New compressor question

[slash007]

My 80 gallon compressor developed a small hole in tank. I ready that if you get one hole, you are likely to get more soon, so better to replace instead of trying to patch it. As I shopped for new compressors, I noticed that some have a box on the front that have a contactor/motor starter inside and a reset button on the outside. Some do not. Mine did, and I'm wondering if I need one that has the same setup. or can I get a cheaper version that doesn't? Here is what I'm talking about:

 

[Keno]

Stop using that compressor immediately that has a hole in it, that's a ticking time bomb.

Obviously the more expensive ones with the contractors will be better. There was a thread just a little while ago about compressors and good companies

 

[Keno]

Is this for ss only, ss and iba, or iba only?

 

[OurTown]

After seeing a YouTube video where the guy talked about the aftermath of his compressor that had rusted the bottom and exploded I would probably make replacement a really high priority.

 

[Zal]

I have replaced too many pressure switches on my Ingersoll compressor. {1-2 a year} I now and future will always buy a compressor with the true "motor starter" type like you show. I plan to replace the one I have with a 3 phase unit

 

[Waxman]

i like my 2 compressors very much. i have a champion centurion 2 and an fs curtis.

 

[slash007]

5 bay SS and 2 IBA with air doors, so lots of air. I'm hoping to have it replaced in the next 2 days, I have been having nightmares about it exploding. Am I looking for single stage or 2 stage?

 

[Randy]

That box on the side of Air Compressor is called a Magnetic starter. High end air compressors use them. It would be a good idea to replace it ASAP! We use a pretty good size Champion Air compressor at the wash that has 4 automatics and it has been working fine. After you replace the air compressor destroy the leaking tank so no one else tries to use it. It a ticking time bomb.

 

[slash007]

I found this one in stock. Thoughts? https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...-lNn5kbSslqGoyD-jCN6KxIl508Xg1cRoCfrwQAvD_BwE

 

[Greg Pack]

If it has a box with motor starter it is more than likely a three phase compressor. The one you listed at tractor supply is a single phase compressor. If your current compressor motor has two "humps" on it is single phase and that's where the capacitors are located. Three phase motors are actually simpler than a single phase motor and you are less likely to have issues with the motor in the future. I've got two Quincy compressors and I've had to work on the single phase compressor motor several times (just replaced the pressure switch a couple months ago)but only once on the older three phase at the much busier wash. The QT-5 three phase has been a good compressor for ten years at a very busy 4/2 and is lower RPM which makes it relatively quiet compared to the QT-54 single phase.

No idea who really makes the DeWalt and if it's any good. I stick with compressor builders and not brands that are just outsourcing. They may be great but I wonder about parts availability in the future, etc. Check Northern tool in your area if you're in a rush to replace.

 

[slash007]

If it has a box with motor starter it is more than likely a three phase compressor. The one you listed at tractor supply is a single phase compressor. If your current compressor motor has two "humps" on it is single phase and that's where the capacitors are located. Three phase motors are actually simpler than a single phase motor and you are less likely to have issues with the motor in the future. I've got two Quincy compressors and I've had to work on the single phase compressor motor several times (just replaced the pressure switch a couple months ago)but only once on the older three phase at the much busier wash. The QT-5 three phase has been a good compressor for ten years and is lower RPM which makes it relatively quiet compared to the QT-54 single phase.

Check Northern tool in your area if you're in a rush to replace

Good catch, I am looking for 3 phase.

 

[I.B. Washincars]

ACS Air Compressor Service is who I always used. They are in Elizabethtown. Only They only do compressors and were usually pretty available if I was in a bind. Emergency service, too. Give Eric a shout.

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[DakotaHoskins]

I highly recommend Eric. He is a Quincy distributor. If you let him do the maintenance I’m pretty sure there is a 5 year warranty. I have purchased 4 of these now.

 

[pcb]

You don't want the Dewalt. I needed a compressor in a hurry and tractor supply was the only place in town that had compressors. Bought a dewalt and it was doing fine for a month or so. Had a customer that needed a compressor quickly and got him one. Both have had to have new motors and of course tractor supply couldn't do anything to help. The one I got uses a flat belt and trying to get it running straight was the biggest pain in the rear.