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im looking to buy a compressor and was just wondering some of your guys opinions on a decent compressor maybe somewhat smaller (easier to carry and cheaper) for just basic auto mechanics.
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ok, i found one that i think might be good. specs are:
oil free
5.5hp
22 gallon tank
150psi max
scfm at 40psi: 8.4cfm
scfm at 90psi: 6.2cfm
$259
sound reasonable?
oil free
5.5hp
22 gallon tank
150psi max
scfm at 40psi: 8.4cfm
scfm at 90psi: 6.2cfm
$259
sound reasonable?
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Originally posted by adrial
Going the air tools route eh?
Going the air tools route eh?
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The only thing i have to add is the samller the tank the more its gonna run, I currently have a 6.5 HP 70 gallon 220Volt compressor and next spring i am gettting a new one cause if i am using air tools for any time at all that thing is running. I borrowed one about the size your talking before and it was a pain cause using a DA you would have to stop every few minutes and let it catch up. I only paid $399 for the one i currently have. Just keep that in mind.
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well for me, i wouldn't even think about going bigger than ~20gal. i'm looking to be able to bring this around with me if i need to - it won't be a permanent fixture in the garage. i was actually considering getting a really small one but the specs were poor and it wasn't much cheaper
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I'm gonna have to agree with Marky...you're gonna be using the tools for a little and then waiting for the compressor to catch up. I dont recall the size of the tank of mine, its one of the biggest craftsmans that you can still wheel around.
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I'm running the 30 gallon 6 hp Craftsman upright. Works fine unless I'm dealing with a particularly nasty bolt...then I too have to wait for it to catch up. The last nasty bolt I had was when I was adjusting the rear ride height...that pivot bolt was REALLY on there. I have a half inch impact with 400 ft/lbs and it took half an hour with tons of wd-40 to loosen it!!
So, expect some delays if you're doing something heavy duty with a small tank compressor!
Steve
So, expect some delays if you're doing something heavy duty with a small tank compressor!
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If you are going to get a small tank compressor what you can do is get an old tank any size put a female quick connect on it and run an extra hose to it when you are home this will dramatically reduce the time it runs. I am getting a new compressor in the spring when i build my NEW GARAGE I now have eperience with compressors so i know what to get, i am getting a compressor with the two stage pump and like the 80 Gal tank. Its also getting its own room built on the bck of the garage withh all the darn soundproofing i can find. Airtools are nice, having to live in my house with no garage makes me regret whining about only having a 1.5 car garage at my old house...
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Yep...that's not a bad deal. I have a 60 gal campbell hausfield that I got for around $400 new. It's the cheapest brand out there but after 2 years of service(still haven't changed the oil...he hee) it has never let me down. I definitely 2nd or 3rd what people have said about tank size. You can never have too big of a tank really.