Air compressor help

[BlaZeus]

Anybody got air compressor experience? I bought this devill bliss air compressor from a guy and I’ve blown it up twice now, both times the pistons have gone to crap. First time was probably my fault, second time, I replaced with the apparent “replacement”, they do look the same as the originals and they cracked as well and the company won’t warrantee them out because I put them in a twin cylinder and they are made for a single? So now I’m looking for a replacement pump and can only find ones that have a pulley and take a belt whereas mine is directly driven from the motor shaft. Any help? Or should I just fork over $500 for a whole new unit with a warrantee and all that? I’m about $400 all in on this one now and don’t want to keep dumping money into it.

 

[sweetk30]

you sir got hosed on the whole deal 2x .

no way thats 6hp and only 14 amps on 220 .

this is a good solid 5hp motor on 220 volt and 24 amps on the tag . this is my newest 100% complete from factory I.R. unit from the original owner who got it june /1996

 

[sweetk30]

all them air cooled oil less units are LOUD not rated for real long run times and cost more to fix than there worth in the end . sad to see devilbis name on that unit .

if the tank is rated for atleast 140psi then keep it as a storage tank and go get a real unit new or used . but ask here first before you buy one to make sure its good .

and if looking for good used try and get a 1725 rpm range unit . quieter and less amp draw .

here is my first compressor i built from parts and she is a little monster and can run all day no problems . 1970's I.R. t-30 pump and 9cfm at 175 psi . just didnt have the new air filter inlet silencer muffler on it yet in the pic . i had maybe under 600 bucks max in this unit but prob closer to 500 .

 

[BlaZeus]

all them air cooled oil less units are LOUD not rated for real long run times and cost more to fix than there worth in the end . sad to see devilbis name on that unit .

if the tank is rated for atleast 140psi then keep it as a storage tank and go get a real unit new or used . but ask here first before you buy one to make sure its good .

and if looking for good used try and get a 1725 rpm range unit . quieter and less amp draw .

here is my first compressor i built from parts and she is a little monster and can run all day no problems . 1970's I.R. t-30 pump and 9cfm at 175 psi . just didnt have the new air filter inlet silencer muffler on it yet in the pic . i had maybe under 600 bucks max in this unit but prob closer to 500 .

Gotcha, thanks. Here are a few I was looking at. They look to be pretty similar
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/dewalt-60-gallon-air-compressor-155-psi-dxcm601
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/dewalt-60-gallon-air-compressor-155-psi-dxcm601
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-60-Gal-Stationary-Electric-Air-Compressor-C602H/205389936#overlay

 

[sweetk30]

looking at the hard parts minus color and few trim parts there prob from the same factory . there both prob o.k. units and last a good bit for home use .

have you checked local c-list or fb market ? see what else is out there if it was me .

 

[BlaZeus]

looking at the hard parts minus color and few trim parts there prob from the same factory . there both prob o.k. units and last a good bit for home use .

have you checked local c-list or fb market ? see what else is out there if it was me .

Yeah not really much selection around where I live. Plus I’m a bit hesitant to buy used again without a warranty or anything.

 

[sweetk30]

was just at my t/s today for qty 4 of 3/4 grd 8 bolts for my table build and looked at the dewalt unit .

dont look to bad . has a 3450 rpm motor and the next level up even in the I.R. brand is 3450 rpm .

dont blame you on hit or miss on used . i got lucky on my used BIG pump for my big compressor . but took a gamble .