Re: [MBZ] Air Compressors

2020-09-29 Thread Clay via Mercedes
edes@okiebenz.com > Sent: September 29, 2020 11:18 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: atypical...@gmail.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Air Compressors > > You want a low rpm one. > > On Tue, Sep 29, 2020, 9:06 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Air Compressors

2020-09-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Scott Ritchey via Mercedes writes: > I have a 8 gal 2 hp horizontal tank unit I got from HF, maybe 10 years > ago. Works fine except the check valve for the unloader slow-leaks > after the spring rusted out. Fine for small projects but not high > volume, like a big nail gun used all day. My ne

Re: [MBZ] Air Compressors

2020-09-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
kiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: atypical...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Air Compressors You want a low rpm one. On Tue, Sep 29, 2020, 9:06 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Does Harbor Freight sell and decent air compressors? I think I might b

Re: [MBZ] Air Compressors

2020-09-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Reasonably good. I've got a 21gal unit and I'll never go back to a small one. Get a shutoff so the air doesn't leak out, and a 50' retractable line too for max utility. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 12:06 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Does Harbor Frei

Re: [MBZ] Air Compressors

2020-09-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
For long distance portability, an air pig is my answer. I have a 6 gallon, and I suppose I just inherited my dad's 10 gallon. For short distances, a couple of 50' hoses come in handy. Mitch. On 2020-09-29 12:35, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: Other than CFM capacity, I think portability is th

Re: [MBZ] Air Compressors

2020-09-29 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
that he pumps up and then wheels to where he needs it. Other than CFM capacity, I think portability is the main concern. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 12:05 PM To: Mercedes List Cc: Bob Rentfro Subject: [MBZ] Air

Re: [MBZ] Air Compressors

2020-09-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
At least try to determine how noisy they are. I have a Craftsman that I got about 15 years ago. It's the type where the motor and compressor are all one unit (as opposed to a separate motor with a belt drive compressor). It's been completely trouble-free but man is it noisy. I still almost jump out

Re: [MBZ] Air Compressors

2020-09-29 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
or Speedaire two stage 60 gallon > vertical tank one. Or a good used one, if I could find one. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: September 29, 2020 11:18 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: atypical...@gmail.com >

Re: [MBZ] Air Compressors

2020-09-29 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
cedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: atypical...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Air Compressors You want a low rpm one. On Tue, Sep 29, 2020, 9:06 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Does Harbor Freight sell and decent air compressors? I think I might be &g

Re: [MBZ] Air Compressors

2020-09-29 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
You want a low rpm one. On Tue, Sep 29, 2020, 9:06 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Does Harbor Freight sell and decent air compressors? I think I might be > slowly getting some pneumatic tools. Initially, it will just be airing up > bike tires and blowing sawdust off

[MBZ] Air Compressors

2020-09-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Does Harbor Freight sell and decent air compressors? I think I might be slowly getting some pneumatic tools. Initially, it will just be airing up bike tires and blowing sawdust off of projects. Bob R Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To searc

Re: [MBZ] air compressors

2006-04-28 Thread J.B. Hebert
My compressor calls for 30 weight non-detergent oil. I found some Mobile 1 compressor oil that meets the specifications and used that. Regards, J.B. Hebert At 07:30 PM 4/27/2006, you wrote: what is the preferred oil for an air compressor? M1 or do I need a special oil? TIA all, -- Luther

Re: [MBZ] air compressors

2006-04-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
air compressor oil Luther Gulseth wrote: what is the preferred oil for an air compressor? M1 or do I need a special oil? TIA all, -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240

Re: [MBZ] air compressors

2006-04-28 Thread Rich Thomas
list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 7:30 PM Subject: [MBZ] air compressors what is the preferred oil for an air compressor? M1 or do I need a special oil? TIA all, -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (

Re: [MBZ] air compressors

2006-04-28 Thread Jeff Zedic
Do not use anything but the oil specified by your manufacturer! Especially a detergent oil like M1! What happens is that the additive package breaks down and gums up the works. Oil doesn't wear out! The additives do and leave a mess of gunk behind. At the very least use a non detergent single

Re: [MBZ] air compressors

2006-04-27 Thread Wakin's
ave W - Original Message - From: "Luther Gulseth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 7:30 PM Subject: [MBZ] air compressors > what is the preferred oil for an air compressor? M1 or do I need a > spec

[MBZ] air compressors

2006-04-27 Thread Luther Gulseth
what is the preferred oil for an air compressor? M1 or do I need a special oil? TIA all, -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,xxx kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work