Which air compressor do you own?
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No, for some reason there's no mention of a model number on this unit anywhere. Seems like the only way to find out that type of info. is to call Quincy on Monday and give them the serial #. Maybe then I can learn all the specs, etc. and they should be able to tell me which type of oil I can use.
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From: Quad Cities, Iowa
Buy a used Industrial 3 phase Compressor
A used industrial compressors are pennies. You can buy them for the scrap price of the metal and for home use they'll usually kick everyone's **** down the street.
Take a PowerFlex inverter. Feed it 115 or 220 single phase and it will provide 230 three phase or (with a trick 460 vac)
On top of that, it can control the pressure to exactly where you would like it. No more loud noise hot compressor running at full speed. the inverter will match your consumption, keep the pressure dead on and save wear and tear
irsauctions.com is a great place to pick this stuff up
Take a PowerFlex inverter. Feed it 115 or 220 single phase and it will provide 230 three phase or (with a trick 460 vac)
On top of that, it can control the pressure to exactly where you would like it. No more loud noise hot compressor running at full speed. the inverter will match your consumption, keep the pressure dead on and save wear and tear
irsauctions.com is a great place to pick this stuff up
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From: Akron, Oh
Im in the market for a compressor, what do you guys think of this one???
air compresser large tank
Sound like a fair asking price???
-dan
air compresser large tank
Sound like a fair asking price???
-dan
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Probably much more than the home mechanic needs, assuming his cfm quote is accurate. And keep in mind that that thing is going to weight at least 400 pounds or possibly a lot more based on that photo. If it's in good working order, that seems like a good price to me. But keep in mind how much space that hawg will eat up in your garage. Also curious why the tag says vertical compressor but it's obviously horizontal. If you buy it, make sure it's got a drain.
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From: Akron, Oh
I emailed him this:
> I have a couple more questions for you. Is there a drain on the tank? Also, is this a single phase or a 3 phase? And why does the tag say vertical compressor, when it is running horizontal?
And this is how he responded:
Hello Yes there is a drain under the tank on the end by the air out lets, the shaft on the compressor is horizontal but the pistons run vertical, the motor says it runs on 115 or 230 I can tell you it has run on 230 as long as we have had it. we don't have three phase it would cost $1000 to bring it in to the property from the main street by my dads Thanks Bill
Does that mean that it requires 3 phase to run, and they are not using it because it costs too much to get it? Or they are running it without using 3 phase? Or it does not require 3 phase?
This is all Greek to me...although I am slowly learning.
-dan
> I have a couple more questions for you. Is there a drain on the tank? Also, is this a single phase or a 3 phase? And why does the tag say vertical compressor, when it is running horizontal?
And this is how he responded:
Hello Yes there is a drain under the tank on the end by the air out lets, the shaft on the compressor is horizontal but the pistons run vertical, the motor says it runs on 115 or 230 I can tell you it has run on 230 as long as we have had it. we don't have three phase it would cost $1000 to bring it in to the property from the main street by my dads Thanks Bill
Does that mean that it requires 3 phase to run, and they are not using it because it costs too much to get it? Or they are running it without using 3 phase? Or it does not require 3 phase?
This is all Greek to me...although I am slowly learning.-dan
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From: Sapulpa OK
Dan, I am very familiar with this model. It is called a vertical as opposed to a "horizontal" air compressor where the cylinder is configured to run parallell to the ground. This model is rated at a max psi of 100. It will do 150 but only at elevated temperatures (300°F) and reduced volumetric efficiency. Should be made to run @ 870 RPM with a 5 HP electric motor.
looking at what the seller says I would think it is now running with 220v single phase power.
looking at what the seller says I would think it is now running with 220v single phase power.