Official Luthiers Forum!
http://luthiersforum.com/forum/

Compressor lead
http://luthiersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=30695		 Page 1 of 1
Author:  Edward Taylor [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Compressor lead
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

Quote:
made in Canada Eagle brand ; 80gal, 150psi, 100cfm 2 piston pump. air compressor. Rebuilt 230V single phase 7.5hp motor.
original investment $2400
comes with magnetic switch $1200
everything including 3 lines, ( 1 3/4", 2 1/2"), desiccant bypass and on off valve.
asking $800 for quick sale.
Author:  DannyV [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 3:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compressor lead
100 CFM is huge. If you think everything is well with it, jump on it.

Danny
Author:  gozierdt [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 3:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compressor lead
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.
Author:  Rod True [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compressor lead
That is seriously more compressor than you'll ever need as a hobbiest. Unless of course you plan on getting into cars :D

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.
Author:  Edward Taylor [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 6:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compressor lead
Rod True wrote:
That is seriously more compressor than you'll ever need as a hobbiest. Unless of course you plan on getting into cars :D


Careful what you suggest, my ambitions are already too big for my wallet. :lol:

Quote:
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..


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.
Author:  TonyKarol [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 6:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compressor lead
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 ...
Author:  gozierdt [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 6:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compressor lead
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.
Author:  Rod True [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 6:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compressor lead
gozierdt wrote:
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.


And if you do this, make sure you have decent ventilation for it, it's going to get hot!
Author:  Edward Taylor [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 7:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compressor lead
I am thinking of putting it in the electrical room that borders my shop, if it fits. No stairs... thankfully.
Author:  Darrin D Oilar [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compressor lead
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
Author:  Terence Kennedy [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Compressor lead
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
Author:  Edward Taylor [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Compressor lead
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.
Author:  JohnAbercrombie [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compressor lead
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
Author:  jmpbuffalo [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compressor lead
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
Author:  Edward Taylor [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Compressor lead
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?
Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC - 5 hours
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/