What should I do with these two compressors?

[Matt018]

I got this large Emglo compressor for free. My uncle who was a mechanic gave me this along with some other shop equipment. I think its a 60 gallon, It should work well but i havn't hooked it up yet. I would need to do some wiring as its a 220 unit.

I have a 33 gal craftsman pro (oiled) and it works well but i know i could certainly put the big one to use.

So what do you guys think, eventually im gonna be selling one of them.

 

[Outlawmws]

Unless you have space constraints, I think its a no brainier.

 

[boomerangg22]

Think if it were me I'd use them..interesting problem though. Big one would be great for running a lot of different stuff but the CM is portable looks like..guess it boils down to which one will serve your needs the most..if it were me I'd keep both but I'm a keeper.

 

[Highhorse78]

I would stick with the dual stage emglo. Would give you a good excuse to wire up 220 for other things as well.

 

[mrpizza]

Hook them together for tons of air!

 

[EOC_Jason]

I would keep both. Having a large fixed compressor is nice, but there are times you find yourself (or a friend) needing a portable compressor.

 

[RECox286]

I'm a collector; keep both if you have the room. One day you will be happy

that you did.

Uncle Bob

 

[bobcatdan]

I would keep both. Having a large fixed compressor is nice, but there are times you find yourself (or a friend) needing a portable compressor.

Exactly what he said. I have ran into a couple times I wanted to drag a compressor along for a job way from the shop. Kinda hard if it's bolted to the floor. i wouldn't be surpise if thats an 80 gallon.

 

[Flash69]

If you are in Austin, TX sell me one!

I would keep them also if you have the room.

 

[Matt018]

Well if i keep the Emglo i would sell the table saw behind the craftsman and maybe sell the craftsman, Im not sure i could reorganize and maybe keep both, Just for fun what do you think i could get for each of the compressors?

And yes your right it could be an 80 gallon im not quite sure.

 

[jpickar]

Man I would love to have a 60 gal. compressor!!! I have some steam traction engine whistles I could blow!!!!! Whooooooo, whooooooo!!!!

John

 

[pipsters]

Once you clean house and organize, if you have room I would keep the big one and sell the Craftsman. Maybe $225-$250 would be a fair price if used gently, they are roughly $450 new nowadays. If you want a portable in the future buy a true portable something like a 10 or 20 gallon job.

 

[Matt018]

Yeah i dont have much use for a portable compressor, I guess next step is looking into wiring the big one up.

 

[KinzeMech]

How would a 10 or 20 gallon be more portable than that one?

It's 27 gallons, vertical for small footprint, one wheels, rolls easy, and is just about the biggest pump you can run on common 15A 120 VAC service.

I just bought one of those two weeks ago. It's a good small portable compressor. I wish it had a better air filter. It's just a strip of felt on the side of the cylinder head.

I would find a way to keep both. That emglo is an awesome deal if it runs well. A portable one that runs 110 is always handy when you need air beyond the reach of your permanently mounted compressor, and still leaves you the option of tying the two together if you ever have a big need for air.

Besides, everyone should have two compressors. What if one goes down, and you need compressed air for power tools when rebuilding the first pump?

 

[pipsters]

How would a 10 or 20 gallon be more portable than that one?

It's 27 gallons, vertical for small footprint, one wheels, rolls easy, and is just about the biggest pump you can run on common 15A 120 VAC service.

I just bought one of those two weeks ago. It's a good small portable compressor. I wish it had a better air filter. It's just a strip of felt on the side of the cylinder head.

I would find a way to keep both. That emglo is an awesome deal if it runs well. A portable one that runs 110 is always handy when you need air beyond the reach of your permanently mounted compressor, and still leaves you the option of tying the two together if you ever have a big need for air.

Besides, everyone should have two compressors. What if one goes down, and you need compressed air for power tools when rebuilding the first pump?

I have the horizontal 25 gal version of the Sears compressor. I didn't feel the vertical was very portable at all. In fact my horizontal barely fit in the back of my wagon when I brought it home. We just must have different definitions of what a "portable" compressor is...IIRC it weights over 150 lbs...

 

[ManoNegra]

What is the CFM rating on the Emglo?
If one had to go, I keep the one that gives me more air.

 

[RCStocker]

The emglo is a very good compressor. I don't think it is a 60 gallon tank. It looks like a 30 gallon.
As for the Craftsman I would keep it because it is not worth all that much money.
The Emglo compressors are very very good and your uncle was very nice to you. I would not have the nerve to sell something family gave me. the C-man is junk compaired to the Emglo

 

[EDGAR]

Put wheels or casters on the EMGLO and make it a movable compressor ( not necessarily very portable), it does not have to be bolted to the floor. Chinese compressors manufacturers put wheels on many of the big compressors they build and if they can do it so can you. Just build a separate frame and attach the wheels to the frame itself for a wider stance. Look below.

 

[barney rubble]

We got an Emglo at work that has a 60 gal horizonal tank on it that looks just like that one. Works good lot of air and doesn't make a lot of water. But damn its loud. If it was at my house it would only be outside.

 

[boosteddsm92]

I got this large Emglo compressor for free. My uncle who was a mechanic gave me this along with some other shop equipment. I think its a 60 gallon, It should work well but i havn't hooked it up yet. I would need to do some wiring as its a 220 unit.

I have a 33 gal craftsman pro (oiled) and it works well but i know i could certainly put the big one to use.

So what do you guys think, eventually im gonna be selling one of them.

There should be a model number on it somewhere then go here and see what the specs are for it. If you have to sell one, dump the Craftsman and don't look back.

We got an Emglo at work that has a 60 gal horizonal tank on it that looks just like that one. Works good lot of air and doesn't make a lot of water. But damn its loud. If it was at my house it would only be outside.

I have an Emglo 60 gallon vertical and it's damn quiet, maybe something's wrong w/that one?

 

[PT Doc]

That must be a huge motor if that is a 60 gallon tank. Seems off proportionally though. Maybe 30 gallon tank?

 

[Matt018]

No the motor was replaced when my uncle started using it, I was a compressor for his business. it was a 500 dollar one from grainger, Ill look at the hp shortly. And the picture might be throwing you off but this thing weighs half a ton, The pump and motor is huge. And the tank is twice the size of my craftsman. Im sure its atleast a 60 gallon, maybe an 80

 

[barney rubble]

I have an Emglo 60 gallon vertical and it's damn quiet, maybe something's wrong w/that one?[/QUOTE]

Maybe but we have had in since new its now about 25 years old and has always been loud.

 

[Matt018]

Put wheels or casters on the EMGLO and make it a movable compressor ( not necessarily very portable), it does not have to be bolted to the floor. Chinese compressors manufacturers put wheels on many of the big compressors they build and if they can do it so can you. Just build a separate frame and attach the wheels to the frame itself for a wider stance. Look below.

That is an excellent idea, Ive been using ratchet straps and an engine crane lately, and it works its just difficult to do, and much easier with two guys.

 

[EOC_Jason]

That is an excellent idea, Ive been using ratchet straps and an engine crane lately, and it works its just difficult to do, and much easier with two guys.

Apparently you missed the thread of the guy that dropped his compressor when his ratchet strap broke doing the same thing you mentioned above...

 

[Matt018]

Apparently you missed the thread of the guy that dropped his compressor when his ratchet strap broke doing the same thing you mentioned above...

Well i bought 2inch straps just for this purpose. The only sketch parts were when we actually loaded and unleaded it from the pickup. When i move it around the garage i hoist it just enough to get the base of it onto the legs of the crane so its not actually in the air when i roll it.

 

[BDT/NWMN]

If Grandma says that one has to go; it would be the Craftsman...

But even with a 80 gal @ 175psi commercial, backed up by a 60 gal @ 100 psi; both on 240V.. my portable Coast To Coast "SilverSeal" half horse ten gallon compressor that I bought new in the late 60's for $69.99 still gets used.. It is a true "portable" and can be powered from a 15 amp household outlet...

My three compressors have belt drive and cast iron pumps with oil lube.... There is a reason for each one being here all these years... All three are good units...

Your Large commercial Emglo unit is WAAAAy better quality unit than the Craftsman, so there is a no-brainer choice between the two.... But, if you have the need for a portable at times; I would keep the Craftsman around for that purpose.. Besides; it is paid for, and would serve as a backup if ever needed..