aaronc
12 pointer
How long do you guys keep them in service and do you run them in another room,..box,..cage etc for safety?
Air Compressors
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00noturkey
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got a 27 gallon stand-up Colman bout 20 years ago from sams. at the moment, im keeping it outside, under a 30 gallon garbage bag. i did put in a dedicated breaker an outside plug-in. it was kept in the basement, till i got some sciatica. ☹️
Stone Branch
10 pointer
carnivore
12 pointer
I run small ones. If i had a big one it would get a dedicated outhouse just outside of my shop. Safety and noise reduction.
What size compressor are you talking about?
Any compressor needs to be where you can turn it off when you are done using it. Lines bust and the compressor will run all the time because of no pressure build up.
A big compressor will make noise but you will get used to it.
I bought three Craftsman 33 gallon to run tobacco press air cylinders with and impact guns when I needed them. They were used heavy and lasted for years.
After two of them was wore out I bought a Kobalt 30 gallon, and I have hated that compressor since the day I bought it.
The motor has some issues now and needs to be replace or worked on.
KYote-Krusher
12 pointer
My shop compressor is inside the building and I try to remember to turn it off when I'm not using it; it's an old Ingersoll-Rand single stage around 50 gallon and I mainly use it for automotive type stuff. It sits off in a corner and the noise doesn't really bother me.
I've got 2 Quincy two cylinder 230's (I think that's the Model No.) that I run backwards and use as vacuums that run 24 hours a day outdoors with just a sheet metal cover over them and one of them has been running for at least 40 years. All I've had to do is replace the oil pump and wafer valves a couple of times ... they're great compressors but you may have trouble finding parts for the older ones now ... not sure about that though.
I've got 2 Quincy two cylinder 230's (I think that's the Model No.) that I run backwards and use as vacuums that run 24 hours a day outdoors with just a sheet metal cover over them and one of them has been running for at least 40 years. All I've had to do is replace the oil pump and wafer valves a couple of times ... they're great compressors but you may have trouble finding parts for the older ones now ... not sure about that though.
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aaronc
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Well medium to large I guess. I've gotta 4.5 20 gallon Cambell Hausefield that I've had for years....was doing some research on some smaller ones last night and ran into some opinions on tank life etc....with some very descriptive pics
. Was wondering if at a certain point you guys replace just based on age.
KYote-Krusher
12 pointer
Well medium to large I guess. I've gotta 4.5 20 gallon Cambell Hausefield that I've had for years....was doing some research on some smaller ones last night and ran into some opinions on tank life etc....with some very descriptive pics
If it's a compressor that uses oil, I'd just keep rebuilding it until a piston blows out the side of the block.
3PointSlayer
8 pointer
I have a Campbell Hausfield 60 gallon that I stored in a barn for a couple years. It had never been used. When I built my garage I installed it and wired it up and turned it on and smoke came from the electric motor. I shut it off and tried to clean it out real good. Mud dobbers got in it while it was in the barn. It ran a total of about 3 hours before it blew up. So if you store it in a barn try to cover it up. Also Im in the market for new motor if anybody has one.
Stone Branch
10 pointer
Make sure to drain the tank every so often. Water can build up and settle to the bottom.Well medium to large I guess. I've gotta 4.5 20 gallon Cambell Hausefield that I've had for years....was doing some research on some smaller ones last night and ran into some opinions on tank life etc....with some very descriptive pics
I have put new piston rings in my old Craftsman and they were as good as new. When I have to replace a complete compressor it is because they are old and everything is worn out.
The problem I am having with my Kobalt compressor is the motor and a new one cost about as much as I paid for the complete compressor.
KYBOY
12 pointer
60 gallon shop compressor , as far as safety they are fine as long as you treat them right. Keep the water drained!
3PointSlayer
8 pointer
Not sure what you mean. It started smoking then just quit. I couldn’t get it back on but the shaft still turned
KYote-Krusher
12 pointer
I've replaced several (4 - I think) 1 HP motors with whatever brand Harbor Freight sells and have had good luck with all but one of them and it was just a bad bearing that I replaced. They've all been running now for between a year and 2 years. They've got a 2 HP "compressor" motor that's pretty reasonably priced; I'd be tempted to give it a try if mine ever blows up.
2 HP Compressor Duty Motor
Amazing deals on this 2Hp Compressor Duty Motor at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com
