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Mike OMelia

Post subject: Air Compressor

Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:51 pm

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I just found a brand new Porter Cable 2 cylinder, oiled, 60 gallon compressor for $250. Its 240 volt, 9.6 cfm, 3hp.

Good deal? Way good deal??

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Mike OMelia

Post subject: Re: Air Compressor

Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:16 pm

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Right. What makes it low end?

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JimWomack

Post subject: Re: Air Compressor

Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:31 am

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If it's a single stage, it's a good deal. If it's a two stage, it's a very good deal. Also check the motor RPMs. It should be either 1500 or 3450 RPM. A 1500 RPM motor will make less noise, trap less moisture and the piston seals will last longer.

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Terence Kennedy

Post subject: Re: Air Compressor

Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:47 am

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The other thing is what will you be using it for? 9.6 cfm might be a little low for something like a Dynabrade sander.
Terry

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Bob Garrish

Post subject: Re: Air Compressor

Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:39 pm

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slackkey_mike wrote:

Right. What makes it low end?

Mike

A 5HP DevAir will put out over twice the CFM of a 5HP Porter-Cable, they use a much looser definition of HP than the higher-end manufacturers. On the other hand, DevAir doesn't compete in anything near that price range, either, as they're more industry-oriented.

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Greg

Post subject: Re: Air Compressor

Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:45 pm

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Buy it.

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Mike OMelia

Post subject: Re: Air Compressor

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:26 pm

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If I do not buy a fuji HVLP, I may get this. The compressor offers more usefulness. I do not plan on using heavy air tools... finish spraying, filling tires

etc.

Mike

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