Used compressor question

[specialk]

Hi all,

I've been looking for a used 2-stage compressor for my new home shop and came across this on Craigslist-

http://denver.craigslist.org/tls/2286823052.html

Emailed the seller and he said that he's had it since 2004 when he got it from a shop that closed. Since then it's been sitting because he never had 230 run to his garage. Can any of you give me advice/opinions on this compressor and if it's worth what he's asking for it? Any way to check it out while onsite without running it? Concerns about it having sat for a long time? I wouldn't be able to take it and plug it it right away as my new garage is being built so getting something that doesn't work and not finding out about it is a concern. Any help and/or advice would be appreciated!

 

[REAL HOT SCHITT]

hi all,

i've been looking for a used 2-stage compressor for my new home shop and came across this on craigslist-

http://denver.craigslist.org/tls/2286823052.html

emailed the seller and he said that he's had it since 2004 when he got it from a shop that closed. Since then it's been sitting because he never had 230 run to his garage. Can any of you give me advice/opinions on this compressor and if it's worth what he's asking for it? Any way to check it out while onsite without running it? Concerns about it having sat for a long time? I wouldn't be able to take it and plug it it right away as my new garage is being built so getting something that doesn't work and not finding out about it is a concern. Any help and/or advice would be appreciated!

its a little small... Minimum u should go for is 15 to 16 cfm
and offer a hi 500 bucks for it at max.

The comp should b o.k just ask for run demo.. And also change fluids b 4 using.

 

[jake00]

seems a bit high for the specs

 

[e-tek]

seems a bit high for the specs

A BIT???? It's WAY too much....IMO. That CFM rating actually might be a mistake - it's THAT low! I've never heard of a 5 HP at 11cfm. Mine is 18cfm @ 100psi.

For $800 (maybe a little more) I think you can get a NEW 15cfm 2 stage in the US. Mine was $900 and it's a 220V, 3 piston, 2 stage, 60 Gal, 18.5 cfm @ 100psi, 175psi max Unit.

 

[specialk]

Thanks guys- looking at their current catalog, they do still make a 5hp (peak) model which indeed does make only 11cfm, so I would assume that this is the older version of that model.

So if I could get this for $500, would it be worth it for a home shop, or would it be better to save my money and get something bigger/better?

 

[Kevski]

Good quality compressor... the motor is so-so. I would not pay more than $400 for it, and only if it is clean and needs nothing.

Will it be enough for you? Maybe. For a one-man shop, it will handle most tasks. It will not be enough air for a sandblaster, DA sander, or pneumatic grinder; unless you like waiting for the pump to catch up.

Oh, and it is most assuredly not 5hp... the nameplate HP rating may be "5 SPL", but a true 5hp two stage compressor will move about 17cfm at 175psi. A real 5hp motor will have an FLA of at least 25a (assuming single phase, 230v).

 

[e-tek]

5 HP, even "peak" is stretching it. Likely 2.5 running HP. (I see the current stats say 3 running HP)

 

[specialk]

Thanks for the advice all, guess I'll have to keep looking to see if something better comes along...

5 HP, even "peak" is stretching it. Likely 2.5 running HP. (I see the current stats say 3 running HP)

Yup- based on their current model specs, this is 3 running HP..

Good quality compressor... the motor is so-so. I would not pay more than $400 for it, and only if it is clean and needs nothing.

Will it be enough for you? Maybe. For a one-man shop, it will handle most tasks. It will not be enough air for a sandblaster, DA sander, or pneumatic grinder; unless you like waiting for the pump to catch up.

Oh, and it is most assuredly not 5hp... the nameplate HP rating may be "5 SPL", but a true 5hp two stage compressor will move about 17cfm at 175psi. A real 5hp motor will have an FLA of at least 25a (assuming single phase, 230v).

Guess the dealbreaker would be the sandblaster- big motivation for getting a larger compressor than I have right now would be to do media blasting of frames and body panels. Based on this then would tank size be more important than the pump size?

 

[holdover]

at HD you can get their Husky AKA CH in red paint I believe, 3.2 running HP 60 gal tank single stage @ about 10.2 cfm @ 90PSI for $439 New with a guarantee which should be plenty good for a home shop..

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

 

[rwhite692]

FYI, That compressor pump is a cast aluminum unit and is not US-Made. That is Taiwan import, those began showing up in the mid 80s, and now you can source the equivalent pump from several Chinese suppliers.