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07-23-2007 10:50 AM #1
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I've just upgraded to the same Eaton compressor Uncle Bob has, and I love it. For the first time I can sandblast or DA, and it shuts off while I'm still working, like he said. Before I had to wait for it to catch up.
BTW, there are 5 hp motors and then there are FIVE HP motors, they are NOT all the same. Our old compressor had a 6HP, and I bought a new 5HP from Eaton, and this motor is at least twice as big, maybe 3 times. It is a huge 220 volter, and the shaft is something like 1.25 or 1.5 inches in diameter. That baby really cooks.
Motor alone is over 100 lbs.
Another reason I like Eaton is that their customer service is 2nd to none. After a month my compressor started blowing out oil (I think I did something wrong in the hookup
) They sent me a brand new unit, and said scrap the old one. 
A big air compressor makes life SO much easier, shoulda had this one years ago.
Don
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07-23-2007 11:12 AM #2
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Mine is an older I-R and it is a 220, not hardwired though. Have been known to move it. Not an easy task, but sometimes a necessity.
Bob
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07-23-2007 11:18 AM #3
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Dang it - every time we get on this subject I get to thinkin', then sanity returns (my wife ) before I buy that 80 gallon unit. And she is out now.....
Dave
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07-23-2007 01:06 PM #4
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Quick, you can still get your order in before 5 PM. I know women, she REALLY WANTS you to have a new air compressor.
Originally Posted by Irelands child
Dang it - every time we get on this subject I get to thinkin', then sanity returns (my wife ) before I buy that 80 gallon unit. And she is out now.....
Don
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07-23-2007 01:50 PM #5
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Thanks for the go ahead, Don. I'll get right on it - oh dam' she just pulled in the driveway. Originally Posted by Itoldyouso
Quick, you can still get your order in before 5 PM. I know women, she REALLY WANTS you to have a new air compressor.
Don
Maybe tomorrow!!!!
Dave
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07-23-2007 04:52 PM #6
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Go ahead Dave............man up!!!
We'll be there to back you up............................honest we will!!!
Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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07-24-2007 06:56 AM #7
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We'll be there to back you up............................honest we will!!!
Nothing like having a real support team........even if they are 3000 miles away. Maybe Bob will get there in time to help clean up the mess. Blood dries quickly. 
Bob
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