Vertical Garage Air Compressor Recommendations

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  1. vespaholic

    vespaholic In Third Gear

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    Vertical Garage Air Compressor Recommendations
    My 25-Year-Old, 10-Gallon Compressor is end of life.
    I want to go to a vertical compressor to save some space in the garage.
    Needs to be 110-120V unit.
    Don't need anything to extravagant plus I do not w=want to spend a bunch.
    What are you guys using??

    For Example:
    https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-2...IpqSa8IitNxdCJgDk6xoC9_4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
    OR
    https://www.lowesforpros.com/pd/Kob...e-Electric-Vertical-Air-Compressor/1001014062
    OR
    https://www.harborfreight.com/air-t...e-vertical-shopauto-air-compressor-56403.html
     
  2. Basstrix

    Basstrix In Maximum Overdrive BRONZE MEMBER

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    Mine's 60 gallon and 220V, so I'm no help. I would like to increase storage capacity if I could.

    Edit: 60, not 80 gal.
     
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  3. handy_andy_cv64

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    [FLAME]I wonder if it's safe to remove the old compressor and turn the tank into a separate storage tank? [/FLAME]
     
  4. Basstrix

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    I was considering buying one I came across on craigslist a while back....my concern is on the condition of the tank if it's not new.
     
  5. 5.0 Chero

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    go for the max SCFM that you can afford
    My home made unit
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  6. vespaholic

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    I'll prob. go with the Husky at home depot.
    2-year warranty.
     
  7. beerbelly

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    Often times those oil-free compressors are real loud 'buzz bombs', unless they have the twin pump setup like the Lowes model. Check the DBA ratings.
     
  8. vespaholic

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    Probably going with the Kobalt from Lowes.
    Quiet, dual pump 3-year warranty.
    Thanks
     
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  10. rancheromac

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    I have a 60 gal Porter Cable , 220, it keeps up with high use sanders great ! I have seen most air compressors go bad from heat in small spaces. I put a clip fan on the head to keep it cooler. also keep it drained on bottom and thru gauge/hoses for less rust
     

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