Air Compressor

[Aruffell]

So after sorting through a lot of bits n bobs and tiring myself out dusting old stuff out, I'm eyeing up an air compressor.

Narrowed it down to these two (unless someone knows of better):

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/sc24h-24-litre-high-flow-air-compressor-tool-kit

and

https://www.parkerbrand.co.uk/24-li...2-5-hp-1-5-kw-230v-115-psi-with-tool-kit.html

To me they both look identical, apart from the placement of the gauges and the sticker logo on the side and the fact that the accessories are different colours.

One is £103.19 and one is £89.99 both with free delivery and both with 2 year warranties.

Am I missing something or are they identical?

Thanks,

Andy

 

[Aruffell]

Hope you don't mind the noise. They are VERY loud.

Nah it's fine, only 90 decibels from what I remember.

What are you going to run from it?

It's mainly going to be for clearing out dust, having to pump up tires, spray the fence etc...

Andy

 

[Aruffell]

Those are oil less so it's more a high pitched whiny noise, an oil belt driven air compressor will be a lot quieter.

The only thing you might struggle with is spraying the fences as that can use a lot if air so a bigger tank would be beneficial. Depends how hig the fence is and if you don't mind stopping for the tank to recharge.

If you want cheap and cheerful keep on eye on aldi (or is it lidl?). They often have basic ones on offer.

Just spoke to them on the phone and it says that you need to change the oil after 10 hours for a full flush and then keep it topped up so that means it should be quieter?

Andy

 

[Aruffell]

The ones you link will be a generic Chinese made one branded by anyone that sells it. They are load when the motor kicks in. We have a similar one in the showroom for the bikes/vans. When it kicks in you have to talk very loudly to be heard.

SGS manufacturer them in the UK. See the guy above me mention this too.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/24L-Air-Com...TF8&qid=1459263641&sr=8-3&keywords=compressor

same one but slightly cheaper.

Will keep an eye on this thread as looking to get a compressor for home aswell

want one for sand blasting and painting small items upto the size of a bike frame and alloy wheels

Saw that but with the kit it works out the same (the air gun etc...)

For what it's worth I called into SGS Engineering a couple of months ago to pick-up some new gas boot struts for my car - they make them there and then, and £35 for two was better than the £200 EACH Renault wanted .

Anyway, the sales people were very nice and helpful and they seemed like a very nice company. They have a little showroom with lots of cool looking gadgets in

Thanks for that, I placed an order and you've given me confidence in making the right choice, will be here tomorrow

 

[Aruffell]

If it all goes wrong and you need me to call into their office and kick off let me know

Will do Thanks ha

 

[Aruffell]

Would the sort of size in the OP be alright for air impact wrenches and similar things?

They recommend 50l for impact wrenches.

Looks good for the money! I'll be interested in a review too

I'm expecting Chinese though, 90% of them in that size/price bracket will be.

(If I remember tomorrow I'll find out which factory.

They are British made. Or at least told me that on the phone.

 

[Aruffell]

If it all goes wrong and you need me to call into their office and kick off let me know

Fancy popping in to kick off for me? Turns out next day delivery isn't next day delivery after getting a text from DPD saying that it's not going to arrive today.

 

[Aruffell]

So what a ballache this has been.

Called on Tuesday to confirm if I ordered, that the item would be with me on Wednesday and was told yes as long as it was before 4pm. Then get a mail saying it was delayed and won't be arriving on Wednesday.

Complained on their Facebook page wall after customer services simply said sorry, and they deleted my post and blocked me from their page.

Finally arrived 5 minutes ago (phone lines are now closed) and someone has played football with it and it's therefore damaged.

SGS can have it back and I'll go elsewhere. Lousy company with no customer support it seems.