Thread: Need to order a new air compressor head

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thanks Don

I am on hold with the factory as I write. so far the total for the 5hp 3 cylinder 22cfm/175 psi, shipped to my door is $421 ($280+ $161 Shipping)

All I need now is for the "boss" to give me the OK.

A couple of questions for you-
How does yours hold up to a sandblaster?
Do you have the unloaders so the motor runs all the time?
do you run it at 175 or lower?
what size tank do you have?
I currently have a 60 and a 40 in parallel. I think that should be enough volume don't you.
John

Originally Posted by 41willys

thanks Don

A couple of questions for you-
How does yours hold up to a sandblaster?
Do you have the unloaders so the motor runs all the time?
do you run it at 175 or lower?
what size tank do you have?
I currently have a 60 and a 40 in parallel. I think that should be enough volume don't you.
John

While using the blast cabinet or my sandblaster the compressor will actually catch up and shut off at times.

No unloaders, mine kicks on when the pressure drops.

I run mine at 140 psi.

60 gallon tank.........I considered hooking up a tandem second 60 gallon tank I had, but I figured the compressor would just have to work harder to keep 120 filled up.

Don

BTW, this sucker is HEAVY. I didn't want to mount it atop my vertical compressor tank, so I built a platform out of steel to support it and the 5hp motor I got from them. Even the 5 hp motor isn't like the ones you see on typical compressors like from Lowes, etc. it is about 3 times as big and the shaft is something like 1 1/8 or so. The two together probably weigh 250 lbs. If you have a horizontal tank it will be ok, but perched on top of a vertical my fear was topheaviness.

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

While using the blast cabinet or my sandblaster the compressor will actually catch up and shut off at times.

Don

I am sure my poor compressor just worked itself to death running constantly.

Looks like I will have the new one on the way shortly.

Thanks for your input.
John

At this rate of spending I will never be able to retire