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n8vim(at)arrl.net
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Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 9:16 am Post subject: Replacement Air Compressor

While we are on the subject,

  

    I am considering replacing my old compressor ("5HP" Coleman Black 

Max, 20 Gal. Tank). While it does do the job, it is quite loud and runs 

almost continuously while using the die grinder. I cannot talk to anyone 

in the shop while it is running.



    I am looking for a compressor which matches, or exceeds these specs:

    1. Quiet !! (Yes, I know its subjective..  Use your best judgement)

    2. 60-80 Gallon tank (Vertical)

    3. Twin cylinder oiled compressor

    4. 208/220v motor

    5. Minimum 10CFM (at) 90PSI

    6. $800 or under



    Got any suggestions?



-Jim 40384

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Rick S.

Joined: 12 Feb 2006
Posts: 347
Location: Las Vegas

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 9:41 am Post subject: Replacement Air Compressor

You can't beat that one John mentioned he saw at Costco....I think it exceeds your minimums for less than $400.



Rick

40185

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Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 11:16 am Post subject: Replacement Air Compressor

If you have a lot of space in your shop and the old  compressor tank is in good shape, you can increase capacity by keeping the old  tank in series with the new one.  Go for the best compressor head and add  capacity.

  

 Steve

  

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ninepapa(at)bendbroadband
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Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 11:37 am Post subject: Replacement Air Compressor

Jim



You might try Home Depot's VT6314.

Mine is one and a half years old and runs well.



Check the spec and price here 

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc%2fsearchResults.jsp&BV_SessionID=(at)(at)(at)(at)1204152757.1159730986(at)(at)(at)(at)&BV_EngineID=cccladdimjmekddcgelceffdfgidgnk.0&MID=9876



John 40359 Fuselage.



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AV8ORJWC

Joined: 13 Jul 2006
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Location: Aurora, Oregon "Home of VANS"

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 12:36 pm Post subject: Replacement Air Compressor

Give consideration to using the old tank with a simple vacuum

compressor.  You can do some fabulous composite lay-ups' with simple

materials and the ole reservoir tank connected off the vacuum pump.

Recovered compressors from junked refrigerators can be had for a song

with simple soldering.  



The tanks alone at Harbor Freight are running $27.00.



John 40600



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bob.kaufmann(at)cox.net
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Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2006 2:02 pm Post subject: Replacement Air Compressor

Put the Costco special next to the neighbors laundry room, plumb in your

tank in series in your garage, and if you are real sneaky, wire into your

neighbors hot tub circuit.  



Does that make you eligible for an energy efficient unit or what?



Seriously, going with the Costco unit and running your tank as a buffer

extra capacity is a great idea.  Do put on outside and the other anywhere,

but the extra volume is well worth it.



Bob K

I hate fiberglass



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