So I'm in need of a bigger compressor, and was wondering if anyone is using the professional series from craftsman ? If so how well do they hold up, and how loud are they ?

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr...e=Yes

Any other brands do you guys suggest, not looking to spend a whole lot, I know there are better brands out there but cost double if not triple.

 

I dunno how well that one will hold up ,but I have a big old craftsman one and its gotta be close to 10 years old and it still works perfect. If I ever got a new one Id probably go with an ingresol rand though.

 

RC,
If you have a Craftsman Club card, they run that compressor for $450 from time to time if you can wait it out. I know few people with that one and haven't heard any complaints... but if you read the reviews on that page, seem to be some mixed opinions.

~SKY~

 

Just find someone that works at sears they get like 20% off

 

Well after seeing the reviews on that sears compressor, seems like that motor is no good.

 

I've got an ingersol rand, 5hp 2 stage 80 gal., i think it was around $1200. So far so good.

 

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I like there on site warranty as well, or what ever its called.

 

you can see mine in the middle of this pic:


18.5cfm @100psi 220v 60 gal 3 piston. i got it for $550CDN no tax used. it runs my die grinder fine. i think your best bet is to try to find a used one to save yourself some coin.

 

keep an eye on craigslist, and on Ingersoll's. You'll want a 220v one with an autodrain, and get the maintenance package if you buy new. They are great compressors, and last a damn long time. Avoid oil-less, and avoid 110v.

 

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I wanted 110v just because we only have 1 220v outlet, guess my tig will come out when the compressor is needed. No big deal

 

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I wanted 110v just because we only have 1 220v outlet, guess my tig will come out when the compressor is needed. No big deal</TD></TR></TABLE>

My compressor is hardwired into my garage on 220, from there it goes to the welder. If im welding the compressor just cant be turned on, and the wiring is simple.

 

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110v just doesn't supply the wattage needed for a good compressor. At 80% of 20A, 110v is supplying like 2hp. Thats just not enough energy to keep up with a paint gun, die grinder, or big impact gun. A big tank will help a little, but it'll still suck to use. I've got a 33G Craftsman 110v compressor, and I can use my die grinder for about 4 minutes before I have to stop and wait another 4 for the compressor to build up 150psi again. Trust me, if I had it to do over again, I'd get a used 220v compressor.

 

speedair's are great to..

had mine for like 10 years

 

90 gallon monster.

 

Im pretty sure that the same one we have at my shop. I was looking into the "oil-less" but after research found that it won't hold up as well. Ours has held up great for the last 2.5 years since purchased new, and in a busy shop 5-6 days a week. If you plan on using more than one air line at a time or have something that consumes a lot of air like a media blaster I would suggest something larger, since we've acquired a blaster and another employee I know this.
FYI I found that that they are made by Devilbliss, which from what I understand is a pretty good company. Also its never had the oil changed and hasn't really lost any the last time I checked it about 6 months ago. All in all, it has held up great IMO

 

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90 gallon monster.</TD></TR></TABLE>That isnt a 90 gallon tank.....Look at the wheel laying next to it and the oil.....its a 60 at tops....

 

Sears contracts to the lowest bidder so it's hard to say if it's any good.The one they sell one year may be bullet proof and the next year it's crap.If the one you have is working OK then just add another one.You can set it up so it kicks on at high demand.They also make switches that alternate which compressor kicks on.The 220 volt will use less power and usually last longer.I too would rather have a used Ingersol than a new sears.

 

i like how snap on puts their name on that, and charges 3x's the price..

it looks no better then a piece of **** craftsman.

hell the compressor outlet tube isnt even finned to cool the air down a bit.. what a piece of garbage

 

I have a PUMA, which I bought new and love it 7.5 HP single Phase Paid $1400 for it. I have a Atlas Copco Direct Drive Horizontal 10hp 3 Phase Paid $30 for it. I have a Speedaire Portable Compressor which is Noisy but Runs on 110 and does like 8cfm paid $125 for it. I have Craftsman Portable Compressor to and its love to blow 20amp breakers itwas free cause some one owed me money. If I had the choice of a new shop compressor I would purchase Kaeser 25hp Screw Compressor w/Built in Refridgerated Dryer. Dont forget the dryer cause the last thing you want is a bunch of water in the lines tearing up your tools. I picked up a Kaeser HTRD25 Dryer for $250 does up 25 CFM moisture free

 

Howitt I'm not even reading what you put, I know it probably involved like a 150 gallon compressor you bought at an auction for about 20 bucks, I hate you.

 

i have a campbell hausfeld 26 gallon 5hp twin cylinder compressor that runs off 110v and it works great. never trips the breaker and can run just about any air tool you like.

i suppose if you plan to so some constant grinding then the compressor will run all the time but for most other things this one is great.

i also adjusted the regulator so it cuts off at 165psi and the motor kicks in around 120psi. i feed all my tools around 120psi normally.

 

If you needed an air compressor and had 3 phase power I could get you one for a song and a dance and your right Ive bought huge air compressors for lesst han scrap price. Im turning in to sanford and sun at my shop I got so much equipment its not funny

 

This is what I got, for the price its a great bang for the buck

http://www.northerntool.com/we...11711

 

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I don't, how about a 220v ?

 

Get a rotary phase convertor for it