FEnatic Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 OK, in the market for a new compressor, what do you think? I was looking at the two stage 80 gal., you think this is overkill for the garage. I will be using air tools and painting, soon maybe a parts blaster. The 60 gal. single stages are almost half of the price though. What do you all think? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 I bought a 7hp (rated, 5hp run) 60gal unit from Lowes (made by Campbell Hausfield, I believe). It is a verticle, 220V unit and is a huge upgrade from my old oilless, 5 hp (rated) 20 gallon unit!! It is belt driven, oil bath type and is also MUCH, MUCH quieter than the old one. IT has performed wonderfully so far. I have NEVER had to wait for it to 'catch up' while working with air hungry tools like DA sanders etc. I did all the body and paint on my truck a few weeks ago and had no issues. Although the 2 stage units are really nice, the price does not warrant it for the home user. If it were for a shop that used the air all day every day, different story. This is the one I bought: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=3692-48540-K7060V&lpage=none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpnmkr Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 I bought mine at Sears for 269.00. It,s a 33gal.110v 6hp 150psi. 6.4scfm at 90psi. Came with 1/2" impact ,3/8" rachet,hammer,fittings,air hose,tool case and warrenty. It runs my tools and tank sand blaster ok. It does kick on and off alot while running the blaster. The 6hp is not a peak type rating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuhow Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Simply: "buy the best- cry once" You will never regret having extra capacity. Make sure you check the rating, you are NOT getting a 5 hp compressor that plugs into 120V AC, no matter what that label says. Figure somewhere between 3 and 5 cfm per horsepower for air at 100psi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEnatic Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 I know I wouldn't regret the 80 gal. dual stage, but at twice the cost, ouch! I do have 220v, so I know I at least have to get one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzzzzzz Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 7 HP Speedaire 120 gallon SayerBeale horizonal tank. I can run anything including multiple tools without ANY problem....overkill is usually just enough! It was built for about $900 (used tank bought at auction). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mas28O Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Buy something that will put out at least 10 cfm. I just replaced my Craftman 6.5cfm with a 11cfm unit, no more waiting for air now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 I agree with the atleast 10 cfm. Mine is rated at 10 cfm at 90 psi. If I'm running an air grinder or DA it will drop down to about 60 psi over time. It still works fine and does everything I need though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEnatic Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 Great, so I'll definately make sure I get at least 10cfm. The single stages I see at lowes and sears put out just over that for only around $500, any benefits to going dual stage at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 The biggest air hogs are sanders. If you are going to paint several cars, the two stage is worth it. For grinders, drills, impacts that don't run a long time, the single stage is OK. My Campbell Hausfeld is a 6hp vertical tank, 60 gal cast iron pump and is 12 years old now. When it goes, it will be replaced with a two stage no doubt about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here comes trouble Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 60 gallon vertical tank..5 HP// single stage. Ingersall Rand made in China ....owned for about 15 years reduced the pulley system because it was initially working itself to premature faiure from too high a pulley speed for longevity... It keeps up with the air tools that I use a lot......I am satisfied but a two stage system is the way to go..but a cheap built two stage will wear it's rings out fairly.soon. so if you choose 2 stage go with a well known and reliable brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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