Which is the better air compressor, two stage 30 gallon or single stage 60 gallon.

[GON]

@nwjones18 posted on BITOG about air compressor closeout at Home Depot.

Found two on clearance, a single stage USA made DeWalt, or a Husky USA assembled Husky.

Any thoughts on which compressor is a better tool?

 

[ripcord]

The salient point is the SCFM rating at @40 and @90 psi. The DeWalt blows the Husky out of the water in terms of the volume of air it can deliver over a sustained period of time.

BTW, the ad copy for the DeWalt was written by an imbecile.

 

[Nukeman7]

DeWalt for the win! The higher SCFM @ 90 PSI of 11.5 for the DeWalt vs. 6.2 SCFM for the Husky is what is crucial for most automotive tools like impact wrenches, grinders, and air hammers.

 

[ripcord]

One thing to notice is that the DeWalt is 230v and I'm pretty sure the Husky is 120v. If you need a 120v compressor, that Husky has as good of SCFM specs as you're likely to get without stepping up to 230v.

 

[GON]

One thing to notice is that the DeWalt is 230v and I'm pretty sure the Husky is 120v. If you need a 120v compressor, that Husky has as good of SCFM specs as you're likely to get without stepping up to 230v.

Thanks for pointing out the DeWalt is 230v- I missed that. I don't need a compressor, but might be time for a replacement. My 1990s era Craftsman wakes up the entire town when I use it.

 

[Tman220]

One thing to notice is that the DeWalt is 230v and I'm pretty sure the Husky is 120v. If you need a 120v compressor, that Husky has as good of SCFM specs as you're likely to get without stepping up to 230v.

Yes, this is the main point. The Husky's SCFM rating is about the limit you can achieve from a 120 volt 15/20 amp circuit

These two units have different purposes. The question is how much SCFM does GON need and does he have easy access to 240 where he intends to put the compressor?

 

[GON]

Yes, this is the main point. The Husky's SCFM rating is about the limit you can achieve from a 120 volt 15/20 amp circuit

These two units have different purposes. The question is how much SCFM does GON need and does he have easy access to 240 where he intends to put the compressor?

I don't have pre access to 230v, but the circuit panel is pretty close to the location for the compressor.

 

[mrsilv04]

The panel is right there and it is 2 slots from being full. Add a 220 volt circuit for an air compressor and she's full up and done.

 

[#18FAN]

What is its intended use

 

[GON]

What is its intended use

Just automotive repair. Always on my mind a 30 year old compressor may be on its last leg. I didn't do a good job cleaning the water from the tank, last time I did the inside of the tank was very rusty. The compressor is also very noisy.

If the savings were not significant I would not be looking at replacing the air compressor at this time. A Google search shows the DeWalt selling at about $1k USD at most retailers.

 

[Astro14]

I’ve never regretted buying a 230v power tool. The sweetness of its performance will last a long time after the inconvenience of paying for the outlet.

 

[CKN]

Every neighbor want a neighbor with a noisy air compressor using air tools. Kind of like South American countries where you can have a garage dropping transmissions and changing tires right next door to a single family residence.

 

[#18FAN]

The DeWalt would be a good upgrade and it's a 175psi rated tank. I use a true 7.5hp and never regretted it although I do or did alot of paining and sandblasting that pushes it to the limit particular sandblasting.
I think it's a solid unit for what I believe you want to do.

 

[KGMtech]

Just make yourself a reminder to drain the tank of accumulated water on a set schedule.

 

[Nessism1]

Yellow sticker for the Dewalt says 27 gallon. There may be a mistake regarding that price. The DXCM602 is over $800 on sale in my area. Regular price, $1021

Edit: this is the PN called out on that yellow sticker...

 

[#18FAN]

Yellow sticker for the Dewalt says 27 gallon. There may be a mistake regarding that price. The DXCM602 is over $800 on sale in my area. Regular price, $1021

Good catch it does

 

[CarLuver]

i would get the 230 one . even better that you could put it in that corner . that being said, an 60 to 80 is sometimes overkill for most home owners unless they are doing a lot of work that requires a lot of air. stuff like impacts and nail guns don't require a lot of constant air . i still have my 80 gal sitting in storage since i moved last and jsut use my 30 gal these days

 

[ElectroMechanoMan]

I bought a 30gal Ingersol Rand and it will run my air tools good enough for what I do. I believe it’s 5 cfm @ 90 psi. If I’m using an air tool, I’ll run the tool until the compressor starts, give it a minute to shut off, and go back at it. It is used primarily for an air hammer and paint gun. Once in a while, I use an air impact, but my Milwaukee mid torque handles the majority of my work.

 

[Tman220]

Another note. What Gon has now is a direct drive compressor which are notoriously super noisy, avoid those and get something that is belt driven. Less noise and a less annoying tone.

 

[Nessism1]

I have a monster, noisy as hell, 80 gallon DeVillbiss compressor for heavy tasks. For any regular jobs, though, I fire up the California Air Tools compressor. It's quiet as a church mouse. Not a high duty cycle machine, but you can abuse it plenty without harm. It's well worth the extra money.