The name "American Air" does not seem to be trademarked, there are a lot
of various units out there using the same and similar names.

If the unit has a cast iron compressor, runs when you pick it up, goes
up to pressure and holds there, and doesn't show signs of high useage
(lots of oil leakage, belt fragments, sun faded paint, etc), go for it.
You probably will not be able to get parts like reed valves but the
tank, regulator, belt, cutoff switch, motor, and compressor are eaisily
available.

As for "installing" it, that is pretty much the same for any compressor.
You will want a 220 outlet as well as a flex hose running to your fixed
piping. Install it so it can be swapped out in 15 minutes.

Peter Grey wrote:
"Ignoramus32746" wrote in message
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On Sat, 27 May 2006 03:18:13 GMT, Peter Grey wrote:


Does it work? For next to nothing, I would take it, especially for
hobby use.


I really don't want to waste my time installing the damn thing if it's going
to crap out on me... Hence my query.

Peter