Air compressor recommendations

[drleah]

Hubby wants to replace the aging upright compressor in the garage with a 60 gallon 220v one. Anybody have one they love (or hate)?
Thanks,
Leah


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[pete3799]

I bought one of these 3 years ago...........only use it occasionally .....does everything I need.
No problems with it so far.
Campbell Hausfeld® 60 Gallon Cast Iron Air Compressor - Tractor Supply Co.

[MBAtarga]

That "aging upright" compressor may be better quality than 99% of compressors being sold to the average consumer these days.

Is it actually malfunctioning?

[asphaltgambler]

Originally Posted by mbatarga

that "aging upright" compressor may be better quality than 99% of compressors being sold to the average consumer these days.

Is it actually malfunctioning?

^^^^^^^^^^^++1111^^^^^^^^^^

[Porchdog]

So long as the bottom of the tank isn't rusting and the compressor he has is large enough -

Rebuild (or pay someone to rebuild) the compressor head. Renew the control parts. Install an automatic drain.

In the future - be sure it's draining. Change the oil regularly.

Then you have plenty of money left over for other toys.

If your current unit is to small or has a rusty tank - I'm interested in the answers as well. My current compressor is to small. Every "classic" compressor I've tried to buy has had a rotten tank.
I do have 3 great compressor heads (2 rebuilt), but no tanks to use them with.

[drleah]

Compressor isn't large enough, 1.5hp. Impact driver after 2 lug nuts causes it to cycle for 20 minutes minimum.
Thanks for the recommendation Pete. That is one of the ones he's looking at.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[MBAtarga]

Just stick with the oil cooled pumps - more popular brands and you'll be fine.
I've got the IR equivalent of the CH brand in the link.

[june82000]

I bought the 60 gallon compressor at Home Depot back in 2004 or 2005. I think I paid 450 for it using a 10% of coupon. It's been a great compressor - I love it!

[rfuerst911sc]

Ingersol Rand they are excellent quality and will run forever in a DIY garage. I have a 60 gallon twin cylinder she is a workhorse. Parts are available and to my knowledge built in the U.S. I stole mine off Craigslist from a company going out of business.

[pavulon]

has anyone ever been around a compressor tank that failed and had the failure attributed to age? Details?

[drleah]

Thanks for all the info guys!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[dmcummins]

To bad your not closer. I'm getting ready to move and have a 220V industrial compressor that I'm not moving across country. It was originally 3phase and I changed the motor to 220V. But its heavy and way more than I need these days. I use to paint a car now and then, now I just air up tires.

[Nickshu]

I have a Husky/Home Depot 60gal. I wish I had an 80-90gal. Using my bead blaster I think it has to run more than it should to keep up.

[ky911sc]

In a past job I worked for a compressor company as QC manager.
I saw several pressure vessels that failed/ruptured. If the tank has pin hole leaks, do not repair it. It will be thin in multiple areas, and if you weld/patch the tank, it will fail dramatically near the welded areas. Most tanks are never coated inside, the black scale of the steel does protect for a while but the water will eventually rust out the tank. Drain your tanks every time you use them and they will last for years.

[drleah]

dmcummins, wish you were closer and we would definitely be talking! kysc911sc, that is what he does now. But really good to know, thanks!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Brtuffli]

I'm in St. Louis and interested in your compressor. Price? Age? Etc
Brock