I bought mine in 2013 and it has been used about once a week to blow sawdust out of my projects and add air to tires from time to time . A few days ago the motor from Mexico smoked ( it has never had heavy or hard use) so . I wanted to replace it with a American made motor with a (contentious duty) motor . I started looking online and found Zoro company . They sell a Century B384 5hp. (contentious duty) 7/8" shaft 208/230 V made in Ohio for $257.50 . I ordered it Wednesday got it Friday , FAST ! Oh yeah , shipping was free . Everything fit just like the old one . I take good care of all my tools I'm retired and don't have a lot of money to replace them so I buy the best I can to last as long as possible . So from Ingersoll Rand to use a cheap Mexican motor , well you get what you pay for . My 40 year old Speed Air still works it's just small .
That stinks. Mine is still going strong. I use it when I'm undercoating my vehicles, running air tools for changing tires, running an air sander, and air polisher. I give t some hard weekend work from time to time. Thanks for sharing the motor source. In case I ever need it. Thank you!
Got mine at Tractor supply 3 years ago and had to replace the pressure switch after 18 months. Thought I had it fixed then it started to have a hard time starting up and blew my breaker a couple of times and the contacts in the switch started sticking.I thought it might be a wiring issue. Now I see alot of other people are having issues with theirs. Very disappointed, didn't want to spend that much money on something then have to troubleshoot a bunch of issues.Get the extended warranty if anyone has their heart set on getting one or get another brand.Mines collecting dust in the corner now.
Nice to the point review. 👍👍 Would be interested in a update on it. Im thinking of getting the same one. I haven't seen any long-term reviews, most reviews are all two years or less.
The wire gauge and breakers are exactly the reason for so much failure on these motors. The crank up amps are the kick start of this motor, smaller wire other than 8 gauge will brown out on startup. This motor needs all available amps to start it, running amps are one thing, have enough amps on start up is another. If you have any thing less than 8 gauge wire from the breaker box, your headed for motor failure.
Are you still happy with this air compressor? It's says to buy a lubricant start up kit but can't find it on TSC website. Do you remember what you needed other than the electrical aspect. I just ordered one.
Still going strong. I am an intermittent user....but sometimes very heavy user. The kits can likely be found online. I googled and had several hits. It started up fine once powered up. I'd buy this unit again!
There are rubber isolators on top (between bolt head and compressor foot). I believe that's what the manual called for. At any rate, I am sure I'm out of warranty now.
Shawn Gross be sure to change the oil to maintain the dependability of the compressor. Piping the intake to the outside can greatly reduce the noise inside the shop.
@@akbychoice I don't own an I-R vertical compressor so I don't know, does the installation manual for this machine specify that rubber pads must be used? I do, however, own a Quincy QP5 vertical compressor and Quincy *forbids* rubber pads on this vertical compressor.
Very nice. 2 things. 1. Needs some type of flexible conduit between unit and wall. Carlon , sealtite or greenfield . 2. MUST have vibration pads for the feet. It WILL crack the floor. You really should Update your install with these 2 suggestions. I do it for a living. Great video otherwise.
I used plastic conduit and it flexes. I don't see any substantial or meaningful movement during operation. But, flex would have worked for sure. Regarding the feet, I have a rubber piece between the bolt and compressor. Not under it. No cracks in floor. Several years of use. I would use something under it if new, but I don't intend to lie the compressor at this point. Thanks for watching. For my casual use, it has been a really nice unit.
Codes are regional/local man. They change depending on your location. Like the man said, its been set up for two year, working fine. I’ve seen many a air compressor setup the exact same way so no need to act like the sun is getting ready to fall out of the sky if he doesn’t change his setup now.
One cannot make a blanket statement that "... MUST have vibration pads...". That is determined by the manufacturer and is documented in the installation instructions. Quincy, for example, FORBIDS vibration pads on its QP5 model vertical compressor. Quincy MANDATES vibration pads for horizontal compressors. Just because you *think* it's super-cool to have pads does matter.
I just purchased this compressor. Ingersoll’s hardware mounting kit specifies placing the rubber washers on top of the feet under the washer the way he has it mounted here.
@@kurtjenkins6260 you neglected inrush current at motot start. For a 5hp (21-ish FLA) Quincy specifies a 60 amp breaker. Inrush current on the Baldor motor used by Quincy is 50 amps.
I bought mine in 2013 and it has been used about once a week to blow sawdust out of my projects and add air to tires
from time to time . A few days ago the motor from Mexico smoked ( it has never had heavy or hard use) so . I wanted
to replace it with a American made motor with a (contentious duty) motor . I started looking online and found Zoro
company . They sell a Century B384 5hp. (contentious duty) 7/8" shaft 208/230 V made in Ohio for $257.50 . I ordered
it Wednesday got it Friday , FAST ! Oh yeah , shipping was free . Everything fit just like the old one . I take good care of
all my tools I'm retired and don't have a lot of money to replace them so I buy the best I can to last as long as possible .
So from Ingersoll Rand to use a cheap Mexican motor , well you get what you pay for . My 40 year old Speed Air still
works it's just small .
That stinks. Mine is still going strong. I use it when I'm undercoating my vehicles, running air tools for changing tires, running an air sander, and air polisher. I give t some hard weekend work from time to time.
Thanks for sharing the motor source. In case I ever need it. Thank you!
Got mine at Tractor supply 3 years ago and had to replace the pressure switch after 18 months. Thought I had it fixed then it started to have a hard time starting up and blew my breaker a couple of times and the contacts in the switch started sticking.I thought it might be a wiring issue. Now I see alot of other people are having issues with theirs. Very disappointed, didn't want to spend that much money on something then have to troubleshoot a bunch of issues.Get the extended warranty if anyone has their heart set on getting one or get another brand.Mines collecting dust in the corner now.
Nice to the point review. 👍👍 Would be interested in a update on it. Im thinking of getting the same one. I haven't seen any long-term reviews, most reviews are all two years or less.
Thanks for watching. Unit is going strong. Thankful to have it!
The wire gauge and breakers are exactly the reason for so much failure on these motors. The crank up amps are the kick start of this motor, smaller wire other than 8 gauge will brown out on startup. This motor needs all available amps to start it, running amps are one thing, have enough amps on start up is another. If you have any thing less than 8 gauge wire from the breaker box, your headed for motor failure.
Several years with no issues at this point...
Are you still happy with this air compressor? It's says to buy a lubricant start up kit but can't find it on TSC website. Do you remember what you needed other than the electrical aspect. I just ordered one.
Still going strong. I am an intermittent user....but sometimes very heavy user.
The kits can likely be found online. I googled and had several hits.
It started up fine once powered up. I'd buy this unit again!
Do you use a 30 amp breaker
Thanks for video! I found one without the motor. I ordered a motor, but need to know the diameter of the motor pulley, as it is also missing. Help!
I will take a look and get back to you!
Without removing cage it appears to be around 5.5" OD.
@@ModernCountryLivingThank you very much! Another thread had said 2" which I knew couldn't be right.
@@user-zf3yq4zl9l You may be able to confirm at Tractor Supply. They still carry this model.
How's the compressor doing ? I'm thinking about buying a Ingersoll or a Quincy
it has been working great. no regrets.
Shawn Gross you should have rubber isolators between the feet and the concrete so you don’t void the warranty.
There are rubber isolators on top (between bolt head and compressor foot). I believe that's what the manual called for. At any rate, I am sure I'm out of warranty now.
Shawn Gross be sure to change the oil to maintain the dependability of the compressor. Piping the intake to the outside can greatly reduce the noise inside the shop.
@@akbychoice I don't own an I-R vertical compressor so I don't know, does the installation manual for this machine specify that rubber pads must be used? I do, however, own a Quincy QP5 vertical compressor and Quincy *forbids* rubber pads on this vertical compressor.
Very nice. 2 things. 1. Needs some type of flexible conduit between unit and wall. Carlon , sealtite or greenfield . 2. MUST have vibration pads for the feet. It WILL crack the floor. You really should Update your install with these 2 suggestions. I do it for a living. Great video otherwise.
I used plastic conduit and it flexes. I don't see any substantial or meaningful movement during operation. But, flex would have worked for sure. Regarding the feet, I have a rubber piece between the bolt and compressor. Not under it. No cracks in floor. Several years of use. I would use something under it if new, but I don't intend to lie the compressor at this point. Thanks for watching. For my casual use, it has been a really nice unit.
What he meant was that it is a code requirement for flexible connections for all motors, ac units etc...
Codes are regional/local man. They change depending on your location. Like the man said, its been set up for two year, working fine. I’ve seen many a air compressor setup the exact same way so no need to act like the sun is getting ready to fall out of the sky if he doesn’t change his setup now.
One cannot make a blanket statement that "... MUST have vibration pads...". That is determined by the manufacturer and is documented in the installation instructions. Quincy, for example, FORBIDS vibration pads on its QP5 model vertical compressor. Quincy MANDATES vibration pads for horizontal compressors. Just because you *think* it's super-cool to have pads does matter.
I just purchased this compressor. Ingersoll’s hardware mounting kit specifies placing the rubber washers on top of the feet under the washer the way he has it mounted here.
Is it loud? Any way to put a reading from a decibel meter app on it?
I don't own one (db meter). Yes...loud enough. Not any louder than other ones in my experience.
Yes it's loud.
Did you put rubber pads on the feet. The vibration with tear it to pieces.
What gauge wire did you use
Kurt Jenkins probably 10GA
I bought same compressor, so i was just checking, i figured 10ga with a 30 amp breaker since (full load amps) is 21.4.
8 gauge 40 amp breaker is recommended due to the starting amps. This is how the motors go bad early. Look at your Locked Rotor Amp draw.
@@kurtjenkins6260 you neglected inrush current at motot start. For a 5hp (21-ish FLA) Quincy specifies a 60 amp breaker. Inrush current on the Baldor motor used by Quincy is 50 amps.
@@DX91001 exactly!