Oil-less Compressors Are they any good for painting
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10-26-2001, 04:43 PM
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Oil-less Compressors Are they any good for painting
I have started looking at compressors, checking prices, specs, etc. Are the oil-less one's any good, the only experience I've had with them is on constructions sites using nail gun. Some of them say they can put out a lot of cfm's. But, how dependable are they and how long will they last.
Thanks,
Bob
1972 F100 360/C6 100K miles
Thanks,
Bob
1972 F100 360/C6 100K miles
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10-26-2001, 05:01 PM
Oil-less Compressors Are they any good for painting
NO!
the oilless compressors are trash!
The best bet is a cast iron belt driven setup. The alum w/iron sleeves is not too bad but true cast iron is better. I converted my 15yr old 110v 3hp 22 gap belt driven cast iron setup over to a 5hp 220volt setup and it's working great and I was even able to change pullies to get more cfm.
The ratings on most cheap compressors are not correct and not usable to compare to better compressors, I've seen 110v 5hp motors and called some pro shops and they said that it was a joke.
I know it costs more for the iron belt driven setups but they put out more and last longer.
By the way, the motor for the 220 5hp conversion cost me $79 and made a big difference, so you might be able to find a used 110v and convert it over to 220 and be better off.
Your better off with a good used compressor than a cheap new one if you don't want to spend the money for a $500+ setup.
One good value is the <$600 BlackMax from Sam's club w/60 or 80 gal tank.
the oilless compressors are trash!
The best bet is a cast iron belt driven setup. The alum w/iron sleeves is not too bad but true cast iron is better. I converted my 15yr old 110v 3hp 22 gap belt driven cast iron setup over to a 5hp 220volt setup and it's working great and I was even able to change pullies to get more cfm.
The ratings on most cheap compressors are not correct and not usable to compare to better compressors, I've seen 110v 5hp motors and called some pro shops and they said that it was a joke.
I know it costs more for the iron belt driven setups but they put out more and last longer.
By the way, the motor for the 220 5hp conversion cost me $79 and made a big difference, so you might be able to find a used 110v and convert it over to 220 and be better off.
Your better off with a good used compressor than a cheap new one if you don't want to spend the money for a $500+ setup.
One good value is the <$600 BlackMax from Sam's club w/60 or 80 gal tank.
