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Ingersoll Rand 5-HP 60-Gallon Single-Stage Air Compressor (230V 1-Phase)
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100% Cast-Iron Cylinders and Frame
•Designed for the toughest 100% continuous duty applications
Manual Thermal Overload Protection
•No magnetic starter needed and protects motor from damage
Oil Sight Gauge
•Easily check compressors pump oil level
OSHA Compliant
•Fully enclosed flywheel, belt and motor sheave
Fully Tested
•All units are prewired and thoroughly tested prior to shipment
American Pride
•Proudly built in the U.S.A.
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Motor Engine Pump Pump Material Solid Cast Iron Oil System Splash Lubricated Tank Electronic Drain Valve No Tank Orientation Vertical Overview Certification UL/CSA/ASME Commercial Warranty 1 Year
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Q: How many amps does the SS5L5 pull?
by Mike Work from Texas on October 11, 2016
A: 21.5 Amps on this model. I've loaded the Manual and the Spec Sheet as downloadable PDF files under the Specs tab for you.
by Jim, Product Expert
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Q: Hi Steve, looking at the IR SS5L5 single stage and the Quincy 2V41C60VC two stage. Wanting to run a plasma cutter and a sand blaster and not sure which would be better. The IR produces more CFM but the Quincy has higher maximum PSI. Also want to run various air tools in my shop. What are the pros and cons for single vs two stage? Which would you suggest for my needs? Thanks
by Steve Wang from Oklahoma on December 30, 2014
A: An air tool requires air flow to work.
Think of a windmill. A slight breeze lacks the power to turn the blades. However, a hurricane-force wind can generate substantial power.
Some air tools consume more air than others. Nailers and staplers require a puff of air. Sandblasters and sanders need massive gusts.
So, you basically want to know how fast the air comes out of the compressor. The air flow is measured in Cubic Feet Per Minute (CFM). The greater the flow -- the greater the power.
You simply select an air compressor that exceeds the CFM of your most powerful air tool. If the flow isn’t strong enough, the air tool simply won’t perform properly.
We recommend sizing the compressor 1.25-1.5 times the CFM of your tool for continuous operation. If the compressor does not produce enough air volume, CFM, then the pressure will drop.
Reciprocating (Piston) compressors are not designed for continuous or 100% duty cycle. The compressor will cycle off & on if it is sized correctly.
A two stage compressor compresses the air twice resulting in a maximum air pressure of 175 psi. A single stage compressor will only achieve a max pressure of between 125-135 psi.
Air flow, CFM, is generally the most important spec when sizing a compressor.
by Jim, Product Expert
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Ingersoll Rand SS5L5 Reviews & Ratings
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Features 3/5 Quality 3/5 Performance 3/5 Value 3/5
I'd Buy It Again (3)
Reliable (3)
Features (2)
Easy To Use (2)
Price (1)
67% of respondents would recommend this product to a friend
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Air Compressor Expert
 234 Reviews  3734 Helpful Votes |
 Ingersoll Rand has been building reliable air compressors for 100 years- and this built in the USA unit is no exception.
A 100% duty cycle meets the needs of both professionals and dedicated do-it-yourselfers. The cast iron cylinders and frame are precision engineered to Ingersoll Rand's exacting standards so your investment works for you year after year.
This Better choice unit puts out 15.5 CFM at 90 PSI, so it will run a wide variety of pro-grade tools like air hammers and metal... more Ingersoll Rand has been building reliable air compressors for 100 years- and this built in the USA unit is no exception.
A 100% duty cycle meets the needs of both professionals and dedicated do-it-yourselfers. The cast iron cylinders and frame are precision engineered to Ingersoll Rand's exacting standards so your investment works for you year after year.
This Better choice unit puts out 15.5 CFM at 90 PSI, so it will run a wide variety of pro-grade tools like air hammers and metal cutters.
 Jim Recommends This ModelWas this review helpful? 10928 |
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| Brandon M.
New Kensington, PA |
 Most Helpful Critical ReviewOil
Did not come with oil for the compressor motor.
Cons: No oil for the Compressor Brandon Recommends This Ingersoll Rand Product Product Expert Brandon, Your unit should have been shipped with oil and an air filter. We will contact you through your account to check on the air filter as well, then have the folks at Ingersoll Rand ship them to you right away.
We appreciate your business, and apologize for the inconvenience! moreWas this review helpful? 23 |
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| Allen 36 Helpful Votes |
 Disappointed To Say The Least
For as long as I can remember Ingersoll Rand was the "good stuff". " You want high quality, you get Ingersoll Rand".
I ordered my SS5L5 3 years ago and paid a little extra for the start up kit that added a year to the 1 year warranty. It worked like a champ until the last couple weeks. Then the pump starts knocking and trips the breaker. I never ran it very hard or long and kept the oil and filter changed,but now the pump is shot.
I replaced a 20 year old Campbell Hausfield unit with this one and now wish I hadn't. This one was much more powerful, but 3 years- c'mon!
I haven't talked to anyone about a replacement pump yet but it's not gonna be cheap. I'm very disappointed and plan to relate my experience to all the guys I work with at Michelin Tire (37 years).
No more Ingersoll Rand for me. For as long as I can remember Ingersoll Rand was the "good stuff". " You want high quality, you get Ingersoll Rand".
I ordered my SS5L5 3 years ago and paid a little extra for the start up kit that added a year to the 1 year warranty. It worked like a champ until the last couple weeks. Then the pump starts knocking and trips the breaker. I never ran it very hard or long and kept the oil and filter changed,but now the pump is shot.
I replaced a 20 year old Campbell... moreWas this review helpful? 369 |
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| Eric H.
Coloma, MI 29 Helpful Votes |
Poor Quality
I bought this compressor based on good reviews and the Ingersoll Rand name. The pump lasted 22 months of light residential use.
Now I look around and the reviews are terrible. Many problems with the pumps. Mine is still under warranty and Ingersoll Rand is supposed to be sending me a new pump. Wonder how long this one will last. I would not buy Ingersoll Rand again.
Pros: Features Cons: Low Quality Was this review helpful? 297 |
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| Adam
Carson City, NV 27 Helpful Votes |
Bad Compressor & Bad Support
We bought the Ingersoll Rand 5 hp 60 gal single stage for our metal fabrication business. When this unit was purchased we were a small operation with only one person running die grinders at a 30% cycle ( 3 minutes out of 10 ). About a week after we purchased the compressor we noticed that it would shut off and we would need to wait 5-10 min for it to cool and push the reset button. The compressor is stored out doors in a small shed with no door on the shed (we also took air temperatures inside & outside the enclosed area with only a small increase in temperature in the shed ).
When we first started having issues it was in the middle of the summer and assumed it was the heat of the summer. We are now in winter and had some days where it was 20 deg. F. and now have a fan blowing on the motor. Same result, we checked the motor oil, air filter, and the electrical wiring.
We contacted Ingersoll Rand for warranty repair and were told that we would be billed $450 for a tech to come look at it, if it was a warranty item we would be refunded. If Ingersoll says we are over using the unit we would be out the $450+ parts & labor. I would advise against anyone purchasing this unit. The compressor is not being over used, there is only one person running air lines at a light duty.
The heat build up from the motor is so bad that it has burned the label off the reset button and turned our air line coming out of the machine brown. DO NOT BUY!!
ACD RESPONDS: Factory Warranties cover defect in materials & workmanship; they don't cover any problems with installation, wiring, or wear and tear.
If you're confident that the problem is with the unit, there should be no problem asking for the Warranty service call. We bought the Ingersoll Rand 5 hp 60 gal single stage for our metal fabrication business. When this unit was purchased we were a small operation with only one person running die grinders at a 30% cycle ( 3 minutes out of 10 ). About a week after we purchased the compressor we noticed that it would shut off and we would need to wait 5-10 min for it to cool and push the reset button. The compressor is stored out doors in a small shed with no door on the shed (we also took air temperatures inside... moreWas this review helpful? 278 |
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| Charles F.
Omaha, NE 19 Helpful Votes |
Unhappy
When my unit was about 2 years old the pressure valve went to hell, now about 1 1/2 years later it's going bad again. Other than this problem the unit has worked well.
You would think they would come up with a better pressure valve with others having similar problems. The pressure valves aren't cheap. I bought my compressor at a chain store.
Pros: Easy To Use Cons: Durability Charles Recommends This Ingersoll Rand Product Was this review helpful? 194 |
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| John 19 Helpful Votes |
Fantastic
Bought mine 4 years ago from a chain store. I got it because of the high CFM at 90 psi. I didn't want to spend more money for a two stage with less CFM.
Once the air in your tank is gone, CFM is everything. Works great for my bead blaster. I don't think anything is going to tax an air compressor more than a sand or bead blaster.
Pros: Exceeded Expectations, Fast, Reliable, I'd Buy It Again John Recommends This Ingersoll Rand Product Was this review helpful? 197 |
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| Robert
Freeland, WA 12 Helpful Votes |
Nice And Quiet
I am very impressed with this product. Nice and quiet also.
The only downfall was, for a grand, it didn't come with a filter or regulator.
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| Paul C. 25 Helpful Votes |
Get Another Brand
I bought mine several years ago. It ran great for about 2 months and then I had to replace the pump, a year later a new pressure switch, next year another pressure switch, and now the pump is making noise again.
The pressure release valve also went bad after 2 years. I have had mine for only 4 years, and I am not happy with it at all. The only good thing on it is the motor.
Product Expert Paul, This unit has a 1 year Factory Warranty, so the initial repairs would have been covered as long as they were the result of a defect in materials or workmanship.
If the failure is from improper installation or not doing the recommended maintenance at the correct intervals, then the warranty would not cover the repair, and the problems will continue.
You may want to give the folks at Ingersoll Rand a call, toll free, at (800) 866-5457 for their advice on getting the best performance from your air compressor. moreWas this review helpful? 2515 |
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| Gerald B.
Kennerdell, PA |
Great Compressor
I opened a new auto repair shop and the compressor runs tools 8 hrs a day. Have had it 4 months and no complaints.
I feel it was a great purchase.
Pros: Easy To Use, Quiet, Reliable, I'd Buy It Again Gerald Recommends This Ingersoll Rand Product Was this review helpful? 81 |
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| Brenda S.
Atlanta, GA 13 Helpful Votes |
Great Air Compressor
Air Compressor's Direct has the best price and great service.
Pros: I'd Buy It Again, Reliable, Features, Price Brenda Recommends This Ingersoll Rand Product Was this review helpful? 137 |
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| Jim 25 Helpful Votes |
Jim
I bought it 3 years ago and because of work I did not get it wired up until last year. When I first turned it on, it did not run until I flipped the pressure switch several times.
I pumped up 6 lawn mower tires and recently tried to use an HVLP sprayer to paint a truck frame when the pump started making a loud knocking noise and tripped the breaker- and yes the oil level was fine.
The head gasket is blown out and Ingersoll said it is out of warranty. If you want a compressor to last more than 2 hours of run time do not buy an Ingersoll. I bought it 3 years ago and because of work I did not get it wired up until last year. When I first turned it on, it did not run until I flipped the pressure switch several times.
I pumped up 6 lawn mower tires and recently tried to use an HVLP sprayer to paint a truck frame when the pump started making a loud knocking noise and tripped the breaker- and yes the oil level was fine.
The head gasket is blown out and Ingersoll said it is out of warranty. If you want a compressor to last... moreCons: Low Quality, Unreliable, Durability Product Expert Jim, Factory Warranties start when the unit is delivered, not when you start using them. It is always in the customer's best interest to check out a new unit thoroughly right at the start to get the best service.
Letting a unit sit for years without being used can result in corrosion on the connectors and dry rot in the gaskets and o-rings. moreWas this review helpful? 2520 |
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