Recommend me an Air Compressor

[skippy]

I have been needing a new compressor since my old one took a dump over a year ago, I have been looking at the 60 gallon size with a 3.7 horse motor. Is it worth the extra 300 bucks to step up to the 5 horse dual stage compressor? I will be running impact guns and such off of it nothing to crazy.

Thanks Guys

 

[Gravy]

rebuild your motor or put a new motor on your tank.

 

[skippy]

I had a little 30 gallon oilless It wasnt worth rebuilding and It went to the scrapper many moons ago

 

[jackjoh]

I have used a Sears 30 Gal. for 14 years and it still works. Used for roofing, nail gun, impact wrench, etc. Unless you are thinking of heavy industrial use I would stay with the oil less.

 

[skippy]

I hate the noise of the oil less compressors is the main reason I want an oiled compressor and I dont think they make a 60 gallon or larger with the oil less

 

[UFAB]

Get a 5 HP single phase 60 or 80 gallon. Find used on KSL daily.

 

[I Lean]

Yep, it's worth it to go two stage if you can. Even though a single-stage will probably do everything you INTEND to use it for, the extra capacity will come in handy for using air-hungry stuff. (Plasma for me, but die grinders eat up a ton, or sanders, etc) Also, the less the compressor runs to keep up with you, the less water it generates in your tank/air lines for you to remove.

 

[mesha]

Oil less compressors are the best if you love stuff that is way too loud and slow. If not then a oil compressor is for you. I would go with at least 60 gallons or 228 liters. Two stage is cool but more money. I think it is always worth the extra money when buying tools.

 

[Toad]

I had a 60 gallon oil less once upon a time. It was so loud I hated to run it. Rattled the house. Found a sweet deal on a used two stage. It is a awesome compressor for airing up the neighbor kids bike tires.

 

[I Lean]

Call and ask about this one...can't see much in the picture, since it's wrapped in plastic...but I'd hope for two stage, and single-phase 220 power. http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=21994990&cat=226&lpid=18&search=

 

[rockdog]

Call and ask about this one...can't see much in the picture, since it's wrapped in plastic...but I'd hope for two stage, and single-phase 220 power. http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=21994990&cat=226&lpid=18&search=

Wow, that looks too good to be true to me! I'm in the process of going to a 80 gallon two stage. If your still looking in a week or so I'll sell you my 60 gallon single stage for $300.00 It is a 3 cylinder pump I bought new 4 or 5 years ago along with a new 5 horse 220 motor. I just use it in my home garage, so it hasn't been run tons.
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