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silvertonguedevil · 04-17-2006, 04:37 PM

I'm ready to buy a compressor and I'm torn. I've had my eye on a Ingersoll Rand 60 gal., 5hp, single stage compressor. It's scfm is rated at 18.1 for $799.99 or I found a Kobalt at Lowe's (60 gal, 7hp, single stage) that produces 13.3 scfm for a touch over $500. Obviously, the Ingersoll Rand is a better compressor but would it really be worth the extra money? I plan on using for everything (sanding, painting, etc). Any input would be awesome.

**john** · 04-17-2006, 06:18 PM

If you are using air tools,especially DA sander 18.1 is way better than 13.3
Mine is rated at 13 and I spend 1/2 the time waiting to build up or letting it cool off in hot weather.

Tynee · 04-17-2006, 08:35 PM

So, what would this model be useful for? Could you paint with it, and wrench with it? What kind of torque does 150 psi translate to?

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/searc...=searchresults

Brainchild · 04-17-2006, 08:52 PM

It's all about how long it can maintain 150 PSI.10 seconds,or 5 minutes,or allday,of course the longer it can work the more money it will cost.A tools working pressure is usually 90PSI,sprayguns 30-45,generally.Things like sanders,blasters,air hammers all take a lot of air,impacts and wrenches next in line.

So what do you want it to do?

I have a 7hp,two stage 80gal IR,and it is a decent compressor.Have no problems with impacts,air ratchets ect on a normal day.DA's and airfiles on the otherhand I Have to stop every 10 minutes or so and let it breathe a little.But for what I do,it works fine.

Get the most compressor you can scrape together,you will not be sorry.And get one with the seperate pump/motor,the one piece units are a POS IMO.

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-17-2006, 11:30 PM

Got this for Christmas a few years back..Don't know how much it cost (Santa wont tell me) but I think it was less than $450 then....Good for home use ..Blow's up soccer ball really well

silvertonguedevil · 04-18-2006, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Brainchild

It's all about how long it can maintain 150 PSI.10 seconds,or 5 minutes,or allday,of course the longer it can work the more money it will cost.A tools working pressure is usually 90PSI,sprayguns 30-45,generally.Things like sanders,blasters,air hammers all take a lot of air,impacts and wrenches next in line.

So what do you want it to do?

I have a 7hp,two stage 80gal IR,and it is a decent compressor.Have no problems with impacts,air ratchets ect on a normal day.DA's and airfiles on the otherhand I Have to stop every 10 minutes or so and let it breathe a little.But for what I do,it works fine.

Get the most compressor you can scrape together,you will not be sorry.And get one with the seperate pump/motor,the one piece units are a POS IMO.

You have to wait for an Ingersoll Rand 80 Gal compressor to catch up? I would've thought that you would have no problems with that one.

silvertonguedevil · 04-18-2006, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Got this for Christmas a few years back..Don't know how much it cost (Santa wont tell me) but I think it was less than $450 then....Good for home use ..Blow's up soccer ball really well

Is that a 60 gal or 80 gal? I'm guessing 60 if it was less than $450. You can't get one of those for that kind of money now.

cdowns · 04-18-2006, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tynee

So, what would this model be useful for? Could you paint with it, and wrench with it? What kind of torque does 150 psi translate to?

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/searc...=searchresults

pumping up most inflateable toys and tires THAT'S ABOUT IT !!!!

Brainchild · 04-19-2006, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by silvertonguedevil

You have to wait for an Ingersoll Rand 80 Gal compressor to catch up? I would've thought that you would have no problems with that one.

Only while running sanders,the rest of my tools are no problem,but the DA really puts a load on it.It is way better than the 60gal Sanborn I had though.Gotta have what'll get the job done.

silvertonguedevil · 04-19-2006, 09:54 PM

I think that answers my question though. Thanks to all that answered.

silvertonguedevil · 04-25-2006, 08:59 PM

I ordered my compressor today. I went with the Ingersoll Rand. More jing but I think I'll be much happier. Once again, thanks for the input.

Tx Firefighter · 04-25-2006, 10:45 PM

I'm exactly like Brainchild. I have an 80 gallon 2 stage unit. It's plenty for everything but air sanders. They require an occasional catch up period.

silvertonguedevil · 04-26-2006, 12:15 AM

Do you think I'll eventually end up regretting not going bigger than this one?

lux hauler · 04-26-2006, 04:50 PM

Check the link below. There is some pretty good compressor info in the second paragraph.

http://www.eatoncompressor.com/catal...747/206949.htm

BTW.....this is the compressor that I bought. It's quiet and pumps up quickly.....works great!

Brainchild · 04-26-2006, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by silvertonguedevil

Do you think I'll eventually end up regretting not going bigger than this one?

Prolly,everyone does,but you will never regret not buying a smaller one

70c10swb · 12-11-2006, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by silvertonguedevil

I ordered my compressor today. I went with the Ingersoll Rand. More jing but I think I'll be much happier. Once again, thanks for the input.

Bump

I was thinking of getting the same compressor (the IR). I LIke this one for the 18.1 cfm and the price as im on a very tight budget. Like you i will be useing this for everything, impact, paint gun, sanding, rachet, etc. How do you like it? I would also like to get some feedback from others two. I also like the one in post 14 but im afraid i cant afford that on my strict budget.

thanks

PanelDeland · 12-11-2006, 10:02 PM

I have seen people who had a small compressor compensate(is that a dirty word?) by plumbing in an extra tank.The pump doesn't pump more but there is a larger volume of air to use before you have to let it catch up.Of course it takes longer to catch up.Kind of a band-aid rather than a solution.

70c10swb · 12-11-2006, 10:50 PM

Hmmm ive been researching this on hotrodders BB and a few people are saying that the 18.1 is bogus and that it is an inflated number by useing tank assisted and have evedence backing up the theroy.

b&a72 · 12-11-2006, 11:58 PM

I read the article posted on the above thread and laughed. Seems like those guys know nothing about compressors. Go with a 2 stage compressor a single stage will run hot and at warp speed trying to keep up. And as far as the cold goes it has nothing to do with the motor but merely the crankcase being cold and they sell heaters that plug into the oil plug hole for cheap. There is thread about this in the paint section of the forums. I work for the Quincy compressor distributor here in AZ so I know a little about compressors because I do it five days a week.

70c10swb · 12-12-2006, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by b&a72

I read the article posted on the above thread and laughed. Seems like those guys know nothing about compressors. Go with a 2 stage compressor a single stage will run hot and at warp speed trying to keep up. And as far as the cold goes it has nothing to do with the motor but merely the crankcase being cold and they sell heaters that plug into the oil plug hole for cheap. There is thread about this in the paint section of the forums. I work for the Quincy compressor distributor here in AZ so I know a little about compressors because I do it five days a week.

which article would that be?

b&a72 · 12-12-2006, 09:41 PM

The Eaton compressor link.

silvertonguedevil · 12-20-2006, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 70c10swb

Bump

I was thinking of getting the same compressor (the IR). I LIke this one for the 18.1 cfm and the price as im on a very tight budget. Like you i will be useing this for everything, impact, paint gun, sanding, rachet, etc. How do you like it? I would also like to get some feedback from others two. I also like the one in post 14 but im afraid i cant afford that on my strict budget.

thanks

Well....My compressor showed up and I was wound up. She's a real beauty! However, my wife and I have been contemplating moving so I didn't want to rewire the garage if we were going to be leaving. So, the compressor sat on a pallet all wrapped up. Then, my brother-in-law bought the truck of his dreams ('48 Ford F-1

) and I have been helping him restore it. We finally needed and fired up the compressor for the first time the other day when we had to blow out all of the sand out of his cab from the sandblasters. So I can't really say if I'm happy with it yet or not. It seems to work fine and didn't seem to be too loud. We're about to start using the hell out of it so I'll let ya know.

68C15 · 12-20-2006, 11:19 PM

what about the screw drive compressors? are they way out of budget for a home owner?
I cant think of the brand right now. some thing with a "K" in it I think.

04-17-2006, 04:37 PM	#1
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Need some compressor recommendations---Help! I'm ready to buy a compressor and I'm torn. I've had my eye on a Ingersoll Rand 60 gal., 5hp, single stage compressor. It's scfm is rated at 18.1 for $799.99 or I found a Kobalt at Lowe's (60 gal, 7hp, single stage) that produces 13.3 scfm for a touch over $500. Obviously, the Ingersoll Rand is a better compressor but would it really be worth the extra money? I plan on using for everything (sanding, painting, etc). Any input would be awesome. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

04-17-2006, 06:18 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Need some compressor recommendations---Help! If you are using air tools,especially DA sander 18.1 is way better than 13.3 Mine is rated at 13 and I spend 1/2 the time waiting to build up or letting it cool off in hot weather. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 04-17-2006 at 06:19 PM.

04-17-2006, 08:35 PM	#3
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Need some compressor recommendations---Help! So, what would this model be useful for? Could you paint with it, and wrench with it? What kind of torque does 150 psi translate to? http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/searc...=searchresults __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT. Last edited by Tynee; 04-17-2006 at 08:35 PM.

04-17-2006, 08:52 PM	#4
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: Need some compressor recommendations---Help! It's all about how long it can maintain 150 PSI.10 seconds,or 5 minutes,or allday,of course the longer it can work the more money it will cost.A tools working pressure is usually 90PSI,sprayguns 30-45,generally.Things like sanders,blasters,air hammers all take a lot of air,impacts and wrenches next in line. So what do you want it to do? I have a 7hp,two stage 80gal IR,and it is a decent compressor.Have no problems with impacts,air ratchets ect on a normal day.DA's and airfiles on the otherhand I Have to stop every 10 minutes or so and let it breathe a little.But for what I do,it works fine. Get the most compressor you can scrape together,you will not be sorry.And get one with the seperate pump/motor,the one piece units are a POS IMO. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

04-17-2006, 11:30 PM	#5
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04-19-2006, 09:54 PM	#10
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Re: Need some compressor recommendations---Help! I think that answers my question though. Thanks to all that answered. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

04-25-2006, 08:59 PM	#11
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Re: Need some compressor recommendations---Help! I ordered my compressor today. I went with the Ingersoll Rand. More jing but I think I'll be much happier. Once again, thanks for the input. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

04-25-2006, 10:45 PM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Need some compressor recommendations---Help! I'm exactly like Brainchild. I have an 80 gallon 2 stage unit. It's plenty for everything but air sanders. They require an occasional catch up period. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-26-2006, 12:15 AM	#13
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Re: Need some compressor recommendations---Help! Do you think I'll eventually end up regretting not going bigger than this one? __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

04-26-2006, 04:50 PM	#14
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	Re: Need some compressor recommendations---Help! Check the link below. There is some pretty good compressor info in the second paragraph. http://www.eatoncompressor.com/catal...747/206949.htm BTW.....this is the compressor that I bought. It's quiet and pumps up quickly.....works great! __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

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12-11-2006, 10:50 PM	#18
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	Re: Need some compressor recommendations---Help! Hmmm ive been researching this on hotrodders BB and a few people are saying that the 18.1 is bogus and that it is an inflated number by useing tank assisted and have evedence backing up the theroy. __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project) Last edited by 70c10swb; 12-11-2006 at 10:51 PM.

12-11-2006, 11:58 PM	#19
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: Need some compressor recommendations---Help! I read the article posted on the above thread and laughed. Seems like those guys know nothing about compressors. Go with a 2 stage compressor a single stage will run hot and at warp speed trying to keep up. And as far as the cold goes it has nothing to do with the motor but merely the crankcase being cold and they sell heaters that plug into the oil plug hole for cheap. There is thread about this in the paint section of the forums. I work for the Quincy compressor distributor here in AZ so I know a little about compressors because I do it five days a week.

12-12-2006, 09:41 PM	#21
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: Need some compressor recommendations---Help! The Eaton compressor link.

12-20-2006, 11:19 PM	#23
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Need some compressor recommendations---Help! what about the screw drive compressors? are they way out of budget for a home owner? I cant think of the brand right now. some thing with a "K" in it I think.



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