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| [GMCnet] Non GMC...shop compressors [message #145465] |
Tue, 04 October 2011 09:42  |
Kingsley Coach
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Netters
When my old air compressor in my shop failed, I shopped long and hard for a
replacement. (For those who know me, it would be for the cheapest!)
Eventually I selected and ordered and it has arrived...sort of. It's in
Dartmouth not Antigonish.
My question is:
To transport, I assume it can be laid on it's side IF the break in oil is
drained...is this Correct?
Thanks guys
Mike in NS
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| Re: [GMCnet] Non GMC...shop compressors [message #145468 is a reply to message #145465] |
Tue, 04 October 2011 10:55  |
Patrick Flowers
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Mike,
I believe compressors are shipped "dry" these days. Not sure if it's for
environmental reasons or shipping cost.
Patrick
On Tue, October 4, 2011 10:42 am, Kingsley Coach wrote:
> Netters
> When my old air compressor in my shop failed, I shopped long and hard for
> a
> replacement. (For those who know me, it would be for the cheapest!)
> Eventually I selected and ordered and it has arrived...sort of. It's in
> Dartmouth not Antigonish.
> My question is:
> To transport, I assume it can be laid on it's side IF the break in oil is
> drained...is this Correct?
>
> Thanks guys
>
> Mike in NS
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| Re: [GMCnet] Non GMC...shop compressors [message #145472 is a reply to message #145465] |
Tue, 04 October 2011 11:50 |
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What Patrick said is my only experience, and I have gone through a few. In
most cases, the highest sustained CFM rating at a specific operating
pressure is what you should be using to determine which compressor will work
best for you. For a home shop, 130 PSI @ 12 CFM (sustained) is a good
choice. Lowes has a beaut that they put on sale every now and then.
On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 7:42 AM, Kingsley Coach <kingsleygmc@gmail.com>wrote:
> Netters
> When my old air compressor in my shop failed, I shopped long and hard for a
> replacement. (For those who know me, it would be for the cheapest!)
> Eventually I selected and ordered and it has arrived...sort of. It's in
> Dartmouth not Antigonish.
> My question is:
> To transport, I assume it can be laid on it's side IF the break in oil is
> drained...is this Correct?
>
> Thanks guys
>
> Mike in NS
>
> *** If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing? ***
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> Michael Beaton
> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
> Antigonish, NS
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| Re: [GMCnet] Non GMC...shop compressors [message #145527 is a reply to message #145472] |
Tue, 04 October 2011 19:42 |
Kingsley Coach
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Thanks guys..
I ordered and will be picking up a 60 gallon twin/cast iron, 40PSI:13.4CFM
and 90PSI:11.5CFM
Better than the previous one and I painted several cars with the old one, so
this should do the trick for my needs !
Mike in NS
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On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 1:50 PM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>wrote:
> What Patrick said is my only experience, and I have gone through a few. In
> most cases, the highest sustained CFM rating at a specific operating
> pressure is what you should be using to determine which compressor will
> work
> best for you. For a home shop, 130 PSI @ 12 CFM (sustained) is a good
> choice. Lowes has a beaut that they put on sale every now and then.
>
> On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 7:42 AM, Kingsley Coach <kingsleygmc@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Netters
> > When my old air compressor in my shop failed, I shopped long and hard for
> a
> > replacement. (For those who know me, it would be for the cheapest!)
> > Eventually I selected and ordered and it has arrived...sort of. It's in
> > Dartmouth not Antigonish.
> > My question is:
> > To transport, I assume it can be laid on it's side IF the break in oil is
> > drained...is this Correct?
> >
> > Thanks guys
> >
> > Mike in NS
> >
> > *** If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?
> ***
> > **
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> > 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> > 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
> > Antigonish, NS
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| Re: [GMCnet] Non GMC...shop compressors [message #145535 is a reply to message #145528] |
Tue, 04 October 2011 20:01 |
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Yes Laddie, a Scotsman I am!!
The deed is done Rob so advise is no longer being accepted, unless its a
positive statement about the thing <VBG>
It has the name Sanborn on it but unless it's part of a coffee brand, it
could have been made anywhere by anyone.
What I know is that it has a warranty and that bit parts are available at a
very reasonable price and that I don't have to buy a whole compressor motor
if only a flapper valve goes bad ( for example).
I don't have the model...it was a 'Special" buy <g> but they are sold
everywhere in Canada.
I gave the numbers in my message to Steve...
If you approve, you can borrow.....bring truck !!
Mike the Scotsman
On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Mike,
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> Of course it would be the cheapest; you're of Scotch descent aren't you!
> ;-)
>
> Please advise if what brand and model your new toy is.
>
> Once we know that we can provide a better response.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Of Kingsley Coach
>
> Netters
> When my old air compressor in my shop failed, I shopped long and hard for a
> replacement. (For those who know me, it would be for the cheapest!)
> Eventually I selected and ordered and it has arrived...sort of. It's in
> Dartmouth not Antigonish.
> My question is:
> To transport, I assume it can be laid on it's side IF the break in oil is
> drained...is this Correct?
>
> Thanks guys
>
> Mike
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Non GMC...shop compressors [message #145547 is a reply to message #145535] |
Tue, 04 October 2011 20:43 |
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Mike,
Well I got the Scotsman bit right and from my experience so did you with your choice of compressor!
I have 220VAC 60HZ Sanborn Black Max (3 HP ?) that I bought before I was assigned to Hong Kong in 1991. When I got there I contacted
Sanborn and asked if it would be OK to run it on 220VAC 50HZ. They pointed me towards their electric motor supplier and I asked them
the same question and was advised "that motor is one of our best; it will run on 50HZ no problem albeit slower.
It used it heavily when I was building custom Harleys from 1992 thru 1999.
I've got it Downunder now and it's still going strong. However, it isn't my primary compressor any more. I've now got a 430VAC 50HZ
monster sitting in the corner of the shop.
Regards,
Rob M.
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From: Kingsley Coach
Yes Laddie, a Scotsman I am!!
The deed is done Rob so advise is no longer being accepted, unless its a
positive statement about the thing <VBG>
It has the name Sanborn on it but unless it's part of a coffee brand, it
could have been made anywhere by anyone.
What I know is that it has a warranty and that bit parts are available at a
very reasonable price and that I don't have to buy a whole compressor motor
if only a flapper valve goes bad ( for example).
I don't have the model...it was a 'Special" buy <g> but they are sold
everywhere in Canada.
I gave the numbers in my message to Steve...
If you approve, you can borrow.....bring truck !!
Mike the Scotsman
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| Re: [GMCnet] Non GMC...shop compressors [message #145588 is a reply to message #145547] |
Wed, 05 October 2011 08:24 |
Kingsley Coach
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Rob
It's yours to borrow you said the right things! <VBG>
I suspect I won't be seeing you though as you upgrade sounds ...like you
said, a Monster !
Mike
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On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 10:43 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
> Mike,
>
> Well I got the Scotsman bit right and from my experience so did you with
> your choice of compressor!
>
> I have 220VAC 60HZ Sanborn Black Max (3 HP ?) that I bought before I was
> assigned to Hong Kong in 1991. When I got there I contacted
> Sanborn and asked if it would be OK to run it on 220VAC 50HZ. They pointed
> me towards their electric motor supplier and I asked them
> the same question and was advised "that motor is one of our best; it will
> run on 50HZ no problem albeit slower.
>
> It used it heavily when I was building custom Harleys from 1992 thru 1999.
>
> I've got it Downunder now and it's still going strong. However, it isn't my
> primary compressor any more. I've now got a 430VAC 50HZ
> monster sitting in the corner of the shop.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kingsley Coach
>
> Yes Laddie, a Scotsman I am!!
>
> The deed is done Rob so advise is no longer being accepted, unless its a
> positive statement about the thing <VBG>
> It has the name Sanborn on it but unless it's part of a coffee brand, it
> could have been made anywhere by anyone.
> What I know is that it has a warranty and that bit parts are available at a
> very reasonable price and that I don't have to buy a whole compressor motor
> if only a flapper valve goes bad ( for example).
>
> I don't have the model...it was a 'Special" buy <g> but they are sold
> everywhere in Canada.
> I gave the numbers in my message to Steve...
>
> If you approve, you can borrow.....bring truck !!
>
> Mike the Scotsman
>
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Non GMC...shop compressors [message #145629 is a reply to message #145588] |
Wed, 05 October 2011 13:08 |
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Mike,
I have a Sanborn compressor that I bought at Costco (back when they were Price Club), at least 25 years ago. It has not given me a bit of trouble ever. I admit to neglecting it badly. I don't think I have changed the oil in 10 - 15 years, and I seldom drain the tank. Still, it keeps on chugging away. Hopefully you will have as good luck with yours.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Non GMC...shop compressors [message #145640 is a reply to message #145629] |
Wed, 05 October 2011 16:01 |
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Carl,
That's probably where I got mine or was it Sears?
Regards,
Rob M.
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From: Carl Stouffer
Mike,
I have a Sanborn compressor that I bought at Costco (back when they were Price Club), at least 25 years ago. It has not given me a
bit of trouble ever. I admit to neglecting it badly. I don't think I have changed the oil in 10 - 15 years, and I seldom drain the
tank. Still, it keeps on chugging away. Hopefully you will have as good luck with yours.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Non GMC...shop compressors [message #145662 is a reply to message #145629] |
Wed, 05 October 2011 21:56 |
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| Carl S. wrote on Wed, 05 October 2011 13:08 |
Mike,
I have a Sanborn compressor that I bought at Costco (back when they were Price Club), at least 25 years ago. It has not given me a bit of trouble ever. I admit to neglecting it badly. I don't think I have changed the oil in 10 - 15 years, and I seldom drain the tank. Still, it keeps on chugging away. Hopefully you will have as good luck with yours.
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Yep - got mine at The Wholesale Club (before they were ruined by being acquired by Sam's) in '83. Still runs just fine. And as I type this I'm thinking it may be running right now as I forgot to turn it off and I have a very slight leak in the air system. Oh well, it can wait until morning.
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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