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    Need some opinions/ suggestions of which brand to buy? Which ones to stay away from? I'll be buying used so any specific things to check for when buying used?

    Looking for a 20+ gallon tank, 125+ psi.

    Thanks guys
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  • #2
    Get a 2 stage 175psi.
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    • #3
      Buy a Quincy. Made in the US and are excellent quality. I think you can get them at Northern tool.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by fordracing19 View Post
        Get a 2 stage 175psi.
        I don't know the difference between 1-2 stages but I know they are outta my price range. Trying to keep it around $250ish.

        Originally posted by stephen4785 View Post
        Buy a Quincy. Made in the US and are excellent quality. I think you can get them at Northern tool.
        Again, I'm buying used but I'll keep an eye out for one.
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        • #5
          Originally posted by Wish4svts View Post
          I don't know the difference between 1-2 stages but I know they are outta my price range. Trying to keep it around $250ish.



          Again, I'm buying used but I'll keep an eye out for one.
          To me the little compressors are only good to air up tires.

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          • #6
            First of all we need to know what you are going to be using? What air tools etc? I have a Pumpa 20gal tank 5hp twin cylinder cast iron pump and it is good for my impack air ratchets but it will not keep up with my digrinder. I need more CFM. Later on I'm going to buy a 2 stage unit. I'd stay away from any direct drive discount house compressors. Find one that is belt driven and has a cast iron pump on it. When you buy it do a pump up test. 0-125psi should take around 5 minutes on most units. Make sure the check valve is working properly and not leaking and make sure the pressure switch is working properly. I use to work on aircompressors for like 3 years and I never had any cast iron units come in, if they did it was because the user ran them low on oil.
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            • #7
              I've got the basic stand-up Sears Craftsman, 20 gal I believe, and it's worked great over the years. Runs air tools, fills bottles, etc., like a champ. Believe it's usually priced around $249 or so everyday.

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              • #8
                Last year I ordered a reman Morgan 17 gallon 150psi, 3.8 scfm @ 90psi. I got it from northern on sale for $99, it has been a decent little backup compressor for the price.

                edit: I just checked, can't find it any longer, but their 60 gallon is $300.


                You could always get one of those el cheapo harbor frieght jobs:

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                • #9
                  As stated above get a belt drive!!!! The direct drive compressors will drive you INSANE from the noise!! It's unbelievable how much louder they are than a belt drive.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Jimbo View Post
                    You could always get one of those el cheapo harbor frieght jobs:
                    http://www.harborfreight.com/25-hp-2...sor-67847.html
                    That's the one I got a few years ago and it has done everything I needed it to do. Their air tools work well also and are cheap.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by 4eyedwillie View Post
                      As stated above get a belt drive!!!! The direct drive compressors will drive you INSANE from the noise!! It's unbelievable how much louder they are than a belt drive.
                      Thats because the run at 3600rpms and are oilless most of the time. The belt driven machines run at 1750rpms and the pumps have oil. I wouldn't have one of those direct drive POS.

                      This is the unit I have and had it for the last 7 years now and not one issue and it works great. I haven't even changed the oil in it. lol Need to do that soon.
                      Buy Puma PK-5020 Direct. Free Shipping. Check the Puma 2-HP 20-Gallon (Belt Drive) Dual-Voltage Cast-Iron Air Compressor ratings before checking out.
                      Last edited by Dan03mach; 08-24-2011, 12:48 PM.
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