How do I know what Speedaire compressor I have?
The tank & pump are almost a primer gray in color with a red & silver Speedaire sticker on the non-flywheel side. There is also a darker gray & yellow maintenance sticker on the same side. The model# sticker is up on the shelf where the motor & pump are.
What year is my air compressor?
Date Coding The serial number stamped or printed on the compressor nameplate consists of eight or nine characters. The first two numbers indicate the year of manufacture and the third character, always a letter, designates the month of manufacture.
Where is the serial number on a compressor?
The compressor serial number is located on the compressor nameplate, which is physically located on the compressor. The unit serial number is located on the unit nameplate, which is often located on the unit chassis near the compressor. On some smaller units, the nameplate may be located on top of the fan shroud.
How much are old air compressors worth?
If you purchased or have a reliable back up compressor then sell the old compressor on any social or online auctions like craigslist for local listings or ebay for online auctions. A good rule of thumb would be $100 per 1 hp for good condition or $125 per 1 hp for great condition.
How do I know what kind of compressor I need?
How to Identify an Older Air Compressor
- Check backside of the tank to see if there’s a stamp that lists the year that the compressor was produced along with the manufacturer.
- Look along all sides of the air compressor for a patent number, which is often listed near the name of the manufacturer on most older compressors.
How do I know what kind of air compressor I have?
Look directly on the back of the air compressor tank. You may find a tank stamp with a manufacturing date for your air compressor. Typically you also will find the manufacturer name either on the front or back of the compressor tank.
How do I know if I have an old compressor pump?
How do I read my Copeland compressor model number?
The third and fourth positions represent the first two digits of the capacity of the compressor at its standard rating conditions and the fifth position gives the multiplier for the capacity (C = 100, K = 1,000, and M = 10,000). The sixth position designates the compressor’s model generation.
How do you read a serial number on a Copeland compressor?
The serial number stamped or printed on the compressor nameplate consists of eight or nine characters. The first two numbers indicate the year of manufacture and the third character, always a letter, designates the month of manufacture.
What can I do with an old air compressor tank?
5 Ways To Reuse Your Air Tank (Now That You Don’t Need One)
- Turn It Into A Smoker or BBQ. What better way to give a tank new life than turn it into a functional BBQ or smoker?
- Create a Planter for Flowers or Vegetables.
- Design An Awesome Fire Pit.
- Create Unique Sculpture Art.
- Sell It to A Scrap Metal Yard.
What can you do with an old air compressor?
Great news, you have options!
- Your old compressor may have some life? Save it! Keep it as a backup compressor.
- Old compressor still working? Sell it!
- Salvage the Parts. Salvage the old compressor for scrap.
- CP Distributors can help! Often your local CP distributor will take the machine for you.