Air compressor advice ?

[90blackcrx]

Looking for a new compressor, is it worth it to get a dual stage over a single ? Whats the big difference ? Any advice or suggestions on any other compressors, name brands and such.

[admweld]

i run IR compressors.

I run 2 -IR one in the shop, one on the truck and both have performed flawless. so far.

[weld-tek]

I run 2 -IR one in the shop, one on the truck and both have performed flawless. so far.

what he said

[alha]

Also might want to consider Eaton, they make good units, and run at lower RPM's, so are quieter, if that makes a diff. To answer your question, single stage is usually for lower CFM and PSI, 2 stage units higher, around 175 PSI, and can recover quicker.

[90blackcrx]

Going to be for simple show tools, air ratchet, die grinder and suck.

[KB Fabrications]

If only Ellis made compressors.

[Laiky]

I like the 175 psi dual stage units, they give all your tools a little extra power, especially good if you use an impact wrench.

[hankj]

Bob,

Stick with a brand anme that has a decent warranty. I fnd the 5-hp CH I have had for years is at it's limit running an air tool like a 4.5" angle grinder or a die grinder. When I but my next one, it will probably be a 7.5 hp Eaton.

Hank

[Bob Sigmon]

5 to 7.5 hp two stage (Eaton is a good bang for the buck) 80 Gal tank with a refridge unit and you'll never look back!

[hankj]

Hi, Bob! Long time no hear. All's well, I hope?

Hank

[harcosparky]

Hindsight is always 20-20.

I now wish I would have 'bit the bullet' and bought a 2 Stage unit.

Of course when I bought my compressor it was " just for a few simple tools ".

Here we are today, with all those 'simple tools' AND a new Plasma Cutter.

I need MORE AIR !!!

Oh and we also acquired a refrig unit to 'dry' the air.

[lgjhn]

Like HankJ says: stick with better known brand names if possible.
Air compressors are like shops: Get the largest you can afford...even if you have to save up for it for a little while. You won't regret having the larger machine in the long run.
I can't get 3-phase out here in the boonies, so I ended up with a 7.5hp IR dual stage. I've had it going on 4 years now, worked the daylights out of it and not had a peep of a problem out of it, but I also service it regularly. It is a beast of a compressor and have not regretted purchasing it.

[joebass]

Does Grizzly make compressors?
Champion or Quincy......This is not something you want to cheap out on, but neither was the saw.

[hankj]

Does Grizzly make compressors?
Champion or Quincy......This is not something you want to cheap out on, but neither was the saw.

I don't think Grizzly "makes" anything. 90% of their machine tools are imported from the far east. The really cheap stuff (but not necessarily crap) comes from China, but they import from other countries as well.

Hank

[90blackcrx]

Hi, Bob! Long time no hear. All's well, I hope?

Hank

Hey Hank, yes everything is good. We are moving into a new shop, bigger space, more area so we need to upgrade some of our equipment. Anyone that knows me, knows what I was working with, so this is an upgrade.

Hank check your email

Basically right now though we are looking for a bigger compressor, I would say around 60 to 80 gallon. Now I'm hearing the big benafit over the two stage is noise. Noise is a big factor right now cause its going to be about 8ft away from us while we work... at times.

Now this week ( tomorrow hopefully ) our welders are being wired up, I'm going to ask him if he can run the compressor plug at the same time to save him a trip, and save us money.

Can I run a welder off the same fuse with the welder ? That might be a dumb question, but don't really know. I know 120v can be ran inline but thats not pushing nearly that many amps.

I know people don't like sears but we never really had any issues with them. Anyone try this one, or have it ? Input , feed back ? If not that one, we are looking at IR, anyone have any good priced out sites that sell IR ?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...air+compressor

For the same price almost
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ingersoll-Rand-E...QQcmdZViewItem



KB- haha very funny

JoeBass, our grizzly band saw continues to hold up very well and it gets a work out daily. No complaints at all here, and the issues we had ( broken water pump ) grizzly sent out a new one, no questions asked. We are happy with it, so its in the eye of the be holder. Hey, it works well enough for what we do.

If anything I need a horizontal saw now.

Anyways back to the main question, I don't have time to mess around, I need some help with this compressor and I came here cause I know you guys know your stuff.