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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Snap On Air Compressor

Hi, A friend of mine has a 60 Gallon Snap On Air Compressor, 5hp, 18.5 CFM @ 100 PSI.

I was looking at buying a DV Air Compressor that is 5hp, 13 CFM @ 125 PSI. How would the extra 25 PSI affect the CFM rating? I'm not sure how to calculate. What CFM would the DV produce at 100 PSI?

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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 11:19 PM
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Generally the CFM rating is higher at lower pressures, so it's probably pretty close to the Snap-On's rating.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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not something you can calculate W/O manufactures performance curves. But Jared is right. The performance is probably pretty similar.
 
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