Air compressors - Vertical vs. Horizontal

[Hugh Heifer]

X2 The oil free compressors are just too damn loud to work near and I have to believe the oil improves the lifespan of the compressor. I have had a CH 60gal vertical for near 10 years and it is still going strong. My next compressor will be a 80 gallon. I think the bigger tank allows the compressor to do less work and it would drive me crazy waiting for anything smaller than a 60 gal to keep up while working.

I have one of those too but it is single stage. It pretty much runs constantly when I am sandblasting or orbital sanding, but it does everything else with no problem and not much running. Paid about $350 at Tractor Supply.

Looks like you did pretty good there, Moj.

 

[Mendocino]

After a lot of consideration I am thinking of buying this:

FREE SHIPPING — Ingersoll Rand Electric Stationary Air Compressor — 3 HP, 10.3 CFM @ 135 PSI, 230 Volt, Model# SS3L3 | 10 - 30 CFM | Northern Tool + Equipment

I would also buy the IR oil and the the Ingersoll Rand Combination Filter-Regulator-Lubricator with Gauge — 1/2in., Model# C241-810. Do any of you have any experience with this model?

 

[Gold Boy]

Makita MAC2400 2.5 HP Twin Stack Air Compressor is what i have, i use an impact, will do 6 lug nuts before it recharges..... works for me.

 

[turbocruiser]

After a lot of consideration I am thinking of buying this:

FREE SHIPPING — Ingersoll Rand Electric Stationary Air Compressor — 3 HP, 10.3 CFM @ 135 PSI, 230 Volt, Model# SS3L3 | 10 - 30 CFM | Northern Tool + Equipment

I would also buy the IR oil and the the Ingersoll Rand Combination Filter-Regulator-Lubricator with Gauge — 1/2in., Model# C241-810. Do any of you have any experience with this model?

The specs look good but to make sure ... you do have 230 in your garage right?