TableLeg Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I'm looking to finally buy myself a compressor (wanted one for years) to use in the garage amongst other places. I originally had looked at 24L ones but the cost increase between a 24L and 50L is small enough to justify (I feel) going for the 50L one. Just trying to get any advice on any recommended brands/types. I did a quick search online and the ones from SGS seems to get good reviews. This one looks good to me. https://www.sgs-engineering.com/sc50v-50l-compressor Any pointers with regards to belt vs direct drives? pros and cons. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I don't know if the product is any good but from personal experience SGS customer service is absolutely diabolical. I'll never go near them again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.C Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Belt,belt,belt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Just now, MR.C said: Belt,belt,belt. Thanks. For what reason do you suggest it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.C Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Noise loud Vs quiet.😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 9 minutes ago, MR.C said: Noise loud Vs quiet.😊 Thanks. Seems like all of the ones I've looked at are direct drive. I see belt driven ones but they're out of my price range. I'm not too bothered about the noise level to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Unfortunately have to agree with Stuart, SGS customer service p—- poor in my experience! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 For what reason did you need customer service? Problems with the product? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.C Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 If your not bothered about noise your ok,but the difference is like night and day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Just now, MR.C said: If your not bothered about noise your ok,but the difference is like night and day. Given the options it doesn't look like I have much of a choice really. Sure if I could get a 50L one (belt driven) and it was the same price as a direct drive then I would of course choose the belt driven one if it was quieter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 So can anyone either recommend or not any particular brands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Are the brands like Clarke, Sealey, Draper better than the brands I've never heard of (many say online that a lot of them are generic ones made in China with small subtle differences but are all very similar). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.C Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Sealey is a top brand. I have seen lots on Facebook market place (belt drive). But never followed them up to be honest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.C Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Personally this is what I'd get if I was to buy now. https://www.sgs-engineering.com/sc90b-90-litre-air-compressor-14cfm More money but worth it. I orderd an engine crane/host from them came no problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Just now, MR.C said: Personally this is what I'd get if I was to buy now. https://www.sgs-engineering.com/sc90b-90-litre-air-compressor-14cfm More money but worth it. I orderd an engine crane/host from them came no problem. Thanks for the link but unfortunately that's well out of my price range. I'm looking at circa £220. Something like this https://workshopping.co.uk/air-compressors/direct-drive-air-compressors/sealey-sac5020a-air-compressor-50l-direct-drive-2hp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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