Commercial air compressor

[BHC Vic]

Been having issues with the air compressor at work. Tried to get it fixed but we just seem to be throwing money at it. Boss said get it replaced. Does anyone on here do that kind of work? Recommend anybody? Getting a quote from general air and thermal air.

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[bonesfab]

30Hp isn't going to be cheap. Maybe look into a screw compressor. I have an ingersol Rand and love it.

 

[El Rojo]

Get screwed! It’s the only way to go…

 

[JFMFG]

I’d call haranga compressor out of chino. We’ve used them for 25 years great people. We use CP compressors.

 

[waterboy]

I’d go with general air, he is a havasu guy at the islander

 

[Romans9]

What do you want for that one if you replace it?

 

[BHC Vic]

I’d go with general air, he is a havasu guy at the islander

Brian? Mike?

 

[BHC Vic]

What do you want for that one if you replace it?

I’ll ask

 

[Romans9]

30Hp isn't going to be cheap. Maybe look into a screw compressor. I have an ingersol Rand and love it.

I don’t think that’s a 30 horsepower.
I think more like a 10. I see the 3-30HP S but that motor isn’t big enough for 30 HP.

Yep

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[lbhsbz]

Unless it’s a 300 gallon tank for scale, that ain’t a 30hp motor. Doesn’t look much bigger than my 5hp.

Before anyone can make any suggestions, it would be helpful to know what you use compressed air for. Couple of blow guns? Plasma tables? Blast cabinets? What are your air requirements?

 

[Bigbore500r]

Been having issues with the air compressor at work. Tried to get it fixed but we just seem to be throwing money at it. Boss said get it replaced. Does anyone on here do that kind of work? Recommend anybody? Getting a quote from general air and thermal air.

It’s a champion

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Like, what kind of issues?

Does it need a motor, or a compressor unit?

And what would a Carpenters training center be doing with a massive compressor like this? Hopefully not teaching guys residential wood framing.....lol

 

[lbhsbz]

Like, what kind of issues?

Does it need a motor, or a compressor unit?

And what would a Carpenters training center be doing with a massive compressor like this? Hopefully not teaching guys residential wood framing.....lol

Blowing sawdust off shit and running a nail gun

 

[BHC Vic]

Blowing sawdust off shit and running a nail gun

Pretty much

All of my booths get air to blow out the filters. Original problem was it wasn’t shutting off ever so they’ve rebuilt it twice now and now it won’t get much pressure built up at all. The vertical lines are air and the horizontals running across the booths

 

[waterboy]

Brian? Mike?

Mike Caffrey he is the owner

 

[BHC Vic]

Mike Caffrey he is the owner

He’s working on the quote. I think I met him once in whitter. He had some really nice cowboy boots on which seems like an odd thing to remember but I like boots.

 

[oldboatsrule]

Looks to be 30cfm

 

[lbhsbz]

Pretty much

All of my booths get air to blow out the filters. Original problem was it wasn’t shutting off ever so they’ve rebuilt it twice now and now it won’t get much pressure built up at all. The vertical lines are air and the horizontals running across the booths View attachment 1437795

Did you hire union guys to rebuild it?

 

[lbhsbz]

Pretty much

All of my booths get air to blow out the filters. Original problem was it wasn’t shutting off ever so they’ve rebuilt it twice now and now it won’t get much pressure built up at all. The vertical lines are air and the horizontals running across the booths View attachment 1437795

wait....you have filters to capture shit out of the air everyone breathes....then you leave them in place in the booths and have air lines handy to blow all the shit the filters capture back into the air everyone breathes?


I'll let that question soak for a minute....

 

[BHC Vic]

wait....you have filters to capture shit out of the air everyone breathes....then you leave them in place in the booths and have air lines handy to blow all the shit the filters capture back into the air everyone breathes?


I'll let that question soak for a minute....

I didn’t design or build the booths but yes. This is probably 1/2 million dollar set up. And yes thermal air is union and rebuilt them. I’m trying to avoid using thermal air anymore

 

[BHC Vic]

Also a pretty decent exhaust fan that I run all day on my side of the shop

 

[BHC Vic]

These are the booths. People can hate on the union all day long but this is a pretty nice setup

 

[J DUNN]

Tag on Baldour motor looks like it's a 10 HP.

I agree with the screw. We have a few Kaiser compressors and they are awesome. Screws are quiet too.
I use Accessorie Air here in OC.

 

[J DUNN]

These are the booths. People can hate on the union all day long but this is a pretty nice setup View attachment 1437820

I'm not saying anything bad about the union, I know better. But the reputation isn't too sus when you yourself are trying to move away from using a union company, Thermal Air, noting your post above.

 

[ltbaney1]

Kaiser Screw compressor is for sure a solid option. a few of my buddies have bought screw compressors from Eastwood and been happy.

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[BHC Vic]

I'm not saying anything bad about the union, I know better. But the reputation isn't too sus when you yourself are trying to move away from using a union company, Thermal Air, noting your post above.

Honestly the problem is everyone see’s carpenters union on the building and the price goes way up. I’ve have horrible luck with both union and non union shops. Even getting call backs is tough. It’s a different world we are living in

 

[BHC Vic]

So I don’t know much about compressors but our shop has air in every column and the tool room etc. I’ve been told it’s a large system.

 

[Bobby V]

Honestly the problem is everyone see’s carpenters union on the building and the price goes way up. I’ve have horrible luck with both union and non union shops. Even getting call backs is tough. It’s a different world we are living in

I know you did work at my UNION hall. And we have done work at other halls. Check with the pipe fitters or boilermakers hall. They may need a class project.

 

[lbhsbz]

I don’t give a shit how nice the booths are…if you’re blowing out the filter in place, what’s the point?

Scrap the compressor and scrap the filters too, since neither serves any productive purpose.

It takes a special kind of fucktard to maintain this practice of doing things…

What you’re doing is effectively turning a vacuum cleaner bag inside out to clean it and blowing all the shit back into the air.

If you don’t see the problem with that, you’re an idiot.

 

[79 HUSTLER]

I don’t give a shit how nice the booths are…if you’re blowing out the filter in place, what’s the point?

Scrap the compressor and scrap the filters too, since neither serves any productive purpose.

It takes a special kind of fucktard to maintain this practice of doing things…

What you’re doing is effectively turning a vacuum cleaner bag inside out to clean it and blowing all the shit back into the air.

If you don’t see the problem with that, you’re an idiot.

Sounds like you’ve started drinking again by your posts lately.

 

[lbhsbz]

Sounds like you’ve started drinking again by your posts lately.

Huh? Do you understand the purpose of filter?

Edit: Isn't the whole point of a union to create better conditions for the workers? Explain to me how this creates better conditions for the workers? It doesn't. It makes everything worse and exposes workers to greater hazards. Might as well scrap the compressor, the filters, and the union....the workers will be better off.

 

[BHC Vic]

Huh? Do you understand the purpose of filter?

You’re not understanding the way it works. Look at the picture of the booths. Look at the users manual. The filters are enclosed. The compressed air knocks the big stuff out and it lands in these trays that I take out and empty. It’s not rocket surgery

 

[lbhsbz]

run a finger across the intake grill on that exhaust fan....if it changes color, I'll stand by my statements. If not, I'll apologize and go sit in my corner.

 

[BHC Vic]

Was actually expecting worse. Im going to open one up right now and see what they look like. They were changed about a year ago

 

[HBCraig]

These are the booths. People can hate on the union all day long but this is a pretty nice setup View attachment 1437820

Not hating on the unions. My brother just retired from the caroenters union.

As far as your compressor need. My Dad owned his own business where he was sold compressors and vacuum pumps. He sold it to a company called Yardley.
I remember the main line of large scale compressors he sold was EG&G Rotron
I'm sure I can get you a contact at Yardley of you need it

 

[lbhsbz]

Was actually expecting worse. Im going to open one up right now and see what they look like. They were changed about a year ago View attachment 1437831 View attachment 1437832 View attachment 1437833

I stand corrected.

 

[BHC Vic]

Damn I honestly thought these would be worse too. They are dirty though. It’s honestly similar to a heppa vac. The filter pounds itself clean. The Hilti shop vac is a perfect example

 

[the510]

Piston? Screw? Oil free? Oil? Check your DMs. I might have the guy.

 

[BHC Vic]

Not hating on the unions. My brother just retired from the caroenters union.

As far as your compressor need. My Dad owned his own business where he was sold compressors and vacuum pumps. He sold it to a company called Yardley.
I remember the main line of large scale compressors he sold was EG&G Rotron
I'm sure I can get you a contact at Yardley of you need it

That’s the dream right there. Rumor is we may up pension credits to 300 and possible retro. A lot of guys waiting to retire till then

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

Has anyone checked the compressor pressure power switch? Sounds like that could be the issue. Its usually in a box where the power comes into the motor, or close.

 

[BHC Vic]

Has anyone checked the compressor pressure power switch? Sounds like that could be the issue. Its usually in a box where the power comes into the motor, or close.

They said this box was the issue. They’ve replaced it twice. I don’t know it this is what you are talking about but this is how I turn it off and on

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

If it is now turning off but now building less pressure. There is a tention adjuster in the switch that you can adjust.

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

They said this box was the issue. They’ve replaced it twice. I don’t know it this is what you are talking about but this is how I turn it off and on View attachment 1437851

Yes. The black line running in is a pressure line or it's running off of the tank maybe it looks like. Pull the cover and there will be a screw with a spring on it. Tighten that screw and it will increase the shut off pressure.

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

They said this box was the issue. They’ve replaced it twice. I don’t know it this is what you are talking about but this is how I turn it off and on View attachment 1437851

Pull that black cover and post pic.

 

[BHC Vic]

Has anyone checked the compressor pressure power switch? Sounds like that could be the issue. Its usually in a box where the power comes into the motor, or close.

They said this box was the issue. They’ve replaced it twice. I don’t know it this is what you are talking about but this is how I turn it off and on

 

[BHC Vic]

Pull that black cover and post pic.

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

They said this box was the issue. They’ve replaced it twice. I don’t know it this is what you are talking about but this is how I turn it off and on View attachment 1437852

Yes, that black box. pull the one screw and take the cover off. I bet there is a tension screw underneath it.

 

[BHC Vic]

Yes, that black box. pull the one screw and take the cover off. I bet there is a tension screw underneath it.

Sorry my phone died

 

[BHC Vic]

I think it’s the spring in the last pic with a tiny set screw down in the tube I’m assuming tightens or loosens

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

I think it’s the spring in the last pic with a tiny set screw down in the tube I’m assuming tightens or loosens

That one or the one of them in the center. One of them has to adjust the switch. With out turning it on and watching the operation of the switch I cant tell you which is the adjustment on that one. But one of them has to be it it was probably bolted on out of the box and it fix the initial problem(not turning off) but it was never adjusted for pressure.

 

[Morehart]

That one or the one of them in the center. One of them has to adjust the switch. With out turning it on and watching the operation of the switch I cant tell you which is the adjustment on that one. But one of them has to be it it was probably bolted on out of the box and it fix the initial problem(not turning off) but it was never adjusted for pressure.

Sounds like that isn't plumbed properly. Look at the open 90 with a loose Farrel on the left side of the switch. If that blowing air bingo. Make sure that switch is only getting head pressure. Some models will t that back to the case.