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Exact size, voltage, stages and even more HP than I was looking for. Looks to be a go but knowing as little as I do about these machines I though it best to run it by you guys first. Yay or nay?
Thanks

100 CFM is huge. If you think everything is well with it, jump on it.

Danny

If it runs well it's a great deal. Looks like it's been used inside, which is very good. Only
downside is you'll need either a 30 or 50A 220 circuit for it. I'd jump on it myself.

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That is seriously more compressor than you'll ever need as a hobbiest. Unless of course you plan on getting into cars

That is going to be really heavy too (like heavier than a full size fridge), and I bet very load. If you really think you need this much compressor go for it, but It's far to big for my needs and space. A 60gal/5hp would be plenty big enough and actually even overkill unless you're using air sanders a lot.

Honestly, it's a good deal but IMO way to big.

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How many guys do you think I will need to load/unload that sucker onto my pickup? Its times like these I wish I had a flatbed trailer.

Looks pretty decent, if you have the room and power - and as was mentioned, somewhere were you wont hear it !!! I doubt however that its 100 CFM ... more like 20 or 25 with that HP and tank, but still, thats way huge .. and a decent price to boot ...

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Two strong people can tip that into the back of a pick-up. If you're worried about the oil getting into
the cylinders from lying it down, drain it before you load it (take a can to hold the oil, or see if the
seller has one). How far do you have to move it at your house? If you're going across soft dirt or
down stairs you'll need more help.

As far as noise, that won't be much louder than a 5hp unit. Is it going inside or outside? Either way,
if you build a light containment structure around it, and line it with foam, you'll cut the perceived
noise way down.

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And if you do this, make sure you have decent ventilation for it, it's going to get hot!

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I am thinking of putting it in the electrical room that borders my shop, if it fits. No stairs... thankfully.

I have an 80 gallon compressor tank (no motor) that I got to build a smoker out of. I moved it just the other day by myself with a handtruck on pneumatic tires. I think it would be safe to say that the tank alone, without the motor is every bit of 180 pounds or more. It's pretty heavy. Some buddies will definitely be helpful as all the mass of the motor sits on top making it pretty tippy.

Good luck.

Darrin

Just a thought but you can get the Ingersoll Rand SS5L5 brand new for a little over a grand and have it delivered to your door. I've had one for 5 years and it's been great, runs the Dynabrade sanders easily. Donwside? It's tough to get at the drain valve and I have put off adding an extension.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/INGERS ... Pid=search

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Had a look at those already, trouble is after the price differential, taxes, and much higher delivery to Canada it would probably be twice the price as this used one I am looking at.

Going to have a look this aft, thanks for all the info guys.

Don't forget to drain any water out of the tank before you try to move it.
An unusually-heavy small compressor a friend bought had several gallons of water in it....every pound counts when you're preventing that hernia!

John

A compressor that has a long-standing accumulation of water is at least potentially a hazard due to rusting of the tank.
Be very wary of buying such a compressor, and always drain the tank when the compressor is not in use, and daily when it is in regular use.

Joe

Well it is sitting on the truck tarped for the night until our guys come to help offload tomorrow. Hopefully -15 C does not cause any damage. Had an absolutely brutal time loading the sucker as it was just me and the seller, it was worthy of a three stooges episode. Ended up jacking it up with a motor lift and using crank straps to pull it on, not before we dropped it once on the tailgate and smashed the gauge. The guy gave me a nice air sander for that and went and picked up a $6 gauge after so I am not complaining.

Also got 1/2" and 3/4" lines, 3 way splitter, 2 way splitter, dessicant filter, and a gallon of oil. Not bad If I may say so myself. He mentioned that I will probably want a better type of water filter for spraying clear finishes, is that true?