Air Compressor

[kenmac]

I bought this 1 BelAire 318VL 7.5-HP 80-Gallon Two-Stage Air Compressor 208-230V 1-Phase w/ Magnetic Starter several years ago to operate my large glass bead machine. It supplies all the air I need for this glass bead machine or sand blasting. When you need a lot of air. You need a compressor that can supply it. Running sanders will use up a good amount of air. Once you use up your tank supply your compressor needs to be able to keep the sander going or, you'll have to wait for your tank to fill again. You can't have too many CFM'S

 

[murphy1244]

Have you picked out a color yet? My 5hp Speedaire keeps on running but when it does die one of the brands I'll be looking hard at is Eaton. I would like to upgrade to a 10hp single phase compressor that should last my lifetime and have more than enough air for anything I may want to do.

Hunter Green, Lots of colors to choose from. Just ordered some feet from Grainger GRAINGER APPROVED VENDOR Vibration Isolator,310 Lb Max,3'/'8-16 - Cylindrical Vibration Isolators - 2NPG6'|'2NPG6 - Grainger Industrial Supply

 

[murphy1244]

Now that I have my Compressor on order I'm looking for a 3/4 filter regulator set up and a 3/4 Flex connecting hose, anyone know where to find these?

 

[ovrszd]

The quincey I looked at was rated at 73 db cause the RPMs was much lower on the pump..650. Sorry no quiet air tools when using them.

Murph, hard to beat a Quincy. There motto, "Buy a Quincy Air Compressor for life".

When my shop burned I bought an off brand compressor from the local farm supply store. Paid $500. They had a Quincy setting there for $1K. My cheap compressor is still running 4 years later. But it's in the bathroom of the shop behind closed door. Still aggravates me when it's running. High speed, very noisy. When it quits me I'll go for the Quincy. That's what I lost in the fire. I miss it a lot and shouldn't have gone cheap.

 

[murphy1244]

Murph, hard to beat a Quincy. There motto, "Buy a Quincy Air Compressor for life".

When my shop burned I bought an off brand compressor from the local farm supply store. Paid $500. They had a Quincy setting there for $1K. My cheap compressor is still running 4 years later. But it's in the bathroom of the shop behind closed door. Still aggravates me when it's running. High speed, very noisy. When it quits me I'll go for the Quincy. That's what I lost in the fire. I miss it a lot and shouldn't have gone cheap.

I bought from Polar air. The pump speed is 650 rpm so it should be quiet. 3 - 25 HP Air Compressors : Piston Air Compressors for Sale : EatonCompressor.com

 

[ovrszd]

I bought from Polar air. The pump speed is 650 rpm so it should be quiet. 3 - 25 HP Air Compressors : Piston Air Compressors for Sale : EatonCompressor.com

Sorry Murph, I should have read to the end of the thread, came in late. I think that's a great compressor and will serve you well. Pics of course, or it don't exist!!!

 

[murphy1244]

Sorry Murph, I should have read to the end of the thread, came in late. I think that's a great compressor and will serve you well. Pics of course, or it don't exist!!!

Not here yet but can you answer post #23?

 

[George2615]

Now that I have my Compressor on order I'm looking for a 3/4 filter regulator set up and a 3/4 Flex connecting hose, anyone know where to find these?

Graingers also has the filter regulator
Tractor Supply has 3/4" flex hose that will work for air

WP56720 Air Line Filter'/'Regulator - Grainger Industrial Supply
Hydraulic Hose Assembly, 3/4 in. x 36 in. - Tractor Supply Co.

 

[murphy1244]

Graingers also has the filter regulator
Tractor Supply has 3/4" flex hose that will work for air

WP56720 Air Line Filter'/'Regulator - Grainger Industrial Supply
Hydraulic Hose Assembly, 3/4 in. x 36 in. - Tractor Supply Co.

Thanks George, I was at TSC today and did not see any 3/4 stuff there.

 

[ovrszd]

I'm so far in the toolies I don't have any stores near me that handle that stuff. Like George, I'd order thru Graingers. For flex hose I used a custom made hydraulic hose. Yeah,,,, Redneck,,,,, but works.