> My question, is it better to replace the whole
> unit, or just
> the compressor pump?
Even here in relatively dry southern California, my last (cheap) compressor
tank rusted through and started leaking before the
compressor packed it in. At one point I also had the pressure control switch
malfunction and leave the compressor running; plus the
pop-off valve didn't do it's job (apparently full of wasp's nest). Probably
lucky it didn't explode, but the single stage
compressor would only go so high. The PRV sure screamed a long time after I
touched it, though! So if you're looking to go another
20 years, my suggestion would be to replace all of it.
> So, if you were buying a new compressor, what one would you
> go for under
> $2000? (240v of course.)
Ingersoll-Rand is the "gold standard" for air compressors IMO. I'd find an IR
model that suits your needs and go with that. The
one I use was made by IR, but sold by Sears. It's probably 20 years old by now
(I bought it used) and still going strong, but I
don't use it all that much.
-- Randall
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