Need Air Compressor Advice/Opinion

[UnlimitedMatt]

My 14 year old air compressor crapped the bed this afternoon. So now I'm in the market for a new one and wanted to know what you use or recommend.

I am replacing a 5hp, 20 gallon Campbell Hausfeld. I'd like to replace it with the same or better.

Thanks!

 

[time2getdirty]

http://community.craftsman.com/Craftsman-Professional-80-Gal-Vertical-Air-Compressor-5-4-hp-reviews

http://community.craftsman.com/Craf...cal-Tank-Twin-V-2-Stage-Oil-Free-Pump-reviews

 

[YELLAHEEP]

Stay far away from those compressors that use a maintenance-free, oil-free pump/compressor. Those things are STUPID noisy. (the 2nd one Dirty posted...... NO BUENO!)

Look for the commercial grade compressors (like the first one Dirty posted..... :thumbup - single-stage oil lube pump with cast iron cylinders kind. Something belt driven with a separate electric motor. 220v is a good thing. 30 gallon or better, upright tank so it takes up less floor space. :thumbup:

 

[timmy80930]

IMO dual stage keeps up better with air demand,I uase a dual 80 gallon with no issues.Unless you got the $ to go rotory screw just my 2 cents

 

[Hypoid]

My 14 year old air compressor crapped the bed this afternoon.

Pics or it didn't happen!

What crapped out?

 

[UnlimitedMatt]

I'm not sure what broke, but it is not compressing air. It blew off the air filter and is pushing air out there's, kinda like it is running backwards.:dunno: It definitely has a different sound to it now. I looked into repairing it but I know the inside of the tank is rusted and pieces are rattling around on the inside, so I figured it would be better to replace.

 

[DutchVDub]

I have a 40 gallon compressor I got from Lowes, it works pretty well. It'll keep up with a die-grinder or my my bender but it runs the near continuosly with them. My firend has the exact same size/spec as mine but its from Home Depot and it seems to do a better, runs quieter too.

 

[Gotlift01]

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...dNo=6&blockNo=6&blockType=G6&isABTestAvl=true

I have an older version of that guy. Had it for 6 or 7 years now and it's been a great compressor. It runs quite a bit when I'm using my grinder...but that's to be expected since those suckers use a LOT of air. I can use my impact quite a bit before the compressor will kick back on though. :thumbup:

 

[jimgrms]

sounds like the compressor is over pressuring , the pressure switch may be the problem ,get one and try it before you spend the money on a new one , Mabe it will last till little Dirty can afford to buy you one

 

[Hypoid]

Sounds like the intake valve (reed) went to lunch and won't be coming back.