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Subject: [Shop-talk] Air Compressors
From: doug at dougbraun.com (Doug Braun)
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:52:37 -0500
References: <CAO8Q7CNVvb9jr3Gx8OEwWrGaqDH5TEx9A6FCzOmQ7AO0O1onxg@mail.gmail.com> <00c601ccc19f$c71c8e40$0201a8c0@randall> <COL115-W21291DF85BCE78C12C7DE8CCAB0@phx.gbl>
I have a Delta-branded 16.9 CFM unit, which I got about 6 years ago
from Sam's Club.
The only issue it ever had was a bit of junk caught in the main check
valve, which took about 15 minutes to remedy.

Doug

On Fri, Dec 23, 2011 at 6:13 PM, Jim Stone <jandkstone99 at msn.com> wrote:

>> My suggestion would be exactly what I did : Look for a lightly used
>> compressor made by a name-brand company (like IR).  Mine was sold by Sears
>> and has the Craftsman name on it, but was actually made by IR.  And for
>> $400, I got an 80-gallon vertical, 2-stage compressor that, as long as I
>> keep the tank drained properly, should last me until I don't need it any
>> more.  The price included 100ft of good condition hose, and a giant flower
>> pot that my wife wanted (similar pots sell for around $100 at the big
box).
>> It's rated 16.9 scfm @ 175 psi (but I've not tried to confirm that).

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