I need a compressor in my garage and finally have the space.
What do you guys recommend? What's good/bad these days.
230 V, 30 amp available
I don't see myself doing bodywork (grinders etc) but impact wrenches and stuff like that. and it's not going to get used every day.
Used to have a 60 gal but that may be overkill.
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I've got a 26 gallon 115 VAC compressor... Husky Pro? Several years old, but back when they were made in the USA, able to work 100% duty cycle. Works great for air ratchets/impacts or spraying the deck. Definite overkill for inflating tires.
It's oil lubricated and personally I wouldn't consider anything but that. I run 20 weight Amsoil in it during the winter (if I remember to change it from the 30 weight, also from Amsoil) as makes for noticeably easier starts in the unheated, uninsulated car hole.
60 gallon is awesome. You need a pump at least 6 cfms and lots of capacity for air ratchets and impacts,sanders and so on. More capacity the better
And forget about an oil-less pump. They have a plasic compression ring and have a short life cycle.
What do you want to do with it and what is your budget?
Originally Posted By: tom slick
What do you want to do with it and what is your budget?
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if you have enough storage, Id think that the flow capacity may not be necessary. Duty cycle is key.
Id buy the smallest IR 230V I could buy.
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
if you have enough storage, Id think that the flow capacity may not be necessary. Duty cycle is key.
Id buy the smallest IR 230V I could buy.
Sand blasters need a lot of flow otherwise your other tools can run off of a fairly small compressor.
Get an oil lubricated compressor, your ears and neighbors will thank you.
I have a 110v Husky that puts out arounf 6 cfm at 90psi. I can [censored] better than that but can't sustain long enuff to run an air tool properly.
Look at RolAir. US made and a step above the typical big box store compressors. I've had a 2hp electric one for 15 years or so w/ absolutely no problems.
I would rather get a smaller motor with a larger tank.
I think that I would recommend the Quincy model Q13160V. It is splash lubricated single stage 3.5HP(?) with 60-gal tank. 1/60/230V. 12.4ACFM @ 100psi. It's $720 with free shipping from AirCompressorsDirect.com.
I personally have a Champion Advantage series & like it, but I think that Quincy Air Master Series is better bang for the buck. However, Champion does have a Value Plus compressor that might be worth looking at. Don't forget about BelAire compressors either. They use an Italian pump but assembled in the US, I believe.
Originally Posted By: SIXSPEED
I just ordered an IR 20 gallon single stage compressor for general purpose use. Wanted something quiet with a small foot print that operated on 120 Volts.
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Originally Posted By: SIXSPEED
I just ordered an IR 20 gallon single stage compressor for general purpose use. Wanted something quiet with a small foot print that operated on 120 Volts.
Two stage, 5 HP, 60 gal tank from Northern.
Originally Posted By: SIXSPEED
I got the IR Garage Mate today ... very nice compressor ... and very heavy too for a 20 gallon.
Originally Posted By: Donald
Two stage, 5 HP, 60 gal tank from Northern.
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Originally Posted By: Donald
Two stage, 5 HP, 60 gal tank from Northern.
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