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ma73z
02-20-2008, 12:29 PM
We are building on to our shop and are needing a better (bigger) compressor what do you guys like or dislike.:cheers:

Steve1968LS2
02-20-2008, 02:41 PM
I was just gonig to post the same deal.

My problem is that I need a 110v unit since I don't have 220v to my garage and it would be expensive to get it there.

I do know you want an oil filled unit, and that a belt driven one is quieter as well.

I want the best, highest volume, 110v unit I can find.

Suggestions?

ironworks
02-20-2008, 02:45 PM
I just bought a screw Ingersol Rand and it is freakin awesome. It is also super quiet. But it is not cheap. Like 6000. But it puts out 38 cfm for my shop. You might look for a smaller screw type.

Rodger

ccracin
02-20-2008, 03:15 PM
Steve,

You may not find what you are looking for in 110volt. You may want to look into a step up transformer. It may be less than running a dedicated 220 line. You'll have more choices in compressors.

7TSS
02-20-2008, 04:57 PM
I like both Ingersol Rand and Quincy Compressors. I have one at home and the other at work. Both have been trouble free. The IR has been in use for 11+ yrs and the Quincy 4+ yrs.

I also agree that you won't find a good compressor for 110v. All depends on what you're using it for. Die grinder, DA, impact, ratchet, blast cabinet, filling tires all have different air requirements.

rwhite692
02-20-2008, 06:11 PM
I have a 60Gal/5HP 220V Craftsman "Pro" which is an upright, oil-less deal, it has given me very good service for about 8 years now (I'm just a weekend warrior, not a pro shop) but... it is AS LOUD AS THE HAMMERS OF HELL.

I am looking to upgrade mostly because I want something quieter, so I'm interested to hear about what's new out there and relatively quiet...

radrambler
02-20-2008, 06:38 PM
well

i recently looked at the stores who carry large compressors like (home depot) $1699 for the "big" 7.5 hp 2 cylinder compressor only like 24 cfm@ 125.didnt put out enough cfm to my liking to run my pressure pot blaster...
i had one built by a local comrpessor company...7.5 hp 4 cyl 240v puts out a over 30 cfm .runs @590 rpm and pumps up 80 gallon tank in a little over 3 minutes...i didnt want to have to upgrade later....i spent a little more than the big husky at the depot but will never over work the compressor .
its all based on what equipment your gonna use ....best thing you can get is the rotory screw...they put out alot of cfm but are costly....
my .02

radrambler

ma73z
02-20-2008, 08:47 PM
Hey guys thanks for the advise I really appreciate it :thumbsup:

Steve1968LS2
02-20-2008, 09:19 PM
Steve,

You may not find what you are looking for in 110volt. You may want to look into a step up transformer. It may be less than running a dedicated 220 line. You'll have more choices in compressors.

It's just for my garage.. typical stuff like air ratchets, impacts, cutters. I don't do body work in there so it's not like I have to run a grinder.

Mainly I want something with moderate air delivery and not so loud as to wake the dead or make my ears bleed.

The step up isn't a bad idea.. I will as my electrician how much that would run.

This was the best one I had found.. at least is was belt drive and twin cylinder.. I "think" it's oil filled. and it can convert to 220V

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100063473&N=10000003+90401+524403

1967bigdaddy
02-20-2008, 10:00 PM
I use a Snap On Big Red, 80 Gallon, 6hp and it's pretty quiet. I use it in my shop for everything from my sandblasting to my paint guns and da's. So many to choose from so good luck with your purchase.

rubadub
02-20-2008, 11:04 PM
This thread explains quite a bit about compressors in the $750 to $1400 range. http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202372&highlight=air+compressors

Rob

DRJDVM's '69
02-23-2008, 11:20 AM
Last year I bought an Ingersol Rand 2 stage 60 gallon that puts out 14.7 @175.
It was $1200 delivered to my door and I got it off an online vendor
Its in my garage next to my project and its pretty quiet...much quieter that my old Craftsman 25 gallon one !!! Not bad at all to stand next to it when it runs. It keeps up pretty easy with all my grinding and my small blast cabinet etc etc.
I'm very happy with it...

Rokcrln
02-24-2008, 10:15 PM
I bought an 80gal Kobalt 7.5hp 19cfm/175psi up right two years ago from Lowes and untill yesterday it has been great. Not real quiet but much better than my old non belt drive unit I had. Problem is yesterday the motor fried so I need to cal the warienty department Monday morning to see what they will do about it. So I may be looking for a new one as well:(

Kevin
LFD Inc.

V8TV
02-25-2008, 08:52 AM
We run a 7.5 hp IR rotary screw... we like it alot. Whisper quiet, all the air you could want, dehumidified cool discharge... not cheap and not 110, but it's nice.

Todds69
02-25-2008, 06:35 PM
Yeah, the screw style compressors are the nice, but boy are they $$$.

Rokcrln
02-26-2008, 07:40 PM
Well the warienty on the Lowes Kobalt compressor's is only 1yr so I am out of luck. I found a new motor from Grainger for $300 for now but this year I will put a bit away from each built I do and I'm looking at an IR rotary screw compressor. It is 7.5HP 28cfm 80 gal tank 230 single phase for $6167 but I should never need another one and it is very quiet :thumbsup:

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Wild
03-07-2008, 06:29 AM
I chose to go gas instead of 220. 11 hp Honda propane /gas powered two stage 18 CFM @ 175. The unit is portable when needed and with a soon to be built sound enclosure and exhaust heat exchanger the shop will have hot water as well until 220 gets hooked up.

clill
03-07-2008, 07:51 AM
I bought a twin screw Eaton on Ebay and it is very quiet. I would buy a twin screw before spending big dough on a piston type.. What you really need is this
http://cgi.ebay.com/1920-MICHELIN-AIR-COMPRESSOR-CAN-SHIP-OVERSEAS_W0QQitemZ170198418898QQihZ007QQcategoryZ1 3621QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

ls1 nova
03-15-2008, 12:38 AM
Be very carefull with that transformer. Yes it will make 220v but it will also draw the current. Make sure you have the wire size and breaker to handle it. The over current will turn your wires into a crispy mess especially if they are run over a distance. Just my .02 cents. DO NOT JUST INCREASE THE BREAKER SIZE!!!