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Air Compressor Recommendations Needed....UPDATE...
toad67
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My old wind maker is getting slow and louder. Looking for something about 20 gallons, upright, 110 volt plug in and relatively quiet. Main uses are inflating various tires/toys, blowing off stuff as needed, various air tools, but the largest demand is blowing my RV out every fall before winter. Any suggestions? TIA.
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Bostitch.
Mine is not quite as large as what you ask for, (but) I used mine (commercially) while working as a Carpenter/Construction up N. It's done everything asked of it, without fail. 👍
I'd like a nice upright, 220/240 V, but them things are pricey.
You aren't kidding, but I don't need quite that much. Looking at this one:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-20-Gal-Vertical-Electric-Powered-Silent-Air-Compressor-3332013/311273546
oh wow. That looks pretty nice alright, and reasonable price tag.
My son Chris just bought that one from home depot. He uses it for his air tools, to work on cars, on the side. He likes it. I have a Craftsman, but it is loud as heck and not very powerful. Seems to run out of air very quickly.
Get a piston type rather than the diaphragm type because they're much quieter. That Husky looks like it'll do the job.
As an interim air source after the fire in November, I bought a 110V 40(?) gallon oil-less vertical tank compressor from Harbor Freight. It runs up to 175# tank pressure with adjustable output pressure (a big plus). It's certainly NOT a full on replacement for the 2 cylinder 80 gallon tank compressor that burned but is at a 'homeowner price point' yet provides a decent amount of air w/o a lot of noise, doesn't take up much floor space, and is easily portable. Even has a cleanable/replaceable air filter so work site dust/grit doesn't eat up the innards.
I'd go ahead and grab that HD compressor you linked, That's a great price.
On second thought, if you're going to be using it a lot for blowing things out/off then you may want to check the CFM on that Husky. It only runs 4 CFM@90 psi.
This one seems like it might be a little nicer and quieter. I kinda like the idea of two pumps also. The on-line video reviews are good. the Biggest complaints have been the regulator on it, but I don't need a regulator that often.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-QUIET-TECH-26-Gallon-Single-Stage-Portable-Electric-Vertical-Air-Compressor/1001014062
My 23 year old Clarke Air pancake died on me last month and I couldn't get parts since they closed up shop awhile back, I ended up getting this one, it's smaller than you mentioned but it has been doing a fine job for the price.
Been using the same sears craftsman 1 hp compressor for 50 years . It has outlived 4 different tanks thru that time . It currently is hooked to 20gallon tank. No idea on what to buy There are times when a larger one would have been nice but this one is paid for .
I have 2 Ingersol Rand compressors. One in the barn is an 80 gallon 220V verticle model, and one in the basement is a 120 V twin tank model. Both have given me excellent service for over 22 years.
Joe
I bought one of those for my son a few months back.. He seems very pleased with it.
Save your old tank and use it as a 'jump tank'. Use quick connect hoses to hook it to the new compressor to add to your available capacity. If you need to you can also disconnect the filled jump tank and move some air where you need it. Granted, you have to hook it back to the functional compressor to fill it, but it's still pretty handy.
I thought about that, but I really wouldn't use it much. The old one still runs, but it's slow and noisy. Hoping I could get $60 or so from craigslist.
Just get an oxygen tank. You'll have all the pressure you need.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Finally got it in. Thing is super quiet and super fast filling, 0-150 psi in about 5 minutes. Decided to get a hose real also. Highly recommend it if you need one.
That's a good brand name. Looks real good, congrats. Wise move on the hose reel too.
Looking good man
The one thing that I forgot to mention is that both types of fittings work on it. Not sure when that started, but it sure is nice.