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I am in need of a bigger compressor and just waiting for next tax return I guess and some kindness from the wife. Bigger at the beginning is definitely better, as you'll likely need it later and could have put the money towards it to begin with.

I have a small single stage Quincy, 30 gallon tank, only about 3cfm. I want to start doing some sandblasting (not car related) and it isn't going to be enough. I plan on getting a big Quincy on an 80 gallon tank (quincy are like the rolls royce of compressors, very high quality, you find them in a lot of shops and businesses that need reliable equipment). I'm looking at about 1700 including tax for the one I want.

You want to get what I think they call a Pilot Valve unloader. basically rather tahn the compressor running and then kicking off when at pressure and then kicking on again when it gets low enough you can use the pilot valve to keep it running all the time (less stress on the motor and pump) and the unloader lets the air pass when it hits the top of the pressure level you have set. I think I explained that right, from how I understand it.

Red

thank you everyone for all the great answers. i will let you all know how i get along with my new endeavor