Speedaire Compressors
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Speedaire Compressors
Anyone got opinions on Speedaire air compressors by Grainger Auckland Grainger, the Cdn division has a 7.5 hp, 80 gal two stage on for $1995, normally $3700. I believe they are built by Campbell-Hausfeld. Price includes delivery and setup in the garage, wherever I want to place it.
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GPM (04-03-2010)
#2
We had a Campbell-Hausfeld unit for a while. Beat on the thing for 2 years before it bought the farm. Much smaller unit, only 10 CFM, bought it from a friend. In a shop environment it was not up to the task, but in a home environment would have lasted a lifetime. Not a bad unit at all. We just had to upgrade. Now we are running a Kaeser rotary screw compressor.
#3
Thanks for the input.
I've got a small CH unit now. The speedaires are commercial/industrial/agricultural units built for Grainger to their specs. Everything I've read, including comments on a dozen forums indicates they are well built and dependable. I think I'll gopher it!
I've got a small CH unit now. The speedaires are commercial/industrial/agricultural units built for Grainger to their specs. Everything I've read, including comments on a dozen forums indicates they are well built and dependable. I think I'll gopher it!
We had a Campbell-Hausfeld unit for a while. Beat on the thing for 2 years before it bought the farm. Much smaller unit, only 10 CFM, bought it from a friend. In a shop environment it was not up to the task, but in a home environment would have lasted a lifetime. Not a bad unit at all. We just had to upgrade. Now we are running a Kaeser rotary screw compressor.
#6
I have a speedaire that is probably 30+ years old and still purring like a kitten. What's better is that I can still get a rebuild kit and other parts for it via Graingers at any time.
Mine is a 3 cylinder horizontal model that I procured from one of my customers when I ran a Snap On truck. Traded him a used ratchet wrench for it...
Not the biggest or highest pressure unit out there, but runs quiet -- puka-puka-puka -- doesn't keep the neighbors up when I'm late in the shop. Makes a dependable 125 psi and keeps up with air tools until I go nuts with a big grinder or something.
Search speedaire compressors - Grainger Industrial Supply
Mine is a 3 cylinder horizontal model that I procured from one of my customers when I ran a Snap On truck. Traded him a used ratchet wrench for it...
Not the biggest or highest pressure unit out there, but runs quiet -- puka-puka-puka -- doesn't keep the neighbors up when I'm late in the shop. Makes a dependable 125 psi and keeps up with air tools until I go nuts with a big grinder or something.
Search speedaire compressors - Grainger Industrial Supply
#7
Well, got it yesterday and fired it up today. You're right, it is some quiet! Beats the hell out of my little 26 gal CH as far as noise goes. Man, that is some deal you got! Mine listed for $3700, and I got it for $1995, and thought mine was a good deal!
I have a speedaire that is probably 30+ years old and still purring like a kitten. What's better is that I can still get a rebuild kit and other parts for it via Graingers at any time.
Mine is a 3 cylinder horizontal model that I procured from one of my customers when I ran a Snap On truck. Traded him a used ratchet wrench for it...
Not the biggest or highest pressure unit out there, but runs quiet -- puka-puka-puka -- doesn't keep the neighbors up when I'm late in the shop. Makes a dependable 125 psi and keeps up with air tools until I go nuts with a big grinder or something.
Search speedaire compressors - Grainger Industrial Supply
Mine is a 3 cylinder horizontal model that I procured from one of my customers when I ran a Snap On truck. Traded him a used ratchet wrench for it...
Not the biggest or highest pressure unit out there, but runs quiet -- puka-puka-puka -- doesn't keep the neighbors up when I'm late in the shop. Makes a dependable 125 psi and keeps up with air tools until I go nuts with a big grinder or something.
Search speedaire compressors - Grainger Industrial Supply
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#9
One like this - got mine a few years ago for $300: Porter-Cable C5512 150 PSI, 20 Gal. Oil Lubricated Horizontal Compressor
This is probably a better one: Husky 2.0 Running HP 30 Gallon Vertical Compressor - VT6315 at The Home Depot
Last edited by Dr. Evil; 04-03-2010 at 11:22 PM.
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This probably a better one: Husky 2.0 Running HP 30 Gallon Vertical Compressor - VT6315 at The Home Depot