Air Compressor??

BigMatt · 04-09-2010, 11:59 PM

So I'm in the market for an air compressor. I don't really know much about them but from what I've found online I'm looking for at least a 60 gallon tank to run air chisels, grinders etc. Who makes the best air compressors? My dad looked online and found Ingersoll rand, anyone have any experience with them?

What is the difference between single stage and dual stage compressors?

What is 1-phase vs 3-phase? Which is better?

Thanks in advance everybody.

Big Brunsy · 04-10-2010, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BigMatt

So I'm in the market for an air compressor. I don't really know much about them but from what I've found online I'm looking for at least a 60 gallon tank to run air chisels, grinders etc. Who makes the best air compressors? My dad looked online and found Ingersoll rand, anyone have any experience with them?

What is the difference between single stage and dual stage compressors?

What is 1-phase vs 3-phase? Which is better?

Thanks in advance everybody.

Well I work in maintenance at a milk processing plant, at which we have 2 - 250hp and 1 - 125hp air compressors. You do NOT want a 3 phase, thats in reference to the motor that runs the compressor, and I'm willing to bet alot of money the electricity supply to your house will not support a 3 phase motor (usually 480 volts). For your use you should be able to use any brand compressor from a local home improvement store (Menard's, Lowe's, Home Depot) and be plenty good. But if you must have the best, then as far as i've seen, everything ingersoll rand makes is high quality.

Edit: Talked to a few guys here at work, and they said Ingersoll Rand isn't as good as they used to be. Seriously, any air compressor should last you at very minimum 3-5years

Big Brunsy · 04-10-2010, 01:47 PM

look around the net and you can find some alright deals. Check these out

springerpete · 04-12-2010, 07:57 PM

I have an Ingersoll-Rand 2 stage compressor that is 220v. I've had it for 7yrs trouble free.

Basic maintenance only done to it. Change oil, drain water, and check air filter periodically.

BigMatt · 04-12-2010, 09:02 PM

I think that's the same one my dad ordered, It's a 2 stage 1 phase 220v with a 60 gallon tank. Good to know that it has been so trouble free for you

04-09-2010, 11:59 PM	#1
BigMatt 2010 Camaro 2 SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clayton Delaware Posts: 1,218 View My Garage	Air Compressor?? So I'm in the market for an air compressor. I don't really know much about them but from what I've found online I'm looking for at least a 60 gallon tank to run air chisels, grinders etc. Who makes the best air compressors? My dad looked online and found Ingersoll rand, anyone have any experience with them? What is the difference between single stage and dual stage compressors? What is 1-phase vs 3-phase? Which is better? Thanks in advance everybody. __________________ Forged LS3, FED M311 heads, CAI Inc, ARH 1 7/8, Corsa Xtreme, Taylor Wires, MGW Shifter, Street slayer twin carbon clutch, Tick braided clutch line & speed bleeder, ZL1 Diff Swap, BMR Split drop, Sway Bars, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Pro bushing kit, Carslyle racing 15in conversion, Whipple, LPE dual fuel pumps, Rx catch can, Id1300x, Alky Control

04-12-2010, 07:57 PM	#4
springerpete Orange GM freak Drives: 2004 3500HD Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 784 View My Garage	I have an Ingersoll-Rand 2 stage compressor that is 220v. I've had it for 7yrs trouble free. Basic maintenance only done to it. Change oil, drain water, and check air filter periodically. __________________ "My hair's turnin' White, my neck is still Red and my collar is still Blue"

04-12-2010, 09:02 PM	#5
BigMatt 2010 Camaro 2 SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clayton Delaware Posts: 1,218 View My Garage	I think that's the same one my dad ordered, It's a 2 stage 1 phase 220v with a 60 gallon tank. Good to know that it has been so trouble free for you __________________ Forged LS3, FED M311 heads, CAI Inc, ARH 1 7/8, Corsa Xtreme, Taylor Wires, MGW Shifter, Street slayer twin carbon clutch, Tick braided clutch line & speed bleeder, ZL1 Diff Swap, BMR Split drop, Sway Bars, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Pro bushing kit, Carslyle racing 15in conversion, Whipple, LPE dual fuel pumps, Rx catch can, Id1300x, Alky Control

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Big Brunsy Drives: 2010 supercharged LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 2,235 View My Garage	look around the net and you can find some alright deals. Check these out