Guys,

I need a new air compressor for my garage.Budget is $1300.00 would like to spend less so i can use the extra money for parts for my truck.Looking mainly for a single faze 5hp with cast iron pump 2 stage 230v 60 gallon with around 15cfm.Really like the quincy 2v41c60vc.Would consider 80 gallon as well.Found a 80 gal Kobalt at lowes that had 16cfm @ 90psi for $849.00.But don't know anything about those.Any brands to stay away from?? or any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

I have an older 80 gal Quincy('02).....it's bulletproof. Also it's made in the USA. Not sure if the new ones are USA made or not, but if they are, I'd go for it.

You might ask over on Garage Journal as well.

 

i just got a gas powered compressor off craigslist with hose reel for $500, the thing is a beast

 

Check out this site.
Air Compressors Direct | Your Online Air Compressor Store

 

Quincy is the top name brand along with ingersoll rand, speedaire, and Dayton. I have personally seen a Quincy 350 industrial unit run 24 hrs a day for 8 years.
Over the years i have rebuilt and replaced many of the Chinese cheap ones and craftsman. (I had a sandblasting bussiness.) My advice is to buy a better used one than a cheaper new one. The best one i ever owned was made by Westinghouse for train air brakes and i still use it as seen in this pic.

 

Thanks for the replies everyone. ive been looking on craigslist and doubled check this evening and found a Quincy that the owner claims to be a year old and ran two times for $900.00 and needs to sell fast make offer... Im really considering this unit if i could get it for $700.00-800.00 other wise for $300.00 more i would by the new Quincy and know what i have.....

Brian

 

Caveat emptor. Quincy also markets single stage made in China air pumps.

 

My Ingersol-Rand is made in U.S.A and the specs you listed. Even says 100% duty cycle. Been running for years and never a problem.

 

I have an older Saylor-Beall that I bought used from a body shop. Idiots in the shop ran it without an air filter inside the spray booth. Valves became clogged and compressor stopped pumping. Bad for them but good for me...$100 later I had a made in USA industrial compressor and with a $40 worth of rebuild parts it was good as new. Quality is worth the price when it comes to compressors.

 

I've never heard of the Air Compressor Witch but I do have some gremlins in the wiring.

 

Ask yourself this , where will I get parts when (not if ) it breaks

 

Thanks for the replies everyone.Going to look around for another week to see if i can find something used.If not going to buy new.

 

Ingersoll Rand 80 Gallon 5 HP Two-Stage Reciprocating Air Compressor - For Life Out Here

Friend bought one like this. Loves it.

 

I have an emglo 3hp60 gal tank had it for over 20 years never had to do anything to it except change the oil and filters still running strong.
Jim

 

Thats a good price.