Need urgent advice - air compressor 60 gallon 6hp

[Venil]

I am a complete newb and still learning. I found a used air compressor for sale on craigstlist. The seller said he had it hardwired and is selling it because he bought a bigger one (he does auto restoration). Because he had it hardwired, he said he does not have the original power cord. He said you can get other power cords to plug it in.

Price: $200
Does anything think this is/is not a good deal? Any tips on purchasing these used? How much more money will I have to spend to set this up in a home garage? I understand it is not plug and play. I will probably only use this stuff a few times and have to re-sell it because I will not have time later. My use will be solely personal for painting one car at a time (want to do the best work I can). I am avoiding sand/media blasting and welding.

Here are the specs:
Craftsman - 60 gallon - 6hp
15scfm at 40 psi
11.5scfm at 90 psi
240 volt
125 psi max
asme code tank
http://mechanicguides.com/best-60-gallo ... ompressor/

[mp4]

It seems to be a fair price to me. It will be a bit small to spray paint if you use the older style spray guns like I have. I'm not sure how much is needed for the HVLP guns that are available now.

[pr0wlunwoof]

Looks similar to this : https://m.sears.com/craftsman-professio ... uYQAvD_BwE

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[Dirtytires]

It’ll run hvlp just fine or at least mine does and I think I have the same model. Wouldn’t go any smaller tho.

It’s 220v as you mentioned. Many people do not have 220 in their garage so that may be an issue. I’m pretty sure this particular tank did not actually come with a power cord. It is no problem to put a cord/plug on it or hard-wire it in. My guess is a cord and plug would run less than $25 depending on what you get.

Price sounds fair. Keep in mind an auto shop can run a ton of tools off compressed air and the fact that he needs a larger unit confirms that. A non-industrial unit can get worn out pretty quickly with hard use like that so I would be cautious if you plan to keep it long term as it could already be abused.

[towtruck]

.....I'm lost.....are you making a reverse flow smoker out of it?

[Chromeski]

Price seems fair, it's probably been used hard. Will he let you bring a cord and plug it in at his shop? If you can't test it then u gotta just decide if you trust him

[mp4]

.....I'm lost.....are you making a reverse flow smoker out of it?

Hah!