Randall wrote:
> If I had 3-phase, I would definitely buy a used industrial
> compressor on eBay ! They frequently go for 30% or less of
> the price of a new unit, and even one near the end of it's service
> life would last a long time under hobbyist usage, IMO.
I am even more thrifty than Randall, so I wouldn't buy one on eBay. I
bought my compressor on Craig's List < www.craigslist.com > last year. It
is a 60gal tank, 5hp motor (23AMP running on 220V) motor and a two stange
(175psi) three cylinder pump. Works great, I changed the crankcase oil and
put new air filters in and it has been wonderful. Cost me $200. In the
Philadelphia area, big compressors come up fairly routinely on Craig's List,
usually two or three every month.
Eagle Equipment still sells the compressor I bought, but new direct from
them for about $880. So there is a substantial savings in buying used and
shopping around.
Oh, I also have a 20 gallon / 4HP HF air compressor that I bought to use at
home for finish nailing and other small home tasks. It works well, but it
leaks oil everywhere... really annoying, typical HF quality. But for $150
it was still worth the investment for what I have used it for.
Kai
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