Just had to replace the "portable" sears compressor in my shop/work space. Like many, here I have limited power to the shop. I use an extension cord( I know, I know...but 100 feet to the shed is costly add on venture). So after the crooks busted the door open and hauled out every thing...and that includes stuff from my Grandfathers Plumbing shop. I had to decide what to replace and what to let go. I worked that little Sears compressor to near death. It was a greedy little pig, hard on start and unable to run a DA for very long. I have replaced several circuit breakers on the line that supports the shop. So I was looking for the "most" compressor I could get for a 115 Volt line. Local "Industrial" providers were happy to point out what they had on the floor. But most were interested in more "commercial" applications. One local vendor was willing to listen. So after some looking and some other considerations, I went with a Quincy upright. It has wheels, and I can move it. It has a 2 stage Iron pump with a belt drive. It came with a 2 HP motor. And...made in the USA. Yes it was more money than I wanted to spend. It is quiet...very quiet. Nice when you and the compressor have to be close. So far all I have run is the stapler(not much of a test) but, it started easy. Ran quiet and it came up to the set pressure from full empty to 80 PIS in about 1-2 minutes. No leaks and supported a 150 foot hose(fence project) Never waited, and...never heard that thing run. I may have done good.
