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Guys

I ordered this compressor for all the work

Ingersoll Rand Type-30 Reciprocating Air Compressor — 5 HP, 230 Volt 1 Phase, Model# 2340L5

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200318461_200318461

What do you guys think?

Ganesh

Looks like a good one. I'm curious about the CFM specs. The listing says 20 cfm but doesn't list the pressure at which it provides that capacity. My IR puts out 18.2 cfm @ 90 PSI. Your's will probably be that or better which should handle 99% of anything you'll likely throw at it.

I think you made a wise choice. There is just no substitute for a 2 stage compressor. Although most for your tools are rated at 90#, you can regulate it down and you have lots of air in the tank if you use more than the compressor puts out for a short period of time. If you start out with 90# you are constantly waiting for the compressor. Although it is not recommended, the guys at my shop are always turning up the pressure on impacts so they hit harder. It doesn't seem to hurt them that much. The main thing is to keep the water out and keep the tools oiled.

Well I read about this compressor and even CFM wise it says 14.5 becuase of dual stage people said it can run a small autobody shop or a mechanic shop and mine single person garage and I dont think I will use any blaster. Woody suggessted that Wanger paint stripper and man that works awesome, In less than an hour cab paint is gone to clean metal.

I wanted to paint the truck myself I wanted a nice compressor

Ganesh

I have this same compressor and man do I love it. Ive had it for about 6 months now and have absolutely nothing bad to say about it. I've never had to wait for the compressor to catch up.........Smokey you caught my interest in this Wagner paint stripper, have any pictures or product info?

This?
http://www.amazon.com/Wagner-Power-Products-513041-Replacement/dp/B000FFVBO4

Yes dwjj that is disk and there is a tool to put that on sells in Home Depot or Sears for 79 bucks but man it is worth the money and it does a great job

See the link

http://www.wagnerspraytech.com/portal/painteater_spray,93265,747.html

That should be a very good unit,however the price seems too high to me.I purchased one from Tractor Supply on sale for $899. and it is on a 80 gal. tank.Other than that the specs. are the same.

Well I dont know if yours is dual stage and reciprocating compressor, that is where the price difference is high probably

Ganesh

Oh Yeah,its a 2 stage,5 HP.unit which has worked out very well.

LUCKY U Maaaaaaaaaan

There is one thing that I recommend that you do before you installing your air compressor and that is change out the bottom air blead off to a 90 degree street ell with a small piece of pipe and a ballvalve with a 45 degree ell so you will be able to drain off the water with out standing on your head every time you drain it.
another thing I did was put a good filter for your air I used two hydrualic 1" hoses one for the filter and the other for the hard line. That way you do not put any stress on the hard line or filter. It is also a good idea to insulate the hard line if you use one
out side the shop-garage area.
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Don

Good tip about the drain valve, it's a lot more convenient. I also raised mine about 4" on some oak blocks and the next thing was to install a muffler on the intake. That alone quietened my shop down by half at least. It is plug and play,remove intake filter from compressor replace with a street el screw on the muffler and screw the intake filter to the other end and your done, enjoy the reduced noise. Picked them up at the Lawrence Ks. swap meet from North Central Air out of Downs Ks. they are really nice people to deal with, I have purchased 2 of the 80 gal 18.4cfm @ 175 compressors from them, one in 96 and one in 2005, and had great service with both.( I am not affiliated with them, just want to plug some really good people with a good product)

Spareparts2

can you give me info on the muffler on the intake details and picture, what are the items I should buys so I want to reduce the noise in the garage. and yes I wanted to hookup hydraluics so it will reduce the vibrations on the hard lines.

Don thanks for the drain value tip I will do all that plumbing.

Ganesh

Went out and looked at my again, It is 1" male N.P.T. on each end about 15" over all length, looks like a fiberglass muffler except for the ends that are pipe nipples. I can take a picture but have no idea how to post it, actually it looks like a glass pak muffler sticking straight up from the head of my compressor with the air filter on top. The Co's name is North Central Air Downs Ks. Phone # 913 454 3409. Real nice people, when they delivered my compressor I was injured from a accident and they put it in my garage and moved it into position and even put it on the oak blocks for me. If you want pictures I can get my son to take some and he can post for me.

Spareparts2 thanks for that and if you can post a picture that will help lot of people in the forum

Hey there Smokey Truck or J.O.Nothing lucky about it,it just pays to shop around.

I have one about the same,it's over 10 years old great compressor
all I ever done to it was change the oil and air filter. I don't think you could do any better