fball1208

I am in the market for a new compressor. My little craftsman doesn't work for what I need anymore. It's about good to full tires that's it. Looking. For a reasonably priced unit that will run impact,ratchet and light use of grinder. What's your alms suggestion? Don't have a ton of $ and limited to 120volt right now until I get my electric updated in the house can't add 220

RLXXI

You don't have an electric clothes drier? I do so I wired up another pigtail for my compressor, just plug it in when needed.

Your not going to get much of any kind of compressor for air tools that runs on 110, that much is certain. I use a Quincy compressor due to reputation and being built in the U.S. as well as [cfm specs (the most important factor)]. Sure it cost a little more but I'll never need anything again in my lifetime. Harbor Freight sells a Quincy clone for a couple hundred less but can't vouch for how well it will hold up.





Here's where I got it, newer model on the link but same ratings.
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/...D9qRoCPhPw_wcB
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fball1208

Yea i do but unfortunately its in my basement and my garage is semi detached and i cant run an extension out ot it.

RLXXI

Put the comp in the basement and pipe the air where you need it with pvc, last shop I worked at had it set up that way. The pipe will give you a little extra volume to boot.
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techrep

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my 33 gallon Craftsman has pleanty of power to run all my air tools and is 110 volts.

fball1208

Hmm never thought of running the pipe, may look into that. Have to look into the craftsman too, was thinking of the porter gable at tractor supply

chickenwire

rnl's quincy is a good compressor. And as he stated, pay attention to the cfm rating - it is the important thing.

I bought an Ingersoll Rand Garagemate that runs on 110 but it is not "reasonably" priced. It's not missed a beat in about 7 years now. Was a bit of overkill but I had a Craftsman from my dad that die, another Craftsman I bought that died (after about 10 years) and I thought I'd get something that will outlast me. (I hope!)