I've got a 2-stage IR that's very similar to the second one you
listed. It's been bulletproof, and provides more than enough air for
my purposes (same smattering of air tools- no blast cabinet yet). One
notable difference between the IR and the Sears units is the 100% duty
cycle that the IR is rated for.
-Larry
On Jan 21, 2008 5:45 PM, Paul Parkanzky <parkanzky@gmail.com> wrote:
> I returned the little 33 gallon, oil-less, cheapie compressor that I had on
> semi-permanent loan from a friend this past weekend. Now I need a more
> permanent solution for my garage.
>
> I will admit right off the bat that I don't really need very much air, and
> that the 33-gallon 110V compressor got the job done. I run the usual
> smattering of air tools (impact, cutoff, ratchet, etc.) as well as blow up
> tires and such. I don't like oil-less, because it was noisy, and I don't
> like the 33 gallon part because it was noisy pretty frequently. I'd also
> like to know that if I decide to buy a blast cabinet or something for a
> project that I can run it. I'd hate to spend the money and not have the
> capacity I need later.
>
> So I'm looking at compressors and narrowing my requirements. It has to be
> oil lubricated, I like the 60 gallon vertical tanks because they're big
> enough to hold quite a bit of air, but don't take up a huge amount of my
> precious floor space, and I am leaning towards a two-stage pump because that
> gets you into the 175 PSI range (effectively increasing your air storage by
> 1/3).
>
> Right now I'm looking really hard at these three:
>
>
>http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00919261000P?vName=Tools&cName=Compressors+%26+Air+Tools&sName=Air+Compressors+%26+Inflators
>
>
> Lots of air, but only 135 PSI because it's single stage.
>
>
>http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00918298000P?vName=Tools&cName=Compressors+%26+Air+Tools&sName=Air+Compressors+%26+Inflators
>
>
> Now we're talking... 175 PSI and still plenty of air for me. I like the
> 'industrial' aspect of this one. The long service life they quote is
> attractive. More expensive though.
>
>
>http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00916781000P?vName=Tools&cName=Compressors+%26+Air+Tools&sName=Air+Compressors+%26+Inflators
>
>
> Now you throw this guy in there. It looks like everything the 2-stage IR is
> but better, and much cheaper to boot. I think that I'd prefer a 60-gal
> tank so that it would take a bit less space, but the extra capacity doesn't
> hurt either. I lose the IR name, and I've heard that they make a quality
> product. Does anybody know anything about the quality of the larger Sears
> compressors?
>
> Right now Sears is doing 15% off on top of the sale prices on those
> compressors, so I could potentially get a pretty good deal if I put in
> an order tonight.
>
> I'm ready to throw myself at the mercy of shop-talk for advice...
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