Sears Compressor

[swervncarz]

Can anyone tell me how old this sears compressor is?  I'm guessing that it is for a paint sprayer? The base has this model# 114.1412. It has a 1/4hp motor with model# 115.6353. Can't seem to find anything on it. I was just wondering if there's a market for these or is it scrap metal? It's heavy (close to 50lbs). Not sure if it works,  cord is mangled I didn't plug it in!

[Chillylulu]

Back then most dry-pipe fire sprinkler systems used base mount compressors, if they didn't use shop air.  These compressors saw less use than most and many are still in service after being installed more than 50 years.

Chilly

[bonneyman]

Heck, I'd repair the power cord and turn it on.
If it works, it's probably worth restoring. If not, all you lost was the cord repair time.

I like how the carrying handle is forged into the balance point. I'd bet that'd be a nice compressor all spiffed up.

[Papaw]

I agree. Wire it and see.

[Chillylulu]

If it is turning but not putting any air out it may be the discharge check.  A lot of those are simply a thin metal leaf that bolts on one side.  It sits flat on the opening, every time the piston pushes air up it blows by the leaf, then the leaf settles back into place and the air can't go back in.  They are easy to fix and inexpensive to buy.

Chilly

[eddie hudson]

This probably won't help but


114 = Royal
115 = Packard Electric

[turnnut]

   rewire it, if it runs, it will make you smile, then you can pass the smile onto us.

   good luck.