Air compressor upgrade

[sweetk30]

i just scored this here and the box and blaster do good by them self . but the compressor is 16.8cfm @175 psi and it can run out a bit before shut off happens .

blasting or long run air tools like body d/a sanders or air sander boards EAT air up and always want more .

go big or go home i say for a QUALITY unit . and the resale later will pay off if you ever need to sell it .

and fyi i have 3 I.R. units now . and thats just cause its what found me in deals . and the older REAL quality I.R. units have cast in them on the front cover made in the USA . and there more re-buildable than the newer black pumps .

as said 1725 rpm = much more quiet operation unit . and they tend to pull a few less amps over the 3450 rpm units .

here is my units i have built from parts and rubber mounted them to cut down harmonic vibrations .

my big I.R. 2545 pump with 5hp 1725 rpm 220 motor 19.0 cfm @ 175 psi
my little I.R. 234 pump with 5hp 3450 rpm 220 motor 9.0 cfm @ 175 psi used a motor i had on this one .
new to me SUPER clean 2420n5 pump unit ALL factory I.R. 16.8 cfm @175 psi 1725 5hp motor and mag start .
my new build will be getting this 120 gal tank and my 1st compressor parts to make it whole again like it left the factory for the most part . its a factory 2545 unit that was 10hp motor 3phase 480 volt 36 cfm @175 as it left the factory unit some one started to cut it up for scrap .