What Compressor?

[VW_1974]

Looking to upgrade my home compressor. I have the small HF 25 or so gallon unit right now. It *****. I restore cars and it can't handle a a whiz wheel for more than a minute let alone a DA. Looking into getting a much bigger unit and running 220 to the garage. Was thinking around 15 CFM would be good but the more the better. What are everyones thoughts on compressors/ brands? Tractor Supply has the Rand SS4L5 which gets 14 at 90 and is 60 gallon single stage. They also have the Rand TS4N5 which gets 15 at 90 and is 80 gallon two stage for $300 more. Any other brands I should look at? Rand seems to have a pretty good reputation from who I've talked to. I have a tank from a 60 gallon craftsman sitting in the garage I suppose I could put a new motor and head on, but that could end up being more money.

 

[ATC]

Quincy. Northern Tool carries them

 

[bob15]

Change the motor to single phase and you have one heck of a compressor:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1407790439695137/

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/578655123604350/

But first....what is the electrical available (120, 220 & amps)? How much do you want/willing to spend?

 

[VW_1974]

Those are some sweet looking compressors. I like the second one more, I don't have a lot of room and was trying to stick with vertical, if I go horizontal, I'm gonna need to do some serious rearrangement. I was trying to stick around $1000-1500. This is probably going to be something that happens closer to the end of the summer. Put away a few hundred every month on top of whats already in the fund. I don't want to buy some HF special, looking for a compressor that's gonna last me a while. In the garage right now I have 120, but there's an open 50 Amp circuit in my fuse panel and my electrician buddy was gonna come over and I was gonna help him run a new 220 line out there. FB Marketplace ***** to search on for me, If i find something it's weeks old or the searches don't work. Search for Chrysler and I get Subarus.

 

[bob15]

I just type in compressor". I try to make it as generic as possible

 

[Maxcustody]

I asked this same question back in February. Here is a link to all the replies. I went with a 7.5 HP Eaton. Good luck!

Air compressor for the new shop

UPDATE 2/14/22. Thank you ALL for the information and help in my decision. I ordered an Eaton 7.5HP 80 Gal. air compressor. This is the one here: https://eatoncompressor.com/product/7-5hp-quiet-air-compressor-single-phase-80-gallon-vertical-2/ I have been reading thru a ton of old threads on...

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[driftpin]

You should seriously consider that I-R second unit, with a single-phase ~24 amp 240V replacement motor. That should do what you want.

 

[VW_1974]

I asked this same question back in February. Here is a link to all the replies. I went with a 7.5 HP Eaton. Good luck!

Just read through it, looks like you got a real nice unit! It's a little out of my range, but it would certainly do what I want.

Driftpin, I actually just found a similar IR unit with a 220 Single phase motor. It's a 2475 and not a 2475N5, not sure what the difference is but it's rated at 16.8@175 so I think it would handle my plans. DA sander, die grinder, paint gun, etc. I would just go for the one posted, but a single phase 5 horse motor not from china is half the price of the compressor.

 

[BCreekDave]

I’ll second the Eaton compressor. Good value for the money. I have a 5 HP single phase version and it keeps up with all single user requirements like blast cabinets and DA’s.

 

[GeoBruin]

Careful about discounting HF across the board. Remember that they don't make anything, they just license other stuff and compressors are no exception. Their 60 gallon 2-stage model has changed manufacturers over the years but at some point recently, they were using an IMC/Atlas Copco pump. The compressor was basically a copy of one of the Bellaire models that was for sale for a lot more.

Source: I have one

 

[VW_1974]

Careful about discounting HF across the board. Remember that they don't make anything, they just license other stuff and compressors are no exception. Their 60 gallon 2-stage model has changed manufacturers over the years but at some point recently, they were using an IMC/Atlas Copco pump. The compressor was basically a copy of one of the Bellaire models that was for sale for a lot more.

Source: I have one

I was eyeing their 5 horse pump but they don't have a motor. Worked out by my math that with their pump and another motor I'm in $500-600 and put it on my 60 gallon tank. For $200 more I can get a used one or for more a new IR from TSC. Shame is HF doesn't sell the big compressors anymore, just the small 30 gallon and lower units.

 

[anndel]

60 gallon at a minimum, ideally a 80 gallon compressor would work nicely for your needs.

 

[Jagmandave]

Careful about discounting HF across the board. Remember that they don't make anything, they just license other stuff and compressors are no exception. Their 60 gallon 2-stage model has changed manufacturers over the years but at some point recently, they were using an IMC/Atlas Copco pump. The compressor was basically a copy of one of the Bellaire models that was for sale for a lot more.

Source: I have one

As do I, I've had it for a couple of years now, works a treat and I can't get ahead of it. Of course I'm not running a DA on it but I run a die grinder on it which ***** air something fierce! American made tank, American made pump and a Mexican made motor.

 

[VW_1974]

60 gallon at a minimum, ideally a 80 gallon compressor would work nicely for your needs.

Absolutely agree! I don't want anything smaller than a 60. I call it a home compressor, but it's really on the verge of professional. I'm a hoarder of rot boxes and after I'm done working on other peoples cars all day, I go home and work on mine for hours LOL.

 

[dnschmidt]

The Eaton unit quoted above is the nuts. I have a five HP 80 gallon Quincy and when I'm doing serious sanding or trying to spray a complete car with my SATA or DeVilbiss guns I sometimes have to wait for it to catch up. My Iwata Supernova's use less air so they are less of a problem. Think of this as a lifetime buy. 7 1/2 gets you over 22CFM and that's sort of a magic number since pro level spray guns typically consume 17 SCFM. Die grinders are complete air hogs even though they are physically tiny. Sooner or later you're going to want to do sandblasting and that takes a shitload of air. BUY ONCE, CRY ONCE, REGRET NEVER is the way to look at an air compressor. It's not a cordless drill that you throw out every five years.

 

[VW_1974]

I did it! Opportunity arose so I took it. Got a 7.5 horse 80 gallon Campbell Hausfeld putting out 27 CFM@90. Two stage cast iron pump, 220 single phase power. Should do me well.

 

[dnschmidt]

There is no better kill than overkill. Words to live by.

 

[VW_1974]

Here it is, electrician is getting prices for wiring.

 

[VW_1974]

The Siphon paint gun is for decoration LOL