Compressor Recommendations
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It can be if you are looking for residential units, but something more heavy duty was usually very well used by a shop wanting to unload it.
I still have my 2 HP direct-drive, 20 gallon compressor made by Speed Air that I bought new back in 1988; it looks like the one you pictured. I have to weld up the tank as there are a few pin-holes in it along the welds. It'll be parked as soon as I have my new compressor plumbed in. I need lots of air for a glass beading booth.
I still have my 2 HP direct-drive, 20 gallon compressor made by Speed Air that I bought new back in 1988; it looks like the one you pictured. I have to weld up the tank as there are a few pin-holes in it along the welds. It'll be parked as soon as I have my new compressor plumbed in. I need lots of air for a glass beading booth.
Burning Brakes
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Heads up, for those with impact guns on the mind CT just put it's corded 7.5 amp on sale for $50, 70% off.
I bought this gun bundled with a socket set for $125 I think. The gun is rated to 240lb/ft but I don't think it gets to that.
But for $50 it's a great buy and you don't need a compressor!
I bought this gun bundled with a socket set for $125 I think. The gun is rated to 240lb/ft but I don't think it gets to that.
But for $50 it's a great buy and you don't need a compressor!
Drifting
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From: West Vancouver
In my experience it is still not quite strong enough to remove stubborn lugs.
I use it sometimes, not a ton, principally because I find it easier to grab the airhose hanging from the garage rafters than it is to deal with extension cords.
But othes who I know who have bought that gun rave about its ability to break stubborn bolts and the like.
For $50, Id buy it again, for sure.
I use it sometimes, not a ton, principally because I find it easier to grab the airhose hanging from the garage rafters than it is to deal with extension cords.
But othes who I know who have bought that gun rave about its ability to break stubborn bolts and the like.
For $50, Id buy it again, for sure.
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Drifting
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IMO Not a good recommendation...2 gallons is barely enough to adjust the air pressure on 4 tires and isn't enough to even inflate a fully deflated tire to even 32psi without comming on. I would recommend this for a nailer but not for automotive use. If you're going to go this route get the 3 gallon, the extra gallon does make the difference.
Last edited by Mark Lue; Nov 14, 2011 at 02:59 AM. Reason: adding comment
Drifting
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Everyone should have one of these for thir compressor...from this weeks CT flyer get this inflation gun and replace the air chuck with a better one, as the lever on the chuck doesn't work very well with some wheels, may even scratch 'em, They sell them at Walmart as well, so you can maybe take advantage of their price match guarantee as well.
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Well how often do you have to fully inflate a tire to 32 psi?
Its $40...how can you go wrong for adjusting the air in tires.
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"Great design. Like the features. HATE the gauge !
0 to 150 PSI is useless for inflating tires. The gauge needs to be a finer calibration. Would not recommend to buy."
0 to 150 PSI is useless for inflating tires. The gauge needs to be a finer calibration. Would not recommend to buy."
100+ psi is fine for bicycles.
Three Wheelin'
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I have that inflator/guage. I chucked it out. The guage was poor/cheap at best. I use a standard type fitting like used in a garage/shop. I use a decent quality digital guage that is +/- .5psi. Accurate enough for me.
Drifting
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If one needs that much air to "adjust" the pressures in four tires, they should be checking them far more often. 4 psi low a tire would be really pushing it as far as neglect is concerned. BTW...some simple math...100 psi...2 gallon...you only need about 1/3rd that pressure...think of the volume.
Well how often do you have to fully inflate a tire to 32 psi?
Its $40...how can you go wrong for adjusting the air in tires.
Well how often do you have to fully inflate a tire to 32 psi?
Its $40...how can you go wrong for adjusting the air in tires.
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What makes you think the 2 gallon one won't?
The OP wants to be able to inflate tires. If he is down 2 psi, how much of a compressor do you think he needs?
I'd recommend getting the one I have sitting in my basement, but I doubt many would want to foot the bill.
Drifting
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Buy it use it, I don't care, it works for me.
EDIT: I replaced my chuck as well.
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Drifting
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Mark, a simple compressor without any tank, you know, the ones that you plug into your lighter socket just like the Porsche unit, will inflate a tire.
What makes you think the 2 gallon one won't?
The OP wants to be able to inflate tires. If he is down 2 psi, how much of a compressor do you think he needs?
I'd recommend getting the one I have sitting in my basement, but I doubt many would want to foot the bill.
What makes you think the 2 gallon one won't?
The OP wants to be able to inflate tires. If he is down 2 psi, how much of a compressor do you think he needs?
I'd recommend getting the one I have sitting in my basement, but I doubt many would want to foot the bill.
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