Cheap Air Compressor

[wizer]

Wish I'd seen this last week:

http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/scripts/det ... oduct=2031

# (New model replaces Ranger 60A.)
# Semi-Professional oil-free air compressor
# 6.3cfm displacement. 50 litre receiver.
# 116psi/8bar maximum air pressure, controllable with fitted regulator.
# Robust 230v, 1.5HP motor.
# Fully automatic stop/start control
# With wheels and handle for easy movement.

£109.95 (£129.19 inc VAT)

 

[WellsWood]

Why?
Yours has a higher FAD, is oil lubricated so it will last longer, is from a company whose customer service is second to none, and is cheaper. Would you really swap all that for another 25l of stored air and the problem of having a bigger machine to find a home for?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to just shoot you down in flames for the sake of it. I make a point of following compressor related threads because I've been thinking of flogging my virtually unused Fuji Q3 spray setup for some time now, with a view to replacing it with the exact machine you have. I'm interested in any alternatives and the reasoning behind them as I've always considered the AWC25HP to be - on paper at least - a pretty near perfect small compressor.

 

[wizer]

I'm not trying to just shoot you down in flames

How dare you flame me! :wink:

I think I homed in on the double capacity, but also the fact it was oil-free. From what I undersand the oil-free units are quieter. The AW25HP is really ver loud, even if it only runs for about 8mins.

But anyhoo I have my compressor now and i'm happy.

Mark: do you use the spraying kit much? I'm not sure the AW25HP is that good for spraying?

 

[WellsWood]

Mark: do you use the spraying kit much? I'm not sure the AW25HP is that good for spraying?

Hardly at all, which is why I'm going to get rid, I just don't have a practical space. Since we're on the subject, if anyone want's to make me an offer.............

As far as yours is concerned, from what I understand it's not really suitable for more than touch up spraying. You need more output and a bigger tank like this (the customer reviews are interesting particularly regarding noise).

 

[Tom K]

WiZer did you sort out the leak or was it a duff unit?

Regards Tom

 

[wizer]

duff unit, replaced. All sorted.

 

[wizer]

It is surprising that the 3hp version is quiet? That was the model i'd asked for but my Dad got worried about the 16amp problem.


Oh well, as I say i'm happy with it now.

 

[Tom K]

WiZer, its because the V configuration is more balanced,

Regards Tom

 

[gidon]

It is surprising that the 3hp version is quiet? That was the model i'd asked for but my Dad got worried about the 16amp problem.


Oh well, as I say i'm happy with it now.

If you see my posts on the AW30HP - it seems the 16A problem is actually a batch of faulty compressors with dodgy unloading valves (IIRC - Digit's the expert).

As mentioned previously I replaced the AW30HP with the SIP equivalent and no problems at all with a 13A fuse whether the tank is full or not or even after a very cold night. Axminster had told me the 13A fuses going was due to the electricity dist in my part of the country.

By the way Mark - I bought mine for spraying and it works a treat (I'm new to spraying but it keeps up ok with 2 HVLP guns I have. (As would the Axminster if you can get one which works on 13A fuses).

Cheers

Gidon

 

[mailee]

I agree as I have the same type of compressor as the 3HP Axminster one although it is badged by Sealey. I did have some problems with it at first not building up pressure but got it sorted under warranty. It is quiet for such a large compressor and I run mine on a 13AMP plug and fuse without any problem. Great machine for spraying too. :wink:

 

[Digit]

13A fuses going was due to the electricity dist in my part of the country.

Oh voy!

Roy.

 

[johnnyb]

just to rave about the fuji q3 mine has been in almost daily use for several years and is simply superb never needs stripping down only running thinners through.