So im buying myself a nice compressor for christmas. its gonna go in the basement and a hose to just a hose reel in the garage.. since i have an attached garage. it will save space in the garage and it will sit downstairs in the laundry room :cool2: but i want a 60 gallon one, so i just need to know what are some good ones and what ones do i stay away from? i wanna spend no more then 1000$ thanks everyone!
air compressor for garage..
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Avoid "oil-less" compressors unless you don't plan on it lasting very long.
There are single stage (125psi) and two stage (175psi) in normal compressors. The two stage ones are better and cycle less. 220v will save on the electric bill at the same HP as a 110v one runs. Make sure the drain is easy to get to, or you won't drain it, and it will eventually rust through.
Personal favorite is Ingersoll Rand, but they can be $$$.
There are single stage (125psi) and two stage (175psi) in normal compressors. The two stage ones are better and cycle less. 220v will save on the electric bill at the same HP as a 110v one runs. Make sure the drain is easy to get to, or you won't drain it, and it will eventually rust through.
Personal favorite is Ingersoll Rand, but they can be $$$.
if i were you i would buy a rotary screw type. for a few reasons... 1 they are super quiet 2 they can run 24 hours a day and not overheat and 3 they are way more efficent than the piston type
I'm with them Ingersoll Rand is well worth the money:hug:
I'm with them Ingersoll Rand is well worth the money:hug:
when you think airtools or compressors there is only one brand Ingersoll Rand
Good Luck on your search
Good Luck on your search
Probably out of your area, but I have a 5 HP Emglo in my shop that has been in operation for 32 years. Emglo was bought out by Dewalt a while back and moved the manufacture to Mexico, but the Emglo manufacturing facility here in PA reformed under Jenny.
Here is a link to Jenny
Their performance and durability is comparable to Ingersoll IMO, but cost a bit less.
Here is a link to Jenny
Their performance and durability is comparable to Ingersoll IMO, but cost a bit less.
I ordered a Porter Cable two stage for my uncles wood shop a couple years back. If I recall corectly it is a 2 stage 175psi, 220v 80 gallon, 25cfm at 125psi (most or them are rated at that, atleast in our catalog) He paid less than 600 for that, Runs like a champ for anything in his wood shop. He runs air sanders, nailers, drill, and air clamping system for his cabinet frames.
My father has a Craftsman 2 stage 220v 80 gallon he paid right at 500 for (black pro series) We have had three people running air tools at the same time without loss of power. Two running grinders and the other running impact pretty much the whole day.
There are a lot of options out there, just need to break down what your needs are.
Oiled IS the way to go with those type of compressors.
My father has a Craftsman 2 stage 220v 80 gallon he paid right at 500 for (black pro series) We have had three people running air tools at the same time without loss of power. Two running grinders and the other running impact pretty much the whole day.
There are a lot of options out there, just need to break down what your needs are.
Oiled IS the way to go with those type of compressors.
There is no such thing as too big of an air compressor. You will never regret getting a big one and spending more than you wanted to
When I have a little extra $ im going to ditch the piston style and go for a rotory style in a sound proof enclosure. More air, smaller and no tank.
When I have a little extra $ im going to ditch the piston style and go for a rotory style in a sound proof enclosure. More air, smaller and no tank.
its not PSI that matters, so asking if "XXXpsi is enough to run so-and-so tool" doesnt really mean anything.
"175psi" isnt going to mean much and do anything productive for you if the compressor is only capable of 2 CFM. Pay attention to the CFM rating of the compressor and ignore the pressure rating. Almost all air tools dont need much more than 95-100psi anyways.
Would you consider a used air compressor? Id much rather spend 600$ on a 15 year old huge built-like-a-tank IR type30 (that probably cost 3k new) than whatever 600$ will get you as far as a new compressor at Sears.
We have a 80 gallon 6hp (thats 6 REAL hp, not "developed" or "peak", it actually draws almost 20 amps on 230volts. If you do the electrical math, 20a X 230v=4600w/746= 6.1 hp) 2 stage air compressor. Its a "husky" which is basically a Home Cheapo-rebadged Campbell Hausfeld compressor. Its a really nice machine IMO and I couldnt be happier with it. Smooth, quiet, provides wayyy more air than Ill ever need, is rated for 100% duty cycle, and has a B10 life rating of like 12,000 hours or something like that.
I think it was around $850 4 years ago?
Just my opinion.
ben
"175psi" isnt going to mean much and do anything productive for you if the compressor is only capable of 2 CFM. Pay attention to the CFM rating of the compressor and ignore the pressure rating. Almost all air tools dont need much more than 95-100psi anyways.
Would you consider a used air compressor? Id much rather spend 600$ on a 15 year old huge built-like-a-tank IR type30 (that probably cost 3k new) than whatever 600$ will get you as far as a new compressor at Sears.
We have a 80 gallon 6hp (thats 6 REAL hp, not "developed" or "peak", it actually draws almost 20 amps on 230volts. If you do the electrical math, 20a X 230v=4600w/746= 6.1 hp) 2 stage air compressor. Its a "husky" which is basically a Home Cheapo-rebadged Campbell Hausfeld compressor. Its a really nice machine IMO and I couldnt be happier with it. Smooth, quiet, provides wayyy more air than Ill ever need, is rated for 100% duty cycle, and has a B10 life rating of like 12,000 hours or something like that.
I think it was around $850 4 years ago?
Just my opinion.
ben
its not PSI that matters, so asking if "XXXpsi is enough to run so-and-so tool" doesnt really mean anything.
"175psi" isnt going to mean much and do anything productive for you if the compressor is only capable of 2 CFM. Pay attention to the CFM rating of the compressor and ignore the pressure rating. Almost all air tools dont need much more than 95-100psi anyways.
Would you consider a used air compressor? Id much rather spend 600$ on a 15 year old huge built-like-a-tank IR type30 (that probably cost 3k new) than whatever 600$ will get you as far as a new compressor at Sears.
We have a 80 gallon 6hp (thats 6 REAL hp, not "developed" or "peak", it actually draws almost 20 amps on 230volts. If you do the electrical math, 20a X 230v=4600w/746= 6.1 hp) 2 stage air compressor. Its a "husky" which is basically a Home Cheapo-rebadged Campbell Hausfeld compressor. Its a really nice machine IMO and I couldnt be happier with it. Smooth, quiet, provides wayyy more air than Ill ever need, is rated for 100% duty cycle, and has a B10 life rating of like 12,000 hours or something like that.
I think it was around $850 4 years ago?
Just my opinion.
ben
Exactly
But the higher PSI rating in the tank, when regulated down to 90 psi for the hose will make for a compressor that will cycle on and off less.
The compressor I want maxes out around 110 psi but makes over 50CFM.
IR makes a nice single phase 7 1/2hp for about $1700, makes somewhere between 25-30 CFM at 90 PSI. My dad has had it for 5 or so years and loves it
And like most of you can attest, you don't always stay < 90 PSI on the air tools. When that bolt absolutely has to come off with a 1/2" impact........Two Stage, 175 PSI in the tank.
Holy CRAP!
I remember when you were calling that the "new" compressor.....
Man, where do the years go....
:rofl:Back on topic - never, ever, EVER, buy a Craftsman oil less compressor, no matter what the specs are.
However, if you insist and are interested in used, send me a PM....
Been there done that.....I've always said cheap air tools work just as good as the good ones when they are run at 175psi:rofl:
Dad has a big Industrial IR 2 stage 100 gallon that goes to 200 psi. we also have a 1 inch supply hose that we put on a 1 inch impact we call big MOE. That is for those pesky bolts on bulldozers that have never been off since it was built in '70. LOL
It is also one of the few compressors that can air up big tractor and pan tires.
My grandpa worked at IR and made the power tools, so we got a great supply.
Speaking of draining.....cough cough.... it probably needs it.
It is also one of the few compressors that can air up big tractor and pan tires.
My grandpa worked at IR and made the power tools, so we got a great supply.
Speaking of draining.....cough cough.... it probably needs it.