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Old 22-01-13, 06:46
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Default Air compressors

Just a heads up on anyone considering purchasing an air compressor for use with either a air blasting cabinet or just normal sandblasting. There are a number of "NEW" large capacity industrial air compressors for sale on Aus Ebay.

I have purchased a petrol version - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-UNIMA...item2578c59ac5

The seller also has three phase versions - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-UNIMA...item25758c2ae4

They are high volume 42cfm (1180L free air delivery) and as they are currently selling for under $1000 each they were a bargain hard to pass up, even with the freight costs they are some of the best priced compressors of this capacity that I have come across.
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Old 22-01-13, 10:14
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Sounds good

At least with a new unit, you can have confidence safety wise , e.g., the pressure vessel will not blow up and kill you .

I would be interested to know how many litres per hour it uses ?

The downside may be the Chinese ? motor . If the motor dies , you could maybe replace it with a Honda unit .

I had a 100CFM WW2 vintage Ingersol Rand , the lend lease version fitted on the Aust. chasisis with 18" wheels , but the air receiver on it was dodgy and old and likely to explode Mike
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Old 22-01-13, 15:16
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AGR Machinery has had some bad stories circulate re honouring their warranty and after sales service. I've never dealt with them, so have no opinion either way, but there is a lengthy thread on WHIRLPOOL about them.
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