[Spridgets] compressor thoughts

[mike rambour]

 Quincy runs at low RPM like my Champion (Champion is 805RPM), both are
very quiet compressors.

	mike

On Wed, 2010-02-17 at 15:36 -0500, Heard wrote:
> I have an old Ingersoll Rand dual stage 7.5 hp unit with 80 gallon tank.  Do
> the Quincy's run fast and make a bunch of noise like my IR or are they like
> some of those that seem to run at a lower rmp and make very little noise?
> The ones I've seen that seem to make very little noise are the type with the
> large horizontal tanks like you used to see at gas stations.  I can hardly
> stand to be in the same room with mine.  I would move it outside if I
> thought I could get away with it, but I think the neighbors would complain.
> 
> I like my unit a lot but I'm going to have to get some of the electrical
> wizards on the list to help me fix a problem with the pressure switch once I
> get it back on line. 
> 
> Heard
> Still working on my shop but making good progress....
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Frank
> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 2:59 PM
> To: Bud Osbourne
> Cc: spridgets at autox.team.net; Kent McLean
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] compressor thoughts
> 
> Bud Osbourne wrote:
> > Quincy makes an excellent compressor.
> I have a Quincy also. I love it but do replace the steel drain plug with 
> a brass one before it rusts out.
> That was my only problem.