1942 Air compressor.
Discussion
Definitely collectable. What make is it?
The problem with anything with a pressure vessel (unless it's just a compressor pump to an air line?) is that it could have corroded on the inside and you would never know. The guys (stationary engine type people) like their kit to work, hence the water pumps and the rows of light bulbs etc. Infact, some shows will kick the exhibitors off site if the engines are not working for more than half an hour in the show's opening hours (Great Dorset have this policy as stationary engines are seen as a free ticket to the show.) Is it working? Does it need work doing to it? How big is it? Have you got a pic of it? I know of a couple of people who might be interested.
The problem with anything with a pressure vessel (unless it's just a compressor pump to an air line?) is that it could have corroded on the inside and you would never know. The guys (stationary engine type people) like their kit to work, hence the water pumps and the rows of light bulbs etc. Infact, some shows will kick the exhibitors off site if the engines are not working for more than half an hour in the show's opening hours (Great Dorset have this policy as stationary engines are seen as a free ticket to the show.) Is it working? Does it need work doing to it? How big is it? Have you got a pic of it? I know of a couple of people who might be interested.
Mazda Baiter said:
Definitely collectable. What make is it?
The problem with anything with a pressure vessel (unless it's just a compressor pump to an air line?) is that it could have corroded on the inside and you would never know. The guys (stationary engine type people) like their kit to work, hence the water pumps and the rows of light bulbs etc. Infact, some shows will kick the exhibitors off site if the engines are not working for more than half an hour in the show's opening hours (Great Dorset have this policy as stationary engines are seen as a free ticket to the show.) Is it working? Does it need work doing to it? How big is it? Have you got a pic of it? I know of a couple of people who might be interested.
^thisThe problem with anything with a pressure vessel (unless it's just a compressor pump to an air line?) is that it could have corroded on the inside and you would never know. The guys (stationary engine type people) like their kit to work, hence the water pumps and the rows of light bulbs etc. Infact, some shows will kick the exhibitors off site if the engines are not working for more than half an hour in the show's opening hours (Great Dorset have this policy as stationary engines are seen as a free ticket to the show.) Is it working? Does it need work doing to it? How big is it? Have you got a pic of it? I know of a couple of people who might be interested.
It should be easily inspected with a boroscope and then it would be very usable, in a garage or as an exhibit!
freecar said:
Mazda Baiter said:
Definitely collectable. What make is it?
The problem with anything with a pressure vessel (unless it's just a compressor pump to an air line?) is that it could have corroded on the inside and you would never know. The guys (stationary engine type people) like their kit to work, hence the water pumps and the rows of light bulbs etc. Infact, some shows will kick the exhibitors off site if the engines are not working for more than half an hour in the show's opening hours (Great Dorset have this policy as stationary engines are seen as a free ticket to the show.) Is it working? Does it need work doing to it? How big is it? Have you got a pic of it? I know of a couple of people who might be interested.
^thisThe problem with anything with a pressure vessel (unless it's just a compressor pump to an air line?) is that it could have corroded on the inside and you would never know. The guys (stationary engine type people) like their kit to work, hence the water pumps and the rows of light bulbs etc. Infact, some shows will kick the exhibitors off site if the engines are not working for more than half an hour in the show's opening hours (Great Dorset have this policy as stationary engines are seen as a free ticket to the show.) Is it working? Does it need work doing to it? How big is it? Have you got a pic of it? I know of a couple of people who might be interested.
It should be easily inspected with a boroscope and then it would be very usable, in a garage or as an exhibit!
If it is working and in good nick I might even consider it for my garage. The Mrs would go ape though...
shh!
Fort Jefferson, get some pics up and I might make you an offer. Whereabouts in the midlands are you?
soad said:
It really is in a s
t state, and because I've just got a new one I was going to bin it. I wouldn't want to sell or give it away as working, because I can't say how safe it is. I have beeen using it for about 30 years.
If it's a big compressor (not a useless hobby one) then on ebay in almost any condition it should achieve up to £100. I know this as I was looking to replace my old compressor with another old one (father took his compressor back 
) as the quality is unmatched.
However an old tired compressor needing work cost as much as a brand new one from China so I went China this time for a couple of years of hard use then throw it away, difference is a good quality old one will last forever.
) as the quality is unmatched. However an old tired compressor needing work cost as much as a brand new one from China so I went China this time for a couple of years of hard use then throw it away, difference is a good quality old one will last forever.
A few more details.
The belt is loose because I've unbolted the motor to take it to pieces.
I've taken the presure switch off, but you can have it if you want.
The motor isn't the one that came with it, it is off a petrol pump of about the same vintage, but is a bit under powered.
As I've said, I have been using it for about 30 years, but I've bought a new one.
It's bloody heavy.
I want it out of the way.
I'm in Burton on Trent.
The belt is loose because I've unbolted the motor to take it to pieces.
I've taken the presure switch off, but you can have it if you want.
The motor isn't the one that came with it, it is off a petrol pump of about the same vintage, but is a bit under powered.
As I've said, I have been using it for about 30 years, but I've bought a new one.
It's bloody heavy.
I want it out of the way.
I'm in Burton on Trent.
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