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Oldb

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It is light duty. That is for sure. But for the price it might get you by until you can get the one you want.

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Those are the Campbell Hausfeld pump, a very popular pump made in USA. A lot of home owners ran those pumps for couple decades. For $250, it's a good deal - half the price of new ones they sell at HD. When it was on clearance a year ago, it was going for $350.
 

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As stated, it's an OK deal IF it is in good condition.

Here's how to test it (assuming that seller can demonstrate): have tank completely empty and start up the compressor - listen for any knocking sounds from the pump - if the rods have bearing slop, you will hear it right at startup up until there is 30+ psi in the tank. Once the pistons are pushing against air pressure, the rods are held against the crank and the noise quiets down. Also check the pump oil level and color - should look like clean motor oil. Check tank for moisture and any oil (shouldn't be any oil in the tank and hopefully not much moisture). If you get a mocha-like mixture out of the tank drain or if that's what the pump oil looks like, I'd run away.

You can also do the time test for fillup (honestly don't know how long it should take for this unit but it's not that hard to calculate).

If you do end up getting it, I'd go into the pressure switch and dial back the pressure cutoff to 120psi (or maybe even 110-115). Single-stage pumps really struggle to get much over 110psi and it will be much easier on the unit if it doesn't have to run up to 135 (motor and pump will both last longer). Quincy on their single-stage pumps only rates them at 100psi maximum, and those are much heavier-duty pumps than this one.
 
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mobilus

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Thanks for the responses. I'll contact the seller today and check out the items mentioned.

redmondjp, I'm seeing the Quincy QT-5 at Lowes for $1899, minus 10% discount. That's what I want, but it'd blow the shop budget for quite a while. Decisions, decisions...
 

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When you say, "shop budget", how big of air demand are you expecting? This is for medium duty homeowner type air compressor. You can run air grinder but it won't keep up and you'll shorten the life of the pump pretty fast.

I run a Quincy 210 (temporary basis) at 90-120psi range but this pump can keep up w/ grinder simply because the pump is design to run 100% duty cycle. For an automotive shop, my Quincy nor that Husky will not survive long if there's a high demand or continuous demand of air.

If you're looking into a good pump, look at HD Husky with the clone Kellogg 335 pump. I don't know if they still have them but the major difference is the disc valve and head pressure unloader, which the QT-5 lacks.
 
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It's been a few years but I bought a name brand a/c at Sam's Club for about $650.00 on sale with 7.5 hp and 80 gallon tank. It pays to shop around if you're not in a hurry.
 
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mobilus

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Trey T, it's my personal shop, and I'm just setting it up, but every dollar that I don't spend on capability I won't max out in equipment is money for more equipment. Basically, the 80 gal Husky does seem like it'd be a good choice. I wanted a 1750 rpm motor, but since it's not everyday use, I guess longevity isn't that much of an issue. Is this the one you referred to: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-80-gal-5-HP-2-Stage-Air-Compressor-HS5181/100005910

Cyberbear, I used to see those big I/R compressors here at Sam's for that price, but no more.
 

Halfdawg

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Some of those are LOUD too!! My Quincy is so quiet compared to a friends Home Depot compressor. Both 60 gal, both similar specs. Just something to think about.
 
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mobilus

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I plan to put the compressor in a lean-to off the back of the shop...so noise shouldn't be a major concern.

No, as with most CL listings here, they hadn't taken it down after selling.
 

redmondjp

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I plan to put the compressor in a lean-to off the back of the shop...so noise shouldn't be a major concern.

No, as with most CL listings here, they hadn't taken it down after selling.

The only concern with an outdoor compressor is startup during cold weather. Some compressor manufacturers recommend using a 20W oil instead of 30W in the winter. Not a huge deal, but something to consider.
 
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mobilus

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redmondjp, regardless of location, it's unheated. Our temps seldom get lower than the teens, and usually not for long...another reason I love Texas. I have a single-stage 60 gal Sanborn in my welding shop and haven't had problems with I in the cold.
 
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