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Whirlwind compressor
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 4:38 pm
by Creed
Anyone know anything about Whirlwind compressors? There's one at auction right now,and I am thinking about bidding on it(so please don't bid against me!). It apparently only fills to 2300psi, although I imagine that I could coax another 200psi out of it for my 72s.
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:02 pm
by captain
I am not familar with the name Whirlwind so without a picture so I can't help.
I have two U S Divers Cyclone compressors that were made by Luchard in France. They are very rugged units, all cast iron, low RPM.
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:27 pm
by Creed
Here's a picture:
Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:19 pm
by captain
With the cooling shroud on it's hard to tell but it is probably a Cornelus or Walter Kidde. Built for the military they are very good but slow to fill a tank and also difficult to get parts for.
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:08 am
by treasureman
loks like a cornelius on steroids
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:56 pm
by Creed
It ended up going for $560.