Jenny · J · SINGLE-STAGE PISTON

J5S-BS

5 HP · electric · splash-lubricated · 1-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$3,336
1 retailer
Jenny J5S-BS

Jenny J5S-BS is a 5 HP single-stage reciprocating piston air compressor delivering 26 SCFM, wired for 230V single-phase (base-station model; no integral tank in catalog record). The single-stage cast-iron pump is designed for stationary shop use — garages, body shops, and light industrial facilities needing sustained air at low operating cost. Jenny Manufacturing, a Pennsylvania-based industrial compressor builder, produces the J-series in simplex and duplex configurations. The J5S designation indicates a 5 HP simplex stationary unit; the BS suffix typically denotes a base-station (base-mount) configuration without an integral receiver, paired with a separate remote tank. At 26 CFM from 5 HP, the J5S-BS is efficient for its class. Key gaps: rated maximum PSI not in catalog; OEM datasheet URL, decibel rating, and weight not retrieved.

HP
5
CFM
26 @ 40 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
5.20CFM/HP
Poor 2.8Typical 3.15Good 3.5
Isentropic efficiencyClass median · 1-stage piston
58%
Poor <50Good 70Best 92
Price per cubic foot · minuteVerified retailer price
$128$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages1-stage recip
Cylinder
Pump RPM830 rpm
Lubricationsplash-lubricated
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM26 @ 40 PSI
CFM / HP5.20
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw4.4 kW
COST & MAINTENANCE
Compressor Controller ROI calc · $0.14/kWh · 1920 hr/yr · 70% motor efficiency · HP×1.10 sizing · savings 23–42% of electric
Electric · yearlyEst. $1,576
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $125
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $362–$662
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage230/1ph
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Starter
Weight385 lb
Form
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet
Drain
Drain outlet
ASME tank
Made in USA
Noise
Op. temp
Dimensions
Ship weight
Warranty

Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
157 · 5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 157 in class
  • SCFM @ 5 HP26cfm
    10median 17.238
    +51.2% vs. median
  • Average price$3,336
    $962median $4,178$17k
    -20.2% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 157 in class
  • CFM per HP5.2cfm/hp
    2.08median 3.447.64
    +51.2% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$128$/scfm
    $77median $228$864
    -43.8% vs. median

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$3,169$3,280$3,392$3,503avg $3,336today-10d-20d-30d
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