Hey Froggy....

[al cole'holic]

..you ever find an air compressor? I just saw this on the Police auction site, and it's here in L.A...
http://www.stealitback.com/Scripts/ListingInfo.asp?LotNo=76771956&SiteCatNo=200372

[burbanite]

Lowes sell that model for $399.
I bought the same one from Harbor Freight for my garage, same price, no tax, free shipping.
It has enough capacity for a home workshop, as always, using multiple air tools will keep it running. Not the quietest one around but the next step up is a large jump in money.
A good buy if it is local and in good condition.

[jlnorthrup122]

Check out the sports & recreations then go to water sports they got 2 merc 225's for sale

[MagicMtnDan]

Speaking of air compressors - I'd like to buy one but don't know what the key features are so I can comparison shop. Anyone with compressor buying/using experience care to tell me what to look for and make some recommendations for home use (air tools and inflating tires, etc.).
Thanks

[Lightning]

al cole'holic:
..you ever find an air compressor? I just saw this on the Police auction site, and it's here in L.A...
http://www.stealitback.com/Scripts/ListingInfo.asp?LotNo=76771956&SiteCatNo=200372 Hey Wes,
If you click on the link you can see that it is a "cast iron" compressor. Isn't that one of the criteria that you mentioned???

[Froggystyle]

Lightning:
al cole'holic:
..you ever find an air compressor? I just saw this on the Police auction site, and it's here in L.A...
http://www.stealitback.com/Scripts/ListingInfo.asp?LotNo=76771956&SiteCatNo=200372 Hey Wes,
If you click on the link you can see that it is a "cast iron" compressor. Isn't that one of the criteria that you mentioned??? No, I was looking for a cast iron helper... but thanks!
Actually, the heat is turning up on my neccessity for a compressor. I am going to watch this item seriously. Thanks for the hookup!

[HighRoller]

Dan,as someone who has used compressors for about everything I can tell you this.There's a big difference between a compressor that runs an air tool and one to air up a car tire.The difference is in the time it takes to regain working pressure and also size of the tank.An industrial compressor like a tire shop uses will recharge the tank within 30 seconds.A typical garage(home) compressor will take 2-5 minutes to fill a tank a third the size.If you don't use air tools constantly stick with a medium size home unit because the industrial units are VERY costly.