Compressor Gloat

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Compressor Gloat johnnytorch 05-09-2008
Posted by Wes on May 10, 2008, 10:10 pm
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>Grainger had the thing at less than half off. The reason? It had a leaky
>regulator, so the the local Ingersoll-Rand sevice center repaired & tested
>it. They had to put gas in it to do so. Grainger can't sell an item with gas
>in it as new. This means a $985 compressor for $450. Plus the gas in the
>tank.
>
>I took it outside to "try before I buy". It has a similar Honda engine that
>my pressure washer has, so I know how to set all the levers. Started up
>first pull. A little noisy, but pressures up quickly and then idles down to
>a whisper.
>
>I'll take it.


Sweet. Just received a flash unit for my Sony V3 from the Amazon return
center. Not so thrilled to pay full freight for a return item.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1009&message=27883198

Metalworking content. I bought it to do a better job of photographing
exhibits at next years Names show.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1009&message=27788250

Wes

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