OT - What brand of air compressors do shops/people use?
 

****Mods feel free to move this thread if there is a more appropriate forum. I just didn't want it to get lost in the diversity of the "general debate" forum. Thanks!****


Sorry to post this here, but I need a reliable air compressor. I have a devilbiss oil-free compressor that I want to beat with a sledgehammer. The "flap" valve design (or material perhaps) in the compressor cylinder head is worthless - the flaps are continuously heat cycled and become brittle very quickly. I have rebuilt this compressor for the last time. One of the little metal flap-valves has made a habbit of snaping off and falling into the compressor cylinder, eating up the cylinder liner and piston ring in the process. I'd like to know if there is a brand of compressor that maybe doesn't use this type of valve design. I have another small devilbiss compressor that has performed flawlessly for years, but it doesn't have the flow capability for anything more than finish nailers etc. It looks just like a mini-me version of the compressor that keeps eating itself so I don't know why it has been so much more reliable.

Anyways, those of you that use your compressors on a daily basis for various air tools (die grinders, impact guns, paint guns etc), what brand/model do you have, how long have you had it, how do you like it? Thanks for the help everybody. I hate having my progress slowed to a halt because a tool isn't up to par.


Modified by hpfsi at 5:18 AM 5/31/2004

Wayyyy wrong forum for this.
Anyway, is this for a big shop or what? Do you really need an oil-less compressor? How about getting an old fashioned belt driven oil type and then just hook a drier/seperator up to the tank outlet? Or you can go all out, blow some serious money and get a screw type compressor. We just installed 3 big ass ones here. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif

Re: (IslandSi)
 

https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emsmile.gif https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emsmile.gif https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emsmile.gif http://images.honda-tech.com/set1//smile/emcrook.gif
Thanks for the reply - I'll say it again if the "OFF TOPIC" header as well as my apology found in the first line of the post wasn't enough... sorry for asking about a tool that, while not part of an FI car, is more than likely used by almost every mechanic that posts here. I posted in this forum because it is one of the only ones that I participate in, so I know whose opinions I value etc etc etc. So basically if you read this post and happen to own an air compressor, just tell me how you like the dang thing, how long you have used it for, and whether or not it has given you any problems. We don't have a Fab/Tech forum anyways for discussions about welding, fabricating, tools etc. If people can take the time to say "wrong forum", then maybe some will say, "yeah I use a craftsman XXX that does the job and hasn't had any problems". THANK YOU!

Lol sorry about the rant. I just see way too many "wrong forum" responses... who the hell cares. If I see a question that I can answer, I do it. If not, I don't waste my time typing. The moderators here do a great job keeping things in order.

So anyways, IslandSi - I don't need an oil free compressor - I just mentioned that because that is what I currently own and am having problems with. The compressor is for my garage, for my own personal use. I don't need anything bigger than a 30gal tank really, and just the flow capability for basic air tools. You mention old fashion belt driven compressors. Sounds great! What brand have you used and how do you like it? Thanks for the reply either way buddy.

Re: (hpfsi)
 

Kobelco. $7000 new.

Re: (J. Davis)
 

Ingersal Rand

Re: (fast93accord)
 

i have ablue point one that i bought for about a grand. the thing is really quite and pumps a shitload of air. things bearly ever runs. when it has to refill the tank it runs for no longer than 20 sec and i can talk normal over it. it's great for the money!!!!!

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog...talog

Re: (J. Davis)
 

Good stuff - thanks for ideas fellas https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

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https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif I could probably trade my daily driver in for that one lol

Re: (hpfsi)
 

We got it for $1500 brand new, part of an estate sale, the guy had bought two of them before he died and never got around to hooking them up. It's supposed to be a super quiet high volume design, we'll see, we don't have it hooked up yet either https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif

It's more of an autobody/paint type unit... a shop just needs a little air to run some impact tools. A bodyshop has to flow some serious air to let a couple guys lay paint at the same time.

Re: (J. Davis)
 

craftsmans= devlbliss, I have one it works great. I have been using it for 6 years but I dont use it every day. 1 or 2 times a week.

Ingersol Rand is good

Kaeser...top quality.

http://us.kaeser.com/

Re: (DaX)
 

SpeedAir, wouldn't buy another brand