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Re: [Shop-talk] Buying a new compressor of just the 'compressor'?

To: eric@megageek.com, shop-talk@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Buying a new compressor of just the 'compressor'?
From: Dave Cavanaugh <cavanadd@frontier.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 15:12:50 -0800
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I would replace the whole thing, and my next compressor is going to be a 
two stage unit.

On 11/25/2015 6:07 AM, eric@megageek.com wrote:
> First, Happy T'day to all the US folk here.  For your not in the US, have
> a great day as well.
>
>
> On to the question...
>
> I have a compressor that I have been using for about 20 years now (wow,
> has it really been that long?)
>
> Recently, the compressor is leaking some oil.  So I know a replacement is
> coming up.  My question, is it better to replace the whole unit, or just
> the compressor pump?
>
> I was leaning to the whole unit just to avoid any issues with rusted
> tanks, etc.  Also, I could sell the old one to someone who really needs
> one and is willing to take the time to fix it for a low price.
>
> So, if you were buying a new compressor, what one would you go for under
> $2000?  (240v of course.)
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Sent from my Commodore 64 on a 2400 Baud Modem.
> Eric P
> "Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a rational
> being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your territory." Ralph
> Waldo Emerson
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