[cruiserloser123]

I am looking to buy a new compressor. I know the say buy once, buy big, buy the best you can, but I can't do that. So here are my options below.

Can people comment on these? I haven't heard any first hand reports, and would like to know some things.

If you have one of these please comment on the following.

1. How well does it handle every day stuff?
2. How well does it handle a paint gun and what gun (CFM too)
3. What else do you do with it and how does it do (i.e. plasma cutter, sandblasting, blasting cabinet, etc).
4. Reliability
5. Is it excessively oily?

Thanks!!!

Kobalt® 7 HP (Peak) 60 Gallon Stationary Oil Lubricated Air Compressor
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...HFV&lpage=none
13.3 SCFM @ 90 psi

Model: K7060HFV
13.3 SCFM @ 90 psi
12,000 hour pump life
High output cast iron pump design

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Coleman Powermate 7HP 60 Gallon Single Phase Oil Lube, Belt Drive Vertical Stationary Air Compressor
Model CL7006016
Price: $549.00/ea

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...gng.0&MID=9876
CFM 10.3 @ 90 psi

This Air Compressor is powered by a 7HP oil-lubricated belt drive motor. Its 60 gallon vertical tank design provides excellent air storage while maintaining a small footprint in the garage or shop. With power of 12.3 CFM @ 40 PSI and 10.3 CFM @ 90 PSI, this tool can run virtually any tool.

• 60 Gallon tank
• Single Phase Oil lubricated, belt drive motor
• vertical stationary
• 12.3 CFM @ 40 PSI


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Ingersoll Rand S3L3
3HP 230V C/I PUMP 60 GALLON VERT. COMPRESSOR
[IRASS3L3]
$699.00
CFM 11.3 @ 90
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/irtcss3l3.html

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Porter Cable 7HP 230V 60 GALLON VERTICAL COMPRESSOR 10.4CFM@90PSI
[PRTC7510] $579.00
http://www.porter-cable.com/index.asp?e=547&p=4915
60 Gallon 135 PSI Vertical Air Compressor
Air delivery 12.1 SCFM @ 40 PSI, 9.7 SCFM @ 90 PSI

Model C7510
60 gallon size, vertical stationary tank, air compressor.
Oil lubricated pump designed with aluminum body and head for best cooling and cast iron cylinder sleeves for best wear
Pump contains automative style pistons, rings and connecting rods
Higher operating pressure for more work at 110 PSI start and 135 PSI stop
Air delivery 12.1 SCFM @ 40 PSI, 9.7 SCFM @ 90 PSI
15 amp current required
High torque motor for easy starts at 240 Volts/60 Hertz/Phase 1, plus automatic overload protection
240 Volt induction motor with manual thermal overload protection
Large tank pressure gauge for easy visibility and better accuracy
60 gallon air tank supports heavy duty, intermittent/continuous multi-tool usage
Full size belt guard
Patented automatic belt tensioning device
CUL listed with ASME constructed air tank and safety valve to meet all codes
Standard Equipment:
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Husky 60 gallon
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...gnk.0&MID=9876
10.2 CFM @ 90 psi
A solid CAST IRON, twin cylinder compressor pump for extreme durability. Offers 135 PSI maximum pressure and air delivery 11.5/10.2 SCFM @ 40/90 PSI. It also has a space saving vertical design that is perfect for your home garage or work shop.

• Up to 5,000 hours of extended life
• A CAST IRON oil-lubricated pump with traditional design that is quieter and longer lasting
• 60 Gallon vertical, space saving tank design
• Powerful, 3.2 running horsepower motor provides significant air to multiple power tools
• Automotive style changeable air filter
• Protective belt guard
• High quality oversized gauges
• 1070 Pump RPM
• Three-year limited warranty
• Over 35 percent quieter and 60 degrees cooler than aluminum pumps with cast iron sleeves



THANKS!!!

[nuclearlemon]

don't remember what mine is and it's too damn cold outside to go check...think it's a porter cable. same specs though. handles everyday stuff awesome. haven't painted with it yet, but a buddy paints with a 5h/60g compressor with no issues. i've cranked it at an external regulator to 150 for blasting with no issues except i had residual oil in the air lines since i run an inline oiler. i've since bought a seperate line to put on with a dual dryer setup for paint/blasting, but havent' used it yet.

[fj40charles]

I have the Ingersoll Rand compressor. It works well, but if I had to do it again, I'd look at at 2 stage compressor for more CFMs.

Don't get too concerned about HP ratings. CFM and duty cycle is more important.

Huskys are made by Campbell Hausfeld.

[Junk]

I would vote to pass on all those and buy a quality used compressor.

[ff347]

Of that field, I would pick the IR.

[Trollhole]

Originally Posted by cruiserloser123

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Ingersoll Rand S3L3
3HP 230V C/I PUMP 60 GALLON VERT. COMPRESSOR
[IRASS3L3]
$699.00
CFM 11.3 @ 90
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/irtcss3l3.html

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THANKS!!!

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w..._158284_158284

Lot cheaper and free shipping.


I have this compressor. Works great.

[cruiserloser123]

Trollhole
What sorts of things have you used it for? Sandblasting, painting, general? Any more comments??

[honk]

Even if you don't buy from them these people give a lot of factual information in their site that's sometimes hard to find....http://www.eatoncompressor.com/page/page/504413.htm

CFM's are the measure to attend to - the glitzy decals all over many models are just consumer hype.

Most paintguns will spray with almost any pressure behind them but they each have a minimum volume of air needed for correct design atomization to occur. For that reason it could be smarter to pick the paintgun you intend to use and then pick the air compressor that supplies the specified minimum volume in cubic feet per minute.

Sandblasting uses TONS of air.