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I bought my Compressor in 1986 and payed $2800.00 for it , at the time my Snap-on dealer tried to sell me one of there mexico made big red compressors but I insisted on a Emglo or nothing . Its a 5 horse Industrial model that makes the dime store 5-7 horse models look like toys. I change the oil every few years , change the air filter when dirty and spray some Kroil in the intake every now and again to lube and clean the valves and thats about it . After 25 years I finally changed the belts only because they were starting to glaze and slip at start up. 25 years !!. The motor is rated at 5 hp @ 1750 rpm that is like 15 ft pounds of torque. 21 SCFM air at 175 PSI. This has been the best piece of equipment that I ever had, and still going strong. Its a shame that quality means nothing anymore only price. But an expensive quality piece of equipment is the best value in the long run so far this compressor has only cost me a little over $100 per year. Stan

JL ws-6

iTrader: (50)

Stan I hear what you're saying... hard to beat any piece of equipment that lasts 25 years.

But, in the same instance, if a 450 dollar compressor lasts 5 to 6 years you're well under the 100 a year in cost.

Chances are though... that you'll be @ about 10 dollars a year on that beast you have... you'll pass that down to someone else before it dies. I'd have done that but the $ just wasn't in the budget to do it. I had 800 bucks to spend on the compressor, filter, air system, 2 hose reels, regulator and the auto oiler.

If it does kick the bucket.. I'll change the pump or motor on it and keep it going...... hopefully I won't have to worry about it any time soon.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

Hey JL, you missed the part where he said 21 cfm at 175 pounds. So his $100 a year isn't the same thing as your example above. 21 cfm @ 175psi puts most/all home air compressors to shame

BIGMANNYC

thats an incredible performance for a compressor ! you dont find that now a days , the contractor series quincy 60 gal 2 stage 5hp commercial grade is 15cfm@175psi model 2v41c60vc and thants even impressive ! price is $1399 but you can get a 5yr warranty and it will last over 25 years so you may pay more up front but its well worth it in the long run , but for the 80 gallon one the best they reccomend is the ingersoll rand 80 gal 2 stage 7.5hp model 2475n7.5 commercial grade 24cfm@175psi !!! sells for $2099 but again its an investment youll never regret in the long run , i also beleive in getting the best value for the best price but ive learned that you just cant cut corners on certain things because will will regret it and be dissapointed when they start breaking down. and after using my friends 30 gal sears compressor it was junk could not keep up with mini grinder i was using to grind a small tweeter cover i have to keep waiting for it to refill ! so annoying...... they have them at aircompressorsdirect.com with free shipping and not tax. and they have a specialist who you can call and according to your needs can set you up with the right one for you.

JL ws-6

iTrader: (50)

Fwiw, I've had the 60 gallon lowes one now for a year. I do find, that when using the air grinder for extended periods I will get a pressure drop down to about 85 psi, but that's as low as it ever goes, and the compressor will run constantly.

I have the pressure set up to shut off at 120, on at 90. I think if I get it to turn on sooner it would probably maintain a little more then 85, but I haven't messed with it.

I've changed the oil in it 4 times, once after probably an hour or 2 of running, 2nd time after about 30 hours of running,and I've been trying to maintain the 30 to 40 hour schedule ever since.. it's probably about due again.

I've been happy with it, it's getting the job done pretty well and isn't giving me any headaches. I do use it quite a bit... if I get 5 years out of it before the pump or motor dies with the amount of use I'm giving it I think that's pretty good. At that point, I will look into buying another pump/motor for it vs buying another compressor. I have a welder, and can always modify the top bracket (not weld on the tank I know better) if I had to in order to adapt something else, when and if the time comes.


I do wish I had the money to buy a bigger one when I did.. next time around, if I end up doing another entire unit I will go to an 80 gallon. But, if I get 8 or more years out of this one, I think it will have served me well. 1 year down so far, no issues.