Used
air compressors can fit perfectly into your
wood shop. If you need compressed air for your
air tools, a used air compressor can power
your brad nailer, spray booth, or any other
air tool just as well as a new air compressor.
Best of all, you can often find used compressors
for substantially less than you would pay for
brand new used
air compressor of the exact
same model.
Sources for used compressors
One
of the first places to look for used air compressors
is in your local paper's classified advertisements.
Not only will fellow wood workers and hobbyists
sometimes sell their used compressors, you
can also find auctions of wood working equipment
and other tools that have been seized as a result
of bankruptcy. Whether a private sale or an auction,
the classifieds ads or the Internet can often
lead you to some of the best prices on used air
compressors. However, the used compressors you
get through this method are generally sold "as
is," with no warranty protection for the
buyer.
Some manufacturers or dealers will sell reconditioned
used air compressors. These used compressors
have been returned, and have been given a thorough
going over by a qualified compressor technician.
If you purchase one of these used air compressors,
the chances are good that you will receive at
least a limited warranty that guarantees you
are not being sold damaged goods.
Precautions for buying used compressors
If
you are buying a used air compressor online,
check to see if the company has a restocking
fee if you are forced to return a non-functioning
unit. Some unscrupulous tool web sites can charge
up to 20 percent restocking fees on returned
goods – even if the unit was never operational.
You should also make sure to use a form of payment
such as credit card which can be traced and reversed
if your used air compressor never shows up.
If
you are buying used air compressors from a
real person, always ask to see the unit in
use. However, do not just test it for a minute
or two – shut the unit off, depressurize
the tank, and then turn it on again to ensure
that the machine can handle a start up.
By taking just a few precautions, you can save
money and ensure that you receive the best of
the market's many used air compressors.
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