Thursday, September 14, 2023

Air Compressor Replacement 9.14.2023

 Current air compressor is Campbell Ha urself


Got in in 2000 or so.


8-25-2023  Last used it to blow dust away when drilling holes in Locomotives.  Didn't build up pressure - ran continuously - room got very hot.


Search and researched all kinds of places for replacement including Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Stan Houstons, Rocklers, Lowes, Amazon, California Air Tools, Harbor Freight, Menards.   Found California Air Tools to be quietest at 70 db.  Model 20020.  But not the lowest price.

Tractor Supply had no customer service, but website said you had to order it and deliver to their store plus pay $50 postage.

Stan Houston didn't have one.  Had another one - $60 more than CA air compressor but 80 db.  Couldn't order from Rocker in Sioux Falls.

Rocker had them but strange sale that was $80 less than anywhere else but  had to pay $380 shipping.

Ordered from Amazon for $645 ($615 plus tax).  Ordered Saturday 9-2-2023 - it arrived on Thursday 9-7-2023.  By FedEx -  the guy pulled it out of his tall van and dropped it on the ground - he sat it up and left it in front of stall #2 and shot out of the driveway.

Package was pretty beat up but was packed in spray in foam.  Works fine.

Compressor at Stan Houston's


Previous air compressor











Last time used it:  8-25-2023



New compressor






Needed to add 2 wheels, 2 feet, and 2 air filters.














Platform for new air compressor








Added drain valve extender - from previous compressor




Platform is to get unit off the concrete



9.14.2023 - ready to go - need to spray a group of toys before TWS on Saturday.