Large air compressor

[murdoch]

Looking for a big air compressor, 3 phase 7.5hp with 270l tank. Something like this

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/se36c-2 ... essor-wis/

Anyone know if these are any good or if there's a better brand? Just want one that's preferably british made and reliable.

 

[doctor Bob]

Personally I think you are throwing money away on a Clarke or SIP. I bought 2 big 300l compressors from a company in Harlow which manufactures them in house, really quiet, good quality and cheaper than your link.

Give them a call, http://www.aiedirect.co.uk/

 

[murdoch]

Excellent, thanks bob, just the sort of thing I'm after. I'll call them in the morning.

 

[Rorschach]

Blimey, prices have dropped on compressors in the last few years.

 

[MikeJhn]

How do you know, I can't find any price's on their web site?

Mike

 

[Rorschach]

How do you know, I can't find any price's on their web site?

Mike

I was just looking at the MM prices.

 

[MikeJhn]

After the recent negative post's on here I would not look at MM's web site let alone the price's

Mike

 

[RobinBHM]

If you use a lot of air, sprayshop and air sanders you might want to consider a hydrovane. I upgraded to a compair hydrovane HV05 about 10 yesrs ago, its used 8 hours a day and is very reliable and never runs out of air.

 

[n0legs]

Go for a Fiac, screw type if you can afford it. You'll not be disappointed.
http://www.thoritedirect.co.uk/products ... mpressors/

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

I wouldn't use a Clarke compressor if you gave it to me for free. Poorly made and the one I saw that came back from site the safety valve was corroded solid and was less than a year old

 

[RogerBoyle]

I wouldn't use a Clarke compressor if you gave it to me for free. Poorly made and the one I saw that came back from site the safety valve was corroded solid and was less than a year old

That's my experience with them as well unfortunately

 

[Rorschach]

This is the compressor I bought about 4 years ago (or at least the current model). The price has gone down by at least £150 since I bought it.

http://www.thoritedirect.co.uk/products ... lt_18_amp/