I've been looking for a compressor to install in the new garage I'm building. I know that lots of people say to go with a 2 stage versus a single stage, but money is a limiting factor. The TSC ad has a 60 Gallon 4 cyl on for $799, reg $999. I think it's still a single stage, but the CFMs seem to be higher than the single cylinder. Thoughts & comments anyone??

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr191/Teamchevy_photos/TSCTQ3125Compressor.jpg

Thanks,

Dave
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16 CFM at 90 PSI is HUGE! I'd have to say buy it.

Heck ya, I would have to agree! 16 CFM @ 90 PSI should run just about anything. Just make sure the motor is single phase, most industrials are 3 phase. House current is single phase.
I would buy it!!!

Dave, ya got a link to read more about it?

Heck ya, I would have to agree! 16 CFM @ 90 PSI should run just about anything. Just make sure the motor is single phase, most industrials are 3 phase. House current is single phase.
I would buy it!!!

Dave, ya got a link to read more about it?

Thanks Guy!

It is a single phase motor and I can't find much more about it, either at their site or on the web, that's why I was asking here and at a couple of other forums. The only thing I know is that it's made by Campbell Hausfeld, here's a link to some part information:

http://www.chpower.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/XItemDocuments?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&findModel=TQ3000

Dave
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Looks good man, go for it!

Here's a couple of pictures from the other day:

Dave
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http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr191/Teamchevy_photos/IMG_0051.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr191/Teamchevy_photos/IMG_0048.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr191/Teamchevy_photos/IMG_0047.jpg

Looks like you've got a nice compressor there!!! Have fun with it!!

Well I didn't get the Farmhand Compressor, but the Iron Horse 80 Gallon unit goes on sale Friday for $799.99 CAD, regular price is $1199.99 CAD. I think I'll buy it as a "garage warming gift" as it's almost complete!!

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr191/Teamchevy_photos/IronHorse1.jpg

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr191/Teamchevy_photos/IronHorse2.jpg

http://www.eaglecompressor.com/air_compressor_model.php?recordID=278

Dave
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Here's the spec sheet on it:

http://www.eaglecompressor.com/download/IHD7160V1_fs.pdf

Dave
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Only thing I don't like is that Peak HP rating. The actual NEMA rating is probably about 2 HP. Is that a Chinese unit? I'd just about bet the capacity is over rated too. I'd keep looking, but that's just an opinion from under the shade tree here.

Only thing I don't like is that Peak HP rating. The actual NEMA rating is probably about 2 HP. Is that a Chinese unit? I'd just about bet the capacity is over rated too. I'd keep looking, but that's just an opinion from under the shade tree here.

I wasn't sure if it was made in China or not, so I checked out their webpage. Says they are being produced in Belmont, Mississipi. Does't say where the components come from:

http://www.eaglecompressor.com/corporate_history.php

Dave
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Look on sties such as craigslist to see if you can locate an old Ingersoll Rand 30T compressor, model 253. Absolutely built like a tank, which the models you are looking at aren't when you compare, and even IF it needs a rebuild, cost is about 80 bucks for all the parts shipped. The 30T is a true 2 stage, which those are not and I suspect you'd get 1000% better compressor for less overall dollars. 253's come with either a 5 or 7 single phase motor.