Dark Wolf
Contributor
Good morning.
Over the past 6 months or so, I have started looking into setting up a small home compressor. Intended use is for my tanks, and maybe a friend's tank that he uses to charge a PCP air rifle. My "local" shop is about 100 miles each way, and closed on Sundays. I am not looking to save money, but time savings and convenience would be very nice. I have been looking at Coltri MCH 6 and Max Air 35 type compressors, just haven't been quite ready to pull the trigger.
Which, finally, brings me to the point of this thread. I was contacted yesterday from a neighbor, who has a compressor for sale. Compressor was bought at auction, and previous owner stated it had only been run 1 time. It is a portable, gas powered (6.5 HP) compressor. Current owner started it 1 time to make sure engine ran. The compressor has been sitting for 3-4 years, and is pretty dusty.
I know this will not be a plug in and start filling compressor. IF I jump, it will be a project, and likely wont be filling tanks for a few months. Cleanup, new filters, new oil, air test.
However, as I said, i am still very ignorant in regards to high pressure compressors. Thought I would post up here and get some recommendations.
I can likely get this compressor for $700-800. Maybe a hair less if I can state concrete reasons. Again, not looking for something for nothing. Just want to end up with a safe source of gas.
Thank you all for your time!
DW
Over the past 6 months or so, I have started looking into setting up a small home compressor. Intended use is for my tanks, and maybe a friend's tank that he uses to charge a PCP air rifle. My "local" shop is about 100 miles each way, and closed on Sundays. I am not looking to save money, but time savings and convenience would be very nice. I have been looking at Coltri MCH 6 and Max Air 35 type compressors, just haven't been quite ready to pull the trigger.
Which, finally, brings me to the point of this thread. I was contacted yesterday from a neighbor, who has a compressor for sale. Compressor was bought at auction, and previous owner stated it had only been run 1 time. It is a portable, gas powered (6.5 HP) compressor. Current owner started it 1 time to make sure engine ran. The compressor has been sitting for 3-4 years, and is pretty dusty.
I know this will not be a plug in and start filling compressor. IF I jump, it will be a project, and likely wont be filling tanks for a few months. Cleanup, new filters, new oil, air test.
However, as I said, i am still very ignorant in regards to high pressure compressors. Thought I would post up here and get some recommendations.
I can likely get this compressor for $700-800. Maybe a hair less if I can state concrete reasons. Again, not looking for something for nothing. Just want to end up with a safe source of gas.
Thank you all for your time!
DW