Author Topic: Wtb Air Compressor (Read 895 times)

65_Deluxe · « **on:** November 03, 2004, 02:31:01 PM »

I'm looking for a used air compressor in good shape. Any suggestions?

HeliMike · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2004, 03:28:04 PM »

How big?
What are you using it for?

red snapper · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2004, 03:47:10 PM »

I went to the "staple stop" in Langley to get mine. I beleive they have new and used. Its off the by-pass. Next to the Super Save gas station. Good luck.

65_Deluxe · « **Reply #3 on:** November 03, 2004, 03:53:31 PM »

I'm really not sure what size I need. Enough cfm to run a ratchet, chisel etc., maybe 5hp, 30 gal. ?

James Buchan · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2004, 04:11:08 PM »

I have a 5hp/30gal and find it a tad small for impact work, but fine for die grinders and the like.

Shane · « **Reply #5 on:** November 03, 2004, 04:22:16 PM »

I have a gas one for sale, actually I have 2 gas ones for sale

Matt · « **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2004, 05:58:54 PM »

Get the biggest compressor you can afford, you will never say "My compressor is just to big, I don't know what to do with all the air". get a small one and you'll be cursing it.

65_Deluxe · « **Reply #7 on:** November 03, 2004, 09:33:41 PM »

Thanks for the replies and the good advice. I'll try to get to the staple stop this weekend and see what's available.

I'm leaning more towards an electric unit, 110 volt and if possible a 220 volt, but thanks for the offer Pointblank!

Jeff

Shane · « **Reply #8 on:** November 03, 2004, 09:59:50 PM »

I would say Go with what Matt said as big as possib;e and for 220 , I found the 110 drew way too many amps and were always blowing breakers.. So I went with the huge upright model. Even made it, it's own house