Along the same lines. The IR compressor I just bought 2 stage 80 gallon
says that it has a pump life of 10,000+ hours. The single stage was 4,000
hours and most other brands are only 2,000 hours.
Dan
>From: "R Welch" <rwelch@bartnet.net>
>Reply-To: "R Welch" <rwelch@bartnet.net>
>To: "Duncan M. Nickles" <DNICKLES@mbakercorp.com>,
><oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [oletrucks] air compressor questions
>Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 10:14:21 -0600
>
>In addition to the discussion on cfm and stages (I bought an IR T-30
>2-stage
>V-twin 60 gal upright and now wish it were an 80 gal) another very
>important
>factor in buying a little more compressor than you need that is in the $750
>range is it will get you a compressor that is cast iron and not aluminum
>(even though they have steel liners). These aluminum compressors will just
>not have the longevity. I have a 20 gal Sears compressor I bought back in
>the early 70s and its still going strong - its just won't keep up with the
>demands I put on it now. I bought my compressor knowing my son will
>probably have it into his adult life. Yes, the initial investment is
>higher
>but it will probably be the only one you'll buy in both your lives. Do you
>remember the analogy I heard used when I was a kid? Buy a Rolls Royce and
>you'll never have to buy another car in your lifetime. That's a little
>extreme given the initial capital outlay but it gets the point across.
>
>-Bob
>55 Belair Post
>56 Cameo
>56 Panel
>54 5-Window
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Duncan M. Nickles" <DNICKLES@mbakercorp.com>
>To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 9:34 AM
>Subject: [oletrucks] air compressor questions
>
>
> > I have been reading all of the recent postings about air compressors and
>shop set up. I have the impression that those of you with the large
>compressors are running more that your average shade tree garage.
> >
> > I too have been contemplating a compressor but am on hold until the
>funds
>materialize (or quit disappearing at least).
> >
> > I have been looking at the CFM displacement rather than the psi rating,
>etc... but the large compressors that have been discussed lately seem to be
>overkill for typical handy man activity. If I go to Sears, Home Depot, or
>Lowes and but a small compressor - less than 200 psi with a relatively
>small
>tank - less than 50 gal. - the CFM ratings are still there that I can run
>impacts, wratchets, die grinders, drills, sanders, paint guns, etc... I am
>not planning on running hydraulic lifts or anything of that industrial
>nature, but I may look at some small scale sand blasting in the future. I
>also will use the compressor for pneumatic nail guns in the shop.
> >
> > Am I missing the boat? I definately cannot afford a $750 - $1000
>compressor (probably for the next 20 years). But I can afford $300 - $400
>for one from Sears, Home Depot, or Lowes. Will I be disappointed? I
>realize that the compressor will run when I am using high demand tools like
>sanders, drills, and die grinders.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Duncan Nickles
> > Canonsburg, PA
> > '59 Chevy 1-ton
> > '75 Jeep CJ
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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