I picked up an older 20 Gallon compressor Saturday and I haven't been able to find out anything about it online yet. I thought it was 1 1/2 HP when I looked at the motor plate, but it is only a 1/2 HP Wagner motor. I don't think it is going to put out the CFM that I wanted, but it sure does run quiet though. I have a Porter Cable 4 gal Jetstream Side Stack and it is really loud, extremely loud.
My new compressor is oiled. I don't know anything about these types of compressors. The dipstick shows full. My neighbor took very good care of it. Is there anything I should look for and/or do maintenance wise? The motor also has a couple oiling caps. I wish it had a petcock for draining.
I think I got a decent deal. The lady preparing the house for an estate sale offered me $85, which I thought was great for a 1 1/2 HP (or so I thought) old steel. I accepted the offer (I hate dickering). I ended up offering $100 for the compressor and about 50 board feet of wood (mostly white oak).
My new compressor is oiled. I don't know anything about these types of compressors. The dipstick shows full. My neighbor took very good care of it. Is there anything I should look for and/or do maintenance wise? The motor also has a couple oiling caps. I wish it had a petcock for draining.
I think I got a decent deal. The lady preparing the house for an estate sale offered me $85, which I thought was great for a 1 1/2 HP (or so I thought) old steel. I accepted the offer (I hate dickering). I ended up offering $100 for the compressor and about 50 board feet of wood (mostly white oak).
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