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  • Mr. Perfect

    Well, if you're going to do a system of any size you're gonna need one with a large tank.


    BTW, when I lived in the Spokane Valley, I could get it done by some outfit that went around and did it for $30. I had nine zones.

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  • montanajoe
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    Those are the days I remember, but are long gone. 1-15 zones = $ 145

    I have 5 zones.

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  • Mr. Perfect

    Last time I did that was 2021. I doubt prices have risen that significantly.

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  • KL
    @...: https://forums.gunbroker.com/discussion/1912643/i-need-an-air-compressor

    of my own.

    Got on the schedule to have our sprinkler system blown out for the season. After the $30.off discount, it's still going to cost $115. That's just crazy to me, but gotta get it done.

    That is crazy. There's a local guy here that does them for 60 bucks. In Colorado dollars, that's practically free.

    Home Depot has 20 gallon compressors for 350-450 bucks. That'd be about 4 years before breaking even in your case AND you'd have a big compressor for other jobs. Could be a good deal.

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  • dunbarboyz

    Let me get this straight. You water the grass so you can mow it?

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  • toad67

    I just bought this one a month or so ago, and couldn't be happier with it.

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-QUIET-TECH-26-Gallon-Single-Stage-Portable-Electric-Vertical-Air-Compressor/1001014062

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  • mac10

    the air is free but you have to pay to compress it 🤣

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  • Brookwood

    Heck!! I'm still blazing mad at those Pay For Air pumps that are now in most gas stations!!


    I will probably get over it. It took me two decades to get used to paying for bottled water! 😕


    A good air compressor comes in mighty handy for so many things!! I have two and if you count that little portable combo machine that will give you a jump start or inflate a tire, I have three!

    I still water my grass and gardens with a hose above ground. I also collect and use antique sprinklers.

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  • 62vld2042

    Many years ago, I put small Harbor Freight air compressors in all our family cars/trucks.......via Christmas stockings. They run via the vehicle dc outlet sockets.

    Sooner or later........they've come in REAL handy......for everyone. 😉

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  • forgemonkey

    I’m thankful, a farmer friend calls every fall and ask if I’ll be home that day. Yepper, and he shows up with a big compressor on wheels, his son and hired hand. He and I enjoy a cuppa coffee and ‘voila’ the system is winterized. 😊

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  • chiefr

    I have a 2 stage monster purchased years ago that still work. Cant work without one.

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  • Mobuck

    Harbor Freight oil-less 30 gallon 175PSI 110V for around $250 on sale. I got one for an interim compressor until my shop gets rebuilt and a 60 gallon 220V is installed. After using it for 10 months, not sure I'll get a 220V for a while. I'll just plumb in a spare 30 gallon air tank from a long dead compressor and end up with 60 gallon of reserve air anyway.

    This compressor will handle most any 'homeowner' type air needs and only takes up 2' x 2' of floor space.

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