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I'm going to suggest something much larger, and more expensive. Yes, I know, its isn't the best, but its pretty darn good, Cambell-Hausfeld makes a true 7.5 horse, 80 gal two stage compressor. It produces about 24 CFM and has an American made pump on it. Its a pretty darn good compressor, but the C-H branded units are a little expensive for what they are. BUT, if you go to Home Depot, they have this same compressor under the Husky name. Not all stores will have it, but look for the one that sells for about $1599 (was $1499 but they went up) with the mag starter. Now, wait till Home Depot has one of those sales where you get one of their credit cards, and pay no interest for a year. This is what I did, waited about 6 mos. paid half of it, waited another two months, paid half the remainder, and in about two more months paid the remainder, then after I was sure it was all zeroed out, I canceled the card. One other option for this same compressor. www.grainger.com sold this same compressor under their Westward brand name. I've looked at it in the store, complete witht the Cambell-Hausfeld name on the tank certification plate. Its been discontinued but some stores and distribution centers still have it. The Grainger number is 5Z639 and its $1457 and includes the mag starter.(look for it to go lower.) The three phase version (p/n 5F565)was $1205 (no mag starter on it) and has been reduced to an amazing $791. I'm not sure what a single phase 7.5 motor and a starter costs, but that may still be a bargain. Charles
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