Another compressor question (cant decide)

[zman]

tried asking this last night but computer would'nt cooperate so here we go again?

I know the bigger the tank is the less it will run (good?) got this much other questions are on the delivery pressure max psi some psi or more or less i dont think this makes to much difference not sure?

the big question i have is oil less or not and how much horse power if my links work ok i have sent couple links (1st time?)for you to look to tell me what you think?

http://www.homedepot.com/cmc_upload/HDUS/EN_US/asset/images/eplus/165615_3.jpg

the other is sears item#00915310000 model15310

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00915310000

last sears model is#00916724000 model#1674

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00916724000

sears warranty is a good thing also thought on the bigger one for other uses and some of the tools i could sell back through ebay maybe to get some of the money back

thanks for any help

[Richoc]

Z-man,

I don't like any of these.

The first link( they work just fine)Husky would be my pick of these 3.

What I do not like is this is a diaphram pump oil less unit.

They use a rubber bladder to compress.

They ware out very easy (I have killed 5 of them), they are loud and run way more to produce the same amount of air.

I do like the size of the tank.

For the long run you will be ahead by buying a piston pump that require an oil change once a year, based on use/time.

Go to full synthedic once worn in and don't worry about it to much.

Parts are easily changed, by any handy person.

I have only burned out the motor on my big one, and had it rewound and now it is a rocketship.

In service since 88 and runs at least once every day.

And I work it hard , sandblasting,all air tools, die grinders, and nail guns.

Check out the compressors at Habor freight before you buy.

http://www.harborfreight.com/

And if warrenty is your concern Sears is your place.

3hp.or larger, tank 20gal. or more, and piston pump.

You will not be sorry in the long run.