Air Compressors?
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Air Compressors?
Hey all, I am looking to get a new air compressor for my garage and I was just wondering what I should be looking at. I want it to be able to keep up with my air tools (impact, sander, ratchet, cut off wheel) I am just so sick and tired of having to sork for two minutes then wait for 5 untill it pressures up again. I need something fairly cheap because im going to be running hard lines through my garage and i dont have that big of a budget. So what would be a good compressor and a good max Psi for my needs.
I was looking at somthing like this, http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...1707_200311707
Would that be good?
I was looking at somthing like this, http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...1707_200311707
Would that be good?
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I have the same one pretty much. What is your other compressor?
If you just run the 60gal you have shown you'll still be waiting if you use high CFM demanding tools, like a spray gun or sand blaster. DA and other tools will be a piece of cake. If you already have a compressor then use it aswell, gang them together.
That's what i did... I also ran a pretty elaborate black pipe system... Check mine out see what you think... My other compressor is a 2hp 20 gal...
http://rides.webshots.com/album/561942724qzMJHd
I got my compressor at home depot, it was $300 even. Just so you know. It has the same exact HP and CFM rating as the one you listed. Good luck.
If you just run the 60gal you have shown you'll still be waiting if you use high CFM demanding tools, like a spray gun or sand blaster. DA and other tools will be a piece of cake. If you already have a compressor then use it aswell, gang them together.
That's what i did... I also ran a pretty elaborate black pipe system... Check mine out see what you think... My other compressor is a 2hp 20 gal...
http://rides.webshots.com/album/561942724qzMJHd
I got my compressor at home depot, it was $300 even. Just so you know. It has the same exact HP and CFM rating as the one you listed. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by 72f250CS
DUKE, my question is why did you put the loop to the ceiling then down to the valves? does it help with moisture or something?
I'm looking to do something similar, but my tank will be out side.
I'm looking to do something similar, but my tank will be out side.
Pretty clean and dry by the time it gets to the tool. Drain your system ever time you use it, including the water separator and the tank *****.
I have been sandblasting a lot lately and i want to be able to paint, both require dry clean air.
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For your air tool requirement, you need a compressor capable of delivering around 8 cfm @ 90 psi. The one you posted may be a little light, 13 @ 40psi. If you plan on spraying paint, you need one rated for at least 15 cfm if your going to use a HVLP gun.
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