I picked up 2.5hp 40lt compressor years ago.
It was a refurbished, 2nds job, made in China, that I bought to tie me over for simple jobs around the hous, till I struck it rich and could afford a real one...
After years of abuse, including running hours on end, non-stop for days at a time, while air-sanding an aluminium car from filed finish to 5000 grit. It cost me under $100 at the time, and has only just died on me... So I popped down to the same place and got another...
Check-out the Gassmate factory outlet (33-35 Lionel Rd, Mt Waverley, VIC) - Not too far from you. All sorts of cheap stuff in there, and you may even walk out with a new BBQ too.
