[Gambitt]

I will soon be in the market for a new air compressor for my shop. I will be doing the normal hobby related things, using air tools, maybe even paint an occasional car or two. I've been looking at a Quincy. Here are the specs:

cfm: 15.7 @100psi, 15.2 @ 175psi
60 gallon tank
5 Horsepower
two stage
compressor rpm:1310
motor rpm: 3450

Does these specs seem okay for what I intend on using it for? This particular compressor is $999. I can jump up to the next size (or maybe 2 sizes) bigger for an additional $500. I don't want more than I need, but I don't want less either.

[Sauron67MM]

Which model? Quincy has many. I have one in the warehouse waiting for me, 241C80VCB-$1,499(reg 1,699), but I can pick it up. Other companies offer free shipping. Ram Air Dave posted a company ( http://www.industrial-air-compressor...essor-3-2.html ) also that has free shipping. Better to get one with a better motor such as Baldor or equiv. Lower RPM's at 1725 are better as opposed to your choice at 3450. Aftercoolers on the oulet lines are a plus of a good design. If you have to burp for shipping you may want to get a comparable model/company w/ free shipping. If Dave's recommendation still stands I may go that route instead. There are other good compressor companies. You get what you pay for in a compressor, Skimp and it'll cost you more in the long run.

[DOUG G]

My CambelHousfield <sp> is 6hp,60gal,125, 9.5 @ 90.... keeps up with everything I do... including blowing off the riding mower and driveway

Paint gun
blow gun
air ratchet
impact gun
air chisel

[Gambitt]

I'm looking at the QT54. Shipping is not an issue, our local Rural King has them in stock. This model does have a Baldor motor on it. It also has a 2 year warranty on the pump and a 5 year on everything else. I am not looking to skimp, I just don't want to over-buy on a compressor that will mostly be used for weekend work, but I do want one big enough and that will last a long time.

[Pro-Street69Camaro468]

I have been told the lower rpm motors are better.Take a look at Eaton they are real nice to deal with. heres a link.
http://www.eatoncompressor.com/page/page/504747.htm

[Gambitt]

If I go with the next model up on the Quincy that the store has in stock, it does run at a lower rpm...so it is worth the extra $500-$600? I don't mind spending that much more if that is what I need.

[Pro-Street69Camaro468]

This is information I got from Eaton as far as the RPM go's and they do run quieter for sure I would give the guys at Eaton a call and check there web site out they are very informative.

[Gambitt]

I don't think I have any local places near me that sells Eaton...and that is a major consideration.

[Sauron67MM]

I was only considering RamAIrDave's Bel-Aire because it puts out more cfm for the same coin as the Quincy and free shipping. I picked up a Quincy Model 271 7.5 HP for my friend's shop for $2600. Nice and quiet. I don't need that much so I went with the 241. They make good compressors. So do other companies. Bottom line is shipping and who's got a better price for the same quality and specs. Like I said, I can pick it up.

[RamAirDave]

I certainly wouldn't say the B-A comp we have is the best/$$ out there since I haven't looked at comps since we bought it, just the one we've been using for almost 4 years now with good performance/cfm and zero problems. Ive never checked which motor it has or the rpm.

We bought it through our paint supplier, so it was pick-up. Just a quick google of the model # 318VN shows a few places that have free shipping and/or may be more nearby to you.

[Gambitt]

Thanks for all the information guys...I will let you know when I purchase something.

[Gambitt]

I got around to checking on a Quincy that does run at a lower rpm. The first model to fall into that category is over 3k. If they are all like that, I will be going with a higher rpm, even if it doesn't last as long and is noisy.

[Sauron67MM]

They are not all that expensive for the 1725 RPM models. There is a multitude from which to choose. $3000 will buy you one with a 15 HP motor. More motor than what you need it for. Look at the smaller models.
http://www.tools-plus.com/power-tool...tationary.html

[yellow69RS]

If I was buying a new compressor today I'd pick a price point and shop every compressor I could find in the range (+ or _ $100) including shipping. I'd buy the one with the most CFM. Properly maintained you probably won't wera otu even the cheapest built compressor doing what you do. I bought a Puma Compressor from Builders Square close to 20 years ago and haven't worn it out yet. I replaced the motor early in it's life becuase of oversray on the armature caused it to burn out. That replacement has been running it ever since. Just my .02

Jeff

[Gambitt]

Thanks for the link to tools-plus.com. They do have some that are cheaper than 3k, but it looks like most of them are 3 phase. Is there another brand of air compressor that runs the low rpms that can be purchased at a place like that for around $1500?