EDIT: You can disregard. Putting in 3-phase would be WAAAAAAY expensive, so I'm going to wait for the Ranger (the Speedaire doesn't come in single-phase . Still be interested if anyone has experience with the Ranger...
Anyone with experince with either of these brand? Biggest duty I'll put on them is running a sandblast cabinet and some painting.
I was sold on the Ranger (http://www.asedeals.com/air_compressors.html Model R7580H-601 about 1/2 way down the page), but they are back-ordered indefinately (been waiting about 9 months already).
I'm now looking at a SpeedAire from Grainger (http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/productdetail.jsp?xi=xi&ItemId=1613497422&ccitem=), provided I can get 3-phase hook-up (which I should)
the ranger is 7.5hp v. 5hp for the Speedaire, Ranger puts out a bit more air (18.9 v. 16.5 @ 175psi).
The speedaire has the benefits of a much lower RPM (760 v. 1150 for the Ranger) so it'll be quieter and last longer, AND I could have one immediately.
Prices are pretty close, the Ranger about $100 cheaper even with shipping. Both are cast iron etc.
Anyone have experience with either of these brands?
Anyone with experince with either of these brand? Biggest duty I'll put on them is running a sandblast cabinet and some painting.
I was sold on the Ranger (http://www.asedeals.com/air_compressors.html Model R7580H-601 about 1/2 way down the page), but they are back-ordered indefinately (been waiting about 9 months already).
I'm now looking at a SpeedAire from Grainger (http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/productdetail.jsp?xi=xi&ItemId=1613497422&ccitem=), provided I can get 3-phase hook-up (which I should)
the ranger is 7.5hp v. 5hp for the Speedaire, Ranger puts out a bit more air (18.9 v. 16.5 @ 175psi).
The speedaire has the benefits of a much lower RPM (760 v. 1150 for the Ranger) so it'll be quieter and last longer, AND I could have one immediately.
Prices are pretty close, the Ranger about $100 cheaper even with shipping. Both are cast iron etc.
Anyone have experience with either of these brands?
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