Any experts on screw type compressors?

[Tim K]

I think I'm in the market for a 15hp unit. Looking at IR as first choice. They have a direct sales department in Denver, but I'm wondering if I should look at any of the myriad of suppliers out on the internet.

How necessary is an integrated dryer? It's expensive, adding $2K to the cost. We're only powering polishers, and they're relatively cheap. Does the water in the air really mess them up? All my experience is with spray equipment where water is an obvious no-no, but we have a separate system for the cabinet shop. This unit will only be used on the granite side.

[Great-Kazoo]

I think I'm in the market for a 15hp unit. Looking at IR as first choice. They have a direct sales department in Denver, but I'm wondering if I should look at any of the myriad of suppliers out on the internet.

How necessary is an integrated dryer? It's expensive, adding $2K to the cost. We're only powering polishers, and they're relatively cheap. Does the water in the air really mess them up? YES Not only to the equipment used, but the lines them self
All my experience is with spray equipment where water is an obvious no-no, but we have a separate system for the cabinet shop. This unit will only be used on the granite side.

The internet offers some good deals. BUT................................ The big question is Customer service & warranty repairs. Sure you can save $500 online. However that money saved might be wasted if you're paying out of pocket for warranty, waiting on a reimbursement from original vendor.
Going back to the drier. it's not only the equipment used but those couplings. based on your needs / run time. Those couplings and line having to be replaced, plus the polishers add up.

What do you value your labor / down time to money saved. Your system needs a PM for water issues. How much will that cost?

Based on your expansion since starting, isn't it beneficial to spend the money one time. This way you install everything now, instead of having to figure out where you're going to fit it in later.

I'm a small nobody with a personal "shop" for my hobbies. I had a deal on air line and other items when money was tight. Now i need to redo (due to space) somethings, had i spent more the first time would have been easier. Including re-figuring the shop to make it work, again