Right Compressor?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Scarborough Maine Fredericksburg VA
Right Compressor?
My garage is finaly getting done and I am about to start fitting it out. I just picked up a lift that will let me work on my 72 rebuild a lot easier! Now I need to pick up my compressor.
I was into Sears and they have a Ingersol Rand 60 gal 5 hp that puts out 15cfm at 90psi. The floor model can be had for $600 (normal price is $999), the only damage I see is the cage around the belts has some damage but nothing that would interfere with operations.
They also have an "oilless" compressor that puts out 11cfm at 90psi. It looks a lot less impressive as the motor/pump is half the size. Sales guy says the oilless is better as it is less maintence and I can pick up the floor model for $400?
Opinions???
Sorry I put this in the wrong forum - thought I was in general disc.
I was into Sears and they have a Ingersol Rand 60 gal 5 hp that puts out 15cfm at 90psi. The floor model can be had for $600 (normal price is $999), the only damage I see is the cage around the belts has some damage but nothing that would interfere with operations.
They also have an "oilless" compressor that puts out 11cfm at 90psi. It looks a lot less impressive as the motor/pump is half the size. Sales guy says the oilless is better as it is less maintence and I can pick up the floor model for $400?
Opinions???
Sorry I put this in the wrong forum - thought I was in general disc.
Last edited by spf72; Jun 18, 2005 at 04:04 PM. Reason: Sorry wrong forum
Pro
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From: mississauga ON
Most wrenches and guns will require between 4 and 5 cfm, so you should be fine with the smaller unit. Is it also Ingersol Rand? They
make pretty good products. You don't want to small a tank or the
motor will be kicking in often.
make pretty good products. You don't want to small a tank or the
motor will be kicking in often.
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If you will be using the compressor on a regular basis I'd say go with the belt-driven unit. They have stronger motors and compressor units. You change the oil once a year. Hardly a hassle. They also tend to make less noise than the oilless units.
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I wouldn't touch an oilless. Go for the bigger belt driven compressor. I have a small oilless apart right now in the shop and I am not impressed. I have a big 80 triple for shop use.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Scarborough Maine Fredericksburg VA
Thanks for the input - thought this might not be the right place for this question but I sure appreciate the responces. While I am here any thought on brands? The Ingersol Rand appears to be made much better than the Sears unit (not sure who makes theirs) with heat fin sinks on the motor and the lines and a much cleaner casting on the pump.
Checked out air tools tonight and it seems the 15cfm will be more than enough with the 60 gal tank.
Checked out air tools tonight and it seems the 15cfm will be more than enough with the 60 gal tank.
