[SEL] OT - air compressor question

[Steve W.]

bill at antique-engines.com wrote:
> What is the following worth (and are they worth a tinkers dang)
> 
> Roughly 6 years old, use 4, sat in the shop unused for 2 years.
> Sanborn, 5hp, single stage, 220v 60 gallon tank, vertical air compressor.
> Very clean, still bolted to the wood pallet. Owner changed oil on a
> regular basis.
> 
> I know little of sanborn, but sure have heard the name a lot.
> My 25 year old Sears 20 gallon 3hp unit is, well, not keeping up with me,
> and with my new shop, I'm tired of running hoses between buildings, or
> hauling the little compressor back and forth.
> 
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Not worth much, Uh where is it I'll be happy to "scrap" it for you...

Sanborn makes a good unit. However if this is a home store type unit you
would be better off looking at the CFM plate. Your old Sears may
actually be putting out more air.

-- 
Steve Williams