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[george66]

Hello all,

it's time to upgrade my Sealey 50 litre compressor, so have been looking around and came up with a couple of options, would appreciate your thoughts on these.

 

The prices below are inclusive of VAT

 

At only £540 + free delivery,I thought this might be a good buy, runs from 13amp

http://www.sipuk.co....o_SIP05302.html

SIP 05302 - Airmate PX3/200-SRB, Belt Driven, Oil Lubricated Air Compressor. 200 Litre Receiver.

SIP 1 Year Warranty.

SIP 05302 Trade Level - Belt Drive Compressor features an extra hard wearing pump unit for long lasting reliability and resistance to wear. Cast iron barrels have finned manifolds to improve cooling and an oversized crankcase for better lubrication. Ideal for heavy prolonged use - the right choice for serious DIY and smaller professional applications. Made in Italy.

Specification;

• 230v (13amp) supply
• 3.0hp (2.2kW) motor
• 200 litre air receiver
• 16CFM (453 litres/min) piston displacement
• Max. Free Air Delivery : 10.7CFM (303 litres/min)
• 145psi (10 bar) piston displacement
• Cast iron barrel
• Multi-finned flywheel for improved cooling
• Oil lubricated
• Weight : 94kg

 

 

This one slightly cheaper at £527, smaller receiver, needs a 30amp supply

http://www.machinema...-air-compressor

 

This compressor must be run from a 30 Amp supply minimum. 

• 14cfm displacment - cast iron, twin cylinder air compressor pump
• 150 litre air receiver (CE certified)
• 3hp motor, 230V continuously rated with overload protection
• 10bar (150psi) maximum working pressure controlled by a fully automatic pressure switch.
• Specification also includes safety valve, pressure gauge, air outlet valve & drain tap.
• Application - these air compressors are perfect for professional automotive/industrial use
• Dimensions (LWH) 1390 x 420 x 920mm, Weight 97.5kg

 

I can also get this one, but not from this site for £575, but is a bit more than I Wanted to pay

 

http://www.airsuppli...hree-phase.html

 

• Capacity = 15 CFM (430 Lt/min)
• Max working pressure = 10 Bar (145 PSI)
• Powerful 3 HP (2.2 Kw) lubricated belt driven pump unit
• 150 Litre cast iron air receiver
• Available in Single or Three Phase
• Also known as the ABAC PRO A39B 150 FM3

 

Thanks

 

 

[herdy]

Personally I'd go for the SIP. We've got one at work and it's over 10 years and never missed a beat. Plus the spec shows that it's a good all round compressor.

[rally1380]

I've got a slightly smaller (150L) SIP one (biggest i could get in my car at the time!!!) and it's never caused me any issues.

 

Think the rule with compressors is go for the one that gives the best Free air delivery.

 

Also depends on what you will actually be using it for?

 

Just spraying than no issues.  big air use air tools then its a different matter?

[george66]

Have ordered the sip along with a new regulator, die grinder and new hose. Won't be using anything too heavy on air consumption

[All-agroA+]

Woah they only have 3hp motors? Id thought theyd be more. I have tiny compressor that has only 25 litre tank and that has a 2.5 hp motor. In fact im looking at connecting up a secondary tank around 100 litres for better Cfm for the impact gun.just means itl be take longer to fill when depleted