which do you guys think would be better to have:
1- a brand new 80 gallon compressor (either a quincy or champion)
or
2- two older 80 gallon compressors hooked together (both work well)
Dad and I each have older 80 gallon compressors in our shops. He is thinking about updating to something newer (he says his old champion is too loud in his steel building). I know he would just give me his compressor if I want it. I currently have a 70s Westinghouse compressor that works without issue.
The biggest air usage I have is my sandblaster. I can fill my compressor and once sandblasting if I don't take a break the compressor wont shut off. I'm thinking it would be nice to have 2 80 gallon tanks full for this. Plus I could add the 80 gallon for basically just the cost of new wiring (already have air line) or I could sell them and put the money toward a new compressor.
I don't really know much about modern compressors other than what the salesman would tell us. obviously they want to sell us a compressor so they tell us to ditch the old. I've never had more than 80 gallons of air on tap at one time, so just wondering if 160 vs 80 gallons makes a big difference?
1- a brand new 80 gallon compressor (either a quincy or champion)
or
2- two older 80 gallon compressors hooked together (both work well)
Dad and I each have older 80 gallon compressors in our shops. He is thinking about updating to something newer (he says his old champion is too loud in his steel building). I know he would just give me his compressor if I want it. I currently have a 70s Westinghouse compressor that works without issue.
The biggest air usage I have is my sandblaster. I can fill my compressor and once sandblasting if I don't take a break the compressor wont shut off. I'm thinking it would be nice to have 2 80 gallon tanks full for this. Plus I could add the 80 gallon for basically just the cost of new wiring (already have air line) or I could sell them and put the money toward a new compressor.
I don't really know much about modern compressors other than what the salesman would tell us. obviously they want to sell us a compressor so they tell us to ditch the old. I've never had more than 80 gallons of air on tap at one time, so just wondering if 160 vs 80 gallons makes a big difference?