But for the same horsepower output you use less electricity than if single
phase.
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-window
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kyle Chilcoat" <tabsltd@ponyexpress.net>
Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 5:18 PM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Air Compressors
> you definitly want single phase. 3 phase is industrial power is is
> generally much more expensive per kilowatt. Here in MO single is about
> 6cents and 3 phase is 10.5 per kw. You also have to rewire for 3 phase
> power from the service (breaker) panel.
>
> Kyle
> 55-1
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of A.B.
> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 2:53 PM
> To: Marvin H.
> Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Air Compressors
>
>
> Hi all, thanks fo rthe input, I guess 2 stage is the way to go.
> Ingersoll Rand seems to have a few nice compressors I can aford. What
> type of motor do I want? single or 3 phase?
> Marvin: Where do you find the refurbished compressors? I've been looking
> at Northern tool and equipment. They have free shipping on most
> compressors.!
>
>
> On Mon, 10 Dec 2001, Marvin H. wrote:
>
> > Kyle and Alfie,
> >
> > I too am looking to purchase an air compressor for my
> > build and appreciate your input. I had my sights set
> > on an inexpensive twin cylinder (single stage)
> > compressor but after talking with some friends who
> > have done some sand blasting , they assured me that I
> > would be much happier with a two stage unit.
> >
> > Their reasoning mirrors yours; cfm is what I need.
> > It's uncanny that I was just talking with them a
> > couple of days ago, just before I was going to buy the
> > single stage. Now I see your discussion and have
> > convinced myself, and my wife (money manager), that I
> > need a two stage. I don't want to be unsatisfied a
> > year or two down the road and have to fork over
> > another wad to upgrade.
> >
> > I have found some reasonably-priced models in the
> > $800-$900 range that would suit me fine. Does this
> > seem about right? Do you know of a place that is
> > selling a factory refurbished two stage model? I found
> > one that sells these types of compressors but they
> > only have twin cylinder at this time.
> >
> > Kyle, did you buy yours from a business or an
> > individual. I don't need as much as what you have but,
> > if you got it from a business, maybe they have
> > something I would be interested in.
> >
> > Thanks again.
> >
> > Also, thanks to all who gave me the information on the
> > clutch head screws and info for my doors rebuild. I
> > have since found where to get the drivers and my money
> > manager says I will get them for Christmas. Whoo-Hoo!
> >
> > Marvin
> > '51 1/2 ton 3100
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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