Compressor, pulling the trigger

He Man · July 13, 2009, 08:02:10 PM

I have not, but i dont know of a pawn shop that big. most of them arent any much larger than a foodcart.

Heath · July 13, 2009, 10:54:39 PM

Why not Lowe's? We sell CH and the most expensive one is $799. Then again I live in CA not NY.

He Man · July 14, 2009, 06:04:00 PM

Edit:

They dont have it in stock in NYC. thye do have a single stage 80 gallon one, but im looking for 2 stage.

He Man · July 16, 2009, 09:48:56 AM

Ok... how much better is a two stage compared to this?

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_211720_211720

(free shipping)
upong further inspection...

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_290946_290946
How is that brand?

or this one?
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200350475_200350475

and here is a competing IR one in what i assume two stage since it has a relatively high PSI rating.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200318461_200318461

NAKID · July 16, 2009, 10:08:26 AM

Well, I looked around the internet for a better price and Northern Tool has it at least $50 cheaper than anyone else AND the free shipping...

He Man · July 16, 2009, 10:24:13 AM

yea they have free shipping on all of the IR units. it just comes to picking which one now.

however, im actually quitep issed right now. i just got a phantom parking ticket on my motorcycle.

Popeye the Sailor · July 16, 2009, 11:17:29 AM

You want two stage. It's way more better.

NAKID · July 16, 2009, 11:24:03 AM

Phantom Parking ticket?

He Man · July 16, 2009, 11:44:00 AM

see nymmc

Quote from: MrIncredible on July 16, 2009, 11:17:29 AM
You want two stage. It's way more better.

got it. Im just going to take your word for it this time! $1100 is within my budget and IR seems to be a reputible brand. and the specs are excellent.. and best of all free make the beast with two backsING SHIPPING! (saves me $300 bucks!)

Langanobob · July 16, 2009, 12:34:11 PM

If I were buying a compressor from your list, for another $100 I would get the Quincy. IMHO Quincy is just plain better than I-R and if you compare the spec's they sure list a lot more information than I-R. Maybe I-R doesn't list more specifications because they don't have as much to brag about. IMHO I-R has cheapened up some of their products to try and be price competitive. I have an old I-R Type 30 myself but I'm not sure the new ones are as good. Just sayin' and don't mean to muddy the water after you seem to have already made a decision. If you get the I-R I'm sure it will be fine.

Edit: Another thing I don't like about I-R is that the first single stage compressor on your list shows 11.5 HP on the specification page. That is based on the locked rotor current and is pure BS and unethical to boot. At least Northern shows it as 5 HP on their catalog page.

ducpainter · July 16, 2009, 01:40:17 PM

Quote from: Langanobob on July 16, 2009, 12:34:11 PM
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Edit: Another thing I don't like about I-R is that the first single stage compressor on your list shows 11.5 HP on the specification page. That is based on the locked rotor current and is pure BS and unethical to boot. At least Northern shows it as 5 HP on their catalog page.

...and there is no way a single stage pump puts out 18 cfm at any usable pressure.

He Man · July 16, 2009, 05:19:32 PM

well that one quincy compressor for 1299 seems to be stackd with goodies.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200350475_200350475

if i get the maintence kit the warranty extends to 5 years limited. they dont sell the maintence kit though id have to order it from quincy directly. but i assume it is just motor and an airfilter?

stats look good to 175psi @15cfm, none of the air tools i have or will get in the future look like they need more than 90psi, this has to push out at least 20cfm at 90psi.

langanobob, can you double check to make sure i got everything good and im not just seeing double?
singel PHASE, two STAGE, 230volt 175psi 15cfm, FREE SHIPPING.

am i seeing double or is this a great buy?

Langanobob · July 16, 2009, 06:28:20 PM

Quotelanganobob, can you double check to make sure i got everything good and im not just seeing double?

DP has probably forgotten more about compressors than I'll ever know so I hope he will chime in. But, if I were in the market for a new compressor I'd be very inclined to pick the Quincy. Never heard anything bad about them and can't say that for I-R.

But it is up to you to make your own decision (had to say that so you can't come after me if the Quincy turns out to be a POS

)

He Man · July 16, 2009, 07:10:39 PM

yes i can. its America, i can sue you for whatever i want.

35239001
FREE SHIPPING â€" Quincy Air Master Reciprocating Air Compressor â€" 5 HP, 230 Volt Single Phase, Model# 2V41C60VC
   Factory Shipped    7 - 12 Business Days
Truck Ship    465.0    $1299.99    1    $1299.99
Quincy One-Year Maintenance Kit â€" For Item# 35239001    325015
Quincy One-Year Maintenance Kit â€" For Item# 35239001
   Factory Shipped    7 - 12 Business Days    7.0    $69.99    1    $69.99
Total Wt (Pounds)    472.00    Order Subtotal    $1369.98
Your order will be shipped Standard (UPS Ground).    Shipping    $9.57
Tax    $0.00
      Order Total    $1379.55

Cant wait!

ducpainter · July 17, 2009, 03:14:36 AM

Quote from: Langanobob on July 16, 2009, 06:28:20 PM
DP has probably forgotten more about compressors than I'll ever know so I hope he will chime in. But, if I were in the market for a new compressor I'd be very inclined to pick the Quincy. Never heard anything bad about them and can't say that for I-R.

But it is up to you to make your own decision (had to say that so you can't come after me if the Quincy turns out to be a POS )

I own a Quincy.

It's probably older than He Man and still going strong.

Good choice.

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