Re: [MV] Air Compressor Q #3

From: Stephen & Jeanne Keith (cckw@comcast.net)
Date: Sun Jan 11 2004 - 12:53:31 PST


Go for the 2 stage.

Trust me

Steve AKA Dr Deuce

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Muller" <bmuller@marathonheaters.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2004 10:58 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] Air Compressor Q #3

> Paul:
>
> I compared all the specs and went with a custom unit from Eaton
> Compressor. Quiet, all cast, and low rpm. My 7.5 is rated at about 25
cfm
> and easily handles my 100# sandblaster. I got the 80 gallon tank. It is
> hand to keep it charged and without the compressor running it will do a
> couple parts in my sandblast cabinet or a tire. I set it up horizontal
> (your choice) at the recommendation of someone else and I am glad I
> did. It is easier to service. They run about the same as a Quincy or IR
> but you get more bang for the buck.
>
> Check http://www.eatoncompressor.com/page/page/504413.htm Matt is the
> owner and he will help you size it too.
>
> Bob Muller
>
> At 06:38 PM 1/10/2004 -0800, Paul A. Thomas wrote:
>
> >Hi Guys, it's me again.
> >
> >I should be having my electrical service updated to allow me to put a
> >large air compressor in the garage soon ( btw, a question came up about
> >the surge when the compressor starts in the last thread here about
> >this. The electrician who came out here today ( thanks Bruce! )
indicates
> >the surge should not be a problem because
> > 1: the compressors have a capacitor which sucks in power to help
turn
> > the motor on, thus lowering the
> > amount of power needed to start the motor when it actually
starts
> > 2: I need to make sure the circuit breaker has a slow <something>
> > circuit/fuse.. I've seen reference to it
> > here in the past month. It takes a little longer to pop open
than
> > a standard unit. )
> >
> >I just went back on line and started searching for a compressor
> >again. The last time I asked a number of listers suggested brands they
> >like, but no one said ' avoid X brand '.
> >
> >1: Is it fairly safe to assume ( there's that word again ) most brands
> >are roughly equivalent in this size?
> >2: I'm going to buy something in the 8-15 HP range. In looking at them
> >at Harbor Freight I find the vast
> > majority come with 30 gallon tanks! Why would stronger units use a
> > smaller air tank? Wouldn't
> > that cause them to run more and thus wear out sooner than if they
> > came with an 80 or 120 gallon tank?
> >
> >
> >As Always, thank you for your insight.
> >
> >
> >
> > Paul
> > MPVA@ 24986
> > '53 REO M35 Fire Conversion
> > '53 AEC Chevy 3/4 Ton
> > www.paulathomas.com/images
> >
> >
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