compressor that I am selling. Few years old but used very little. I'm moving and simplifying my life. I don't intend on doing anything that requires a large compressor any more. The most I will do is change brakes and use the air gun on the lug nuts.

 

[Jawn]

The quicny did look good but the issue I had is that it is 19Amp and most home outlets are 15amp. The other consideration is noise and recovery time. I thought the twin cylinder would recover faster and it's quieter. I am pretty sure the Quincy us single cylinder.

What's pictured is almost certainly an inline twin. You can see a second cylindrical shape between the cooling fins. As to recovery time... the Quincy is rated for higher flow so it should pump back up quicker.

As to the current load... even the IR is 16A, which you might have trouble running on a 15A circuit.

 

[nonewmoney]

I have the IR Garagemate, I love it, I have it for the same reasons your looking at purchasing it, if its for that alone its probably a bit overkill, but it runs my SO MG725 with no issues at all, quick recovery. Although I haven't done any painting with it, but I believe its 100% duty cycle with their synthetic oil. I wasn't aware of the Quincy when I bought the IR, or I would of bought Quincy hands down because its made in the USA.... The IR is still high quality just from Taiwan I believe. Just my $0.02

 

[SloppyDogDrool]

nonewmoney, thanks for the personal input. I may even build a small wall around it. The noise level is a real selling point with me with the IR. I found plenty of info on the IR. Several people say you can run it on a 15amp circuit without issue. Probably the max the motor will draw. I would really prefer the Quicny for flow and seems to make sense it would pump back up faster.

Where I'm headed in life I won't be working on big car projects. However I do like to tinker and do prefer higher quality tools even if I'm only tinkering. I'd be using it for the occasional air sander, stapler, finish nailer, small painting project, running an air brush, IR Air Gun and hammerhead ratchet. Do you think I'd have issue with the IR on any of these?

The airbrush is especially annoying with a small compressor. I have a pancake compressor and it is SO DAMN LOUD! Airbrushing is my quiet time, well not with my current compressor.

 

[Jawn]

If you want quiet when running an airbrush... look for something like this:

http://amzn.com/B001738DXU

Northern Tool used to sell one like that for around $80. I snagged one when I lived in an apartment so I could still use the airbrush without being "that neighbor".