[JimKramer]

Hey guys,

I have been looking for a compressor for some time and wasn't able to lay out the $1,000.00-1,500.00 for a belt driven, 2 stage unit. I am a home hobbyist and paint about two cars a year. The other day I was in Lowes and they had a Campbell Hausfeld 80 gallon, 2 stage commercial unit on the floor. It was the floor model and was missing the gages and the air filter element and housing and a few other things even the instructions. They were selling it for $500.00. I thought because it was a floor unit, I don't know. I went to the cashier and said I wanted it figuring it was still a good deal for a 2 stage unit. I paid for it and went to get my truck and when I pulled up they put a brand new one still in the box in the back of my truck. I could't believe it. It was a $1,100.00 unit. I asked if I was supposed to get a new one and they said yes. I got it home and 4 of my buddies helped lift it off of the truck and into the garage. After unboxing it and taking the skid off I then had a chance to look over everything. It was indeed brand new with nothing missing even had the instructions. I filled it with oil and ran it for an hour the recommended break in period. It ran great. So for $500.00 bucks I think I got a deal and will be able to paint my cars and run a DA with ease.

I didn't have time to research it because they only had 2 left. but I figured for the price for an 80 gallon, 2 stage, commercial compressor I should't have any problems running a DA or painting a complete car. What do you guys think? I know it's not an eaton or IR but for the price I thing I got a steal.

Finally, I have it sitting on my concrete floor on 1" plywood. Is it really necessary to have the vibration/isolation pads? Do they make that much of a difference? If so I can't find anyone locally who sells them where can I get them.

I have listed the link below check it out.

Thanks
Jim


http://www.chironforce.com/itemdetail.asp?itemID=9046&catID=1561&parentID=100 &item_typeID=10

[302 Z28]

Man that never happens to me . You are very fortunate, enjoy your $500 compressor.

Vince

[daveh]

Thanks I feel lucky, any suggestions about the vibrating pads?

[cboy]

From what I've read on HR.Com in the past, there might be better 2 stage units than the CH unit when you are spending $1,000-$1,500. But NOT when you can score that compressor for $500. Nice stroke of luck. And enjoy your good fortune.

[daveh]

Way to go I wish I had your kind of luck.

[S10xGN]

Originally Posted by daveh

Thanks I feel lucky, any suggestions about the vibrating pads?

I got four of those ugly brown square rubber furniture pads (each are about 3" x 3" x 1/2") and drilled a 7/16" hole through the center of each one. Next got four 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts and turned the heads of in my lathe so the heads are now flat (about 1/16" thick) instead of semi-round. Had the son tip the compressor back just enough to slide the pad/bolt assemblies under each leg and fastened the carriage bolt with a washer, lock-washer, and nut. Now it's setting on four pads and it YES, does make a difference.

Russ

[antiquecar]

I have the same compressor and yes you need isolation pads on it. I cut an old tire up and made pads our of it. The first think I did was remove the bottem drain valve and put it a 90 and ran the line out past the end of the compressor. I have a foot valve on the end so it is easy to drain. Drain it every time you use it and you will hold down the moisture and increase the life of the tank.
Jan