Would it be worth a 2 hr round trip for this compressor?

[edcantu9]

http://spencersales.hibid.com/lot/72122-75664-19160/air-america-60-gallon-air-compressor/

they want $265 for it. Is it worth my time? I cant find much information on it.

 

[dave89iroc]

looks like a decent unit

 

[edcantu9]

does anyone know about how old this would be? or if it is 2 stage?

 

[LXCam]

Looks like a single stage and that's not a 6hp motor. I like how they left that blank on the name plate. This is one of those deals where they claim i"it makes"..... anyhow based upon the load it calcs out to ~5HP which is fine. For that price I'd make the drive.

 

[EOC_Jason]

That is just your typical Sanborn single-stage air compressor. Sold under just about every brand out there. It's a good little pump IMO if that fits your CFM & budget.

Those 15A motors = ~3 "real" horse power...

Tank would have a metal tag giving it's date of manufacture on there and other relevant required info.

I would make the drive for that... Probably just talk them down to an even $250 (or less) to cover your gas money.

You can leave it on those blocks of wood, and replace the crummy petcock on the bottom with a 90 and a short pipe and a ball-valve for easier draining.

 

[58Yeoman]

Last year I bought a brand new Sanborn at Menard's for less than $400 (I think around $360) when they had an 11% sale. It replaced my 'hole in the tank' Sanborn that I've had since 1974. It's a good machine for a single stage. My new one is practically identical.

 

[larry_g]

That is a 3hp motor, single stage pump. Is it worth the drive? $235 + $mileage + $time + used. As said above new is ~$400 + guarantee. I would go with new.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Showkey]

This might be a comparable unit new and they often go "on sale"

https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/ma...-compressor/0000000069119?Ntt=Air Compressors

 

[engineer2]

Last year I bought a brand new Sanborn at Menard's for less than $400

Same here. It's been a good compressor so far.

 

[JohnnyK81]

As stated, that's your standard 11.5ish CFM 3hp compressor.

Just search the big stores and see what they sell for, then factor in age and abuse.

 

[edcantu9]

This might be a comparable unit new and they often go "on sale"

https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/ma...-compressor/0000000069119?Ntt=Air Compressors

What is the lowest you seen it go?

 

[onewheat]

2 hour round trip? That's nothing. I drive 7 hours every weekend roundtrip to our lake house and don't think twice about it. I drive 2 hours round trip to go to Costco. If you think it's a decent compressor, what are you waiting for?

 

[matt_i]

Do the terms include the 10% "buyer's ripoff" and the 4% credit card fee? Also have to factor that in.

 

[edcantu9]

Thanks to all for the advice. As I suspected it is just the same rebadged air compressor and nothing special.

I value my time very very much because I have a job, family, and kids. I only drive if I absolutely have to.

I will be passing on this deal. I thought maybe the compressor was something special but it was not.