Air Compressor Opinions
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Air Compressor Opinions I finally have my new shop and am getting ready to buy a compressor. I'm looking seriously at the Quincy 5hp, 60 gallon, 2 stage and the Bellaire 5hp,80 gallon 2 stage. Is anyone familiar with either of these and have some opinions??? The Bellaire is a little more expensive and has a little more cfm. I'd appreciate any opinions.
Quincy and Bellaire are good units. Also look at Puma. They've got a 5hp 80 gal two stage that puts out 18cfm at 90psi in your price range. They're great bang for the buck. I've got a single stage 60 gal Puma and it's awesome for a single stage.....12cfm @ 90 and pump only turns 975rpm (super quiet).
I wasted $750 on a junk sanborn 80 gallon single stage from Menards. Pump couldnt stay together.
pretty much gave it away and bought this 2 stage Chicago pneumatic a few years ago and love it. Not one issue out of it and it supplie a ton of air. quiet and smooth running also.
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/...sor/p2045.html
pretty much gave it away and bought this 2 stage Chicago pneumatic a few years ago and love it. Not one issue out of it and it supplie a ton of air. quiet and smooth running also.
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/...sor/p2045.html
I wasted $750 on a junk sanborn 80 gallon single stage from Menards. Pump couldnt stay together.
pretty much gave it away and bought this 2 stage Chicago pneumatic a few years ago and love it. Not one issue out of it and it supplie a ton of air. quiet and smooth running also.
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/...sor/p2045.html
pretty much gave it away and bought this 2 stage Chicago pneumatic a few years ago and love it. Not one issue out of it and it supplie a ton of air. quiet and smooth running also.
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/...sor/p2045.html
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Verdad Gallardo I sold it for $350 or $400. I would rather not have kept it around and kept messing with it. My new compressor puts out more then enough air for my needs.
I have the 60 gallon Quincy. It's super quiet and efficient but it does run a lot especially while blasting. It has more than enough *** for my two car garage, but in a shop I'd buy one of quincys larger compressors.
I have this one http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/...or/p12330.html
The two stage may work a little better, but an extra 20 gallons on the tank size would be nice.
I have this one http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/...or/p12330.html
The two stage may work a little better, but an extra 20 gallons on the tank size would be nice.
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What is it being used for? Simple air tools? Will you use it to paint?
I got a 30 gallon Craftsman compressor as a wedding gift and my only complaint about it is that it is LOUD. I honestly have to put ear plug in to use it in my 2 car garage with the door closed (due to the cold).
I only use it for simple air tools and it has been fine.
I got a 30 gallon Craftsman compressor as a wedding gift and my only complaint about it is that it is LOUD. I honestly have to put ear plug in to use it in my 2 car garage with the door closed (due to the cold).
I only use it for simple air tools and it has been fine.
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I have the 60 gallon Quincy. It's super quiet and efficient but it does run a lot especially while blasting. It has more than enough *** for my two car garage, but in a shop I'd buy one of quincys larger compressors.
I have this one http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/...or/p12330.html
The two stage may work a little better, but an extra 20 gallons on the tank size would be nice.
I have this one http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/...or/p12330.html
The two stage may work a little better, but an extra 20 gallons on the tank size would be nice.
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Ive got a husky 60. Its your run of the mill nothing fancy. It has been dead reliable and I work it pretty regularly. Wont fit the bill for heavy jobs like extended blasting, sanding or painting.
Has anyone had any experience with the 80 gallon 2 stage us general unit from harbor freight? apparently the tank and motor are american, pump is italian, and the pressure switch is german. I looked at it in person and it seemed pretty decent especially for the money.
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Update on my 30gal Craftsman oil less...the piston seal **** the bed. There was a 1/4" chunk missing so it wouldn't pump more than 40lbs in the tank.
Had new cylinder, piston and o rings within a week and it's back up and running. Still loud though
It was a $350 compressor about 4 years ago. For that reason I couldn't afford to junk it and buy a oil one. Unless the tank rusts out, or electric motor stops working, I'll keep fixing it.
Had new cylinder, piston and o rings within a week and it's back up and running. Still loud though
It was a $350 compressor about 4 years ago. For that reason I couldn't afford to junk it and buy a oil one. Unless the tank rusts out, or electric motor stops working, I'll keep fixing it.