8viatorPete
I'm New Here
Alright - I've got a fantastic set of tools from Cleaveland, my shop is ship-shape, and my 8 tail kit is on the bench ready to assemble. So - I need a new compressor, and I have narrowed it down to two choices. I want some experienced builders to weigh in here and give me advice. Background as follows: I live downtown, so noise is a big deal. My shop is set up for RV building and woodworking.
1 - Ingersoll-Rand SS5L5 - single stage, 60 gal, 18.1 cfm @90 psi / 135 psi max / 230 volts, 19 amp starting draw
2 - Ingersoll Rand 2340L5 - two-stage, 60 gal, 14 cfm @175 psi / 175 psi max / 230 volts, 28-amp starting draw (with single-phase hook-up)
The single stage would probably be plenty of compressor, but a lot of guys have opined that two-stage is quieter, and runs less. I've used plenty of compressors in the past, but never really paid attention to the specs. I know that a lot of the ones I've seen in other guys shops are too noisy (the oilless ones are out for my location!) So what do you guys think? I'm using a borrowed portable compressor right now, and need to get my real one bought and hooked up.
Thanks in advance for your help guys! The RV community is amazing.
Pete
1 - Ingersoll-Rand SS5L5 - single stage, 60 gal, 18.1 cfm @90 psi / 135 psi max / 230 volts, 19 amp starting draw
2 - Ingersoll Rand 2340L5 - two-stage, 60 gal, 14 cfm @175 psi / 175 psi max / 230 volts, 28-amp starting draw (with single-phase hook-up)
The single stage would probably be plenty of compressor, but a lot of guys have opined that two-stage is quieter, and runs less. I've used plenty of compressors in the past, but never really paid attention to the specs. I know that a lot of the ones I've seen in other guys shops are too noisy (the oilless ones are out for my location!) So what do you guys think? I'm using a borrowed portable compressor right now, and need to get my real one bought and hooked up.
Thanks in advance for your help guys! The RV community is amazing.
Pete