Buying a new air compressor

[craveman85]

Here in ny we pay for greed and taxes. There's about 40 windmills nearby but the price didn't go down. I also live a quarter mile from a hydro electric plant

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[black_demon69]

I'm 27 so I'm figuring at least 30 years. I'm starting a restoration of my 81 cj8 scrambler. I got quoted 4-5500 for a complete paint job so in theory it's paying for itself in one use. Actually working on my own vehicles saves me 50-100 an hour in labor as well. I would have fine my clutch myself and saved 400$ if I didn't have to use hand tools for the whole project. I guess I'll probably get the 7.5hp. Now I just have to decide on a regulator, fittings and such.

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this is the style of fitting i use
http://www.grainger.com/product/SPE.../rp/s/is/image/Grainger/30E732_AS01?$smthumb$

 

[craveman85]

Ended up getting the 5hp. The 7.5 was on layaway and the 5 was on sale for $150 off. Now I have 2 issues, figuring out what wiring I can use for 75' (brain is fried from trying to research this. I've heard 6 gauge to 10 gauge) and how to get it off the truck. An engine lift isn't tall enough to lift it off, it weighs 660 lbs mostly up top. It's 6'2" tall and sitting on a pallet 32" up I'm a truck bed. My garage door is 7' tall so I can't back in. I think I'm going to put A 4x4 on the roof with ratchet straps securing it down to the roof. Then use my chain falls to pull it out of the truck, set it down and walk it into the garage.

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[adsm08]

I'm not sure about what size wire you need, but bigger is better, and a load will only draw what it needs, so go with the 6 gauge.

 

[craveman85]

I'm pretty sure8 will be more than enough. The manufacturer says minimum of 10 but I'm unsure of what distance that number is good to. I have noticed 8 is hard to find in my area.

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[enjr44]

I'm pretty sure8 will be more than enough. The manufacturer says minimum of 10 but I'm unsure of what distance that number is good to. I have noticed 8 is hard to find in my area.

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8 gauge is enough for the compressor (max load - http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/elctrical-motor-full-load-current-d_1499.html). But, use 6 if you can afford it. Why, because over time you will want to add stuff on the business end of that 75 ft. run and having the bigger cable will make it possible.

 

[craveman85]

I'm never going to run anything else out there unless I buy the house. Then it's getting it's own 100 amp service. I ordered my 8/3 on eBay since it was cheapest. 100' for 136$ shipped.


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[Doofy]

Awesome deal on what I'm sure will be a Great compressor. Make sure it has a good tank drain and run a line to where it will be more convenient to use. (And use it) Compressors and air tools are such labor savers that you'll never regret it.

 

[craveman85]

It came with an elbow, extension, and ball valve for the drain from the factory. I haven't had a good running compressor in 2 years. Which is why my cj8 still sits in pieces waiting to be restored

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[craveman85]

However it was almost completely dismantled in 2 days with a 3/8" ratchet

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[Doofy]

Oh yes, when your arsenal of air tools grows to include drills, impact wrenches, die grinders, air chisels,etc,etc...Don't forget hearing protection. You will appreciate those ear condoms a little later on in life.

 

[adsm08]

Oh yes, when your arsenal of air tools grows to include drills, impact wrenches, die grinders, air chisels,etc,etc...Don't forget hearing protection. You will appreciate those ear condoms a little later on in life.

What??

 

[craveman85]

Got all my plumbing done. 3/4" copper pipe to my 1/2" regulator then used the h type 3/8" quick connects with a 1/2" Goodyear rubber hose. I also have a run of galvanized pipe running out of the garage and 30' down the driveway with an air outlet for when I work on stuff in the driveway. I could have just bought a longer hose but I prefer the flow of plumbed systems with short hoses. Now I'm waiting on my wire to arrive. Saved over 50% buying the remnants of a roll (100') in eBay. This will also leave me with enough to run a 230v outlet in the driveway for welding.

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[Doofy]

Sounds like you've about whipped that project. How will you keep the condensation from freezing in the driveway line or will it be for summer use? Not in the way for snowplowing? I love it when a project comes to fruition.

 

[craveman85]

I'm not going to work on stuff outside when it's snowing our that cold here. That lines mostly for maintenance procedures and tire swaps.

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