Air Compressors

Bobbo3234 · Apr 23, 2006

What should someone look for when purchasing an aircompressor? Any favorite brands, tank sizes, hp? Obviously the bigger the better, but what would be a good value buy?

Comet · Apr 23, 2006

To answer that question you need to tell us what tools you plan to use. Painting, sandblasting, grinder/sanders, etc. use a lot of air. If you just want to run an impact wrench and nail guns, you can get away with a lot less.

CrustyJeep · Apr 23, 2006

Here's what NOT to look at: Horsepower rating.

What matters is CFM and amperage (well, and voltage, 220 if you can suppy it).

Also don't get an oilless, and always choose cast iron over aluminum pump.

Like welders, get the biggest most powerful compressor you can afford. A good standard size for a garage is 60 gallon - they usually draw under 20 amps and blow at least 10 CFM.

Bobbo3234 · Apr 24, 2006

mainly impacts and just general air tools to work on the rig.

crash2 · Apr 27, 2006

For right now bobby I would look into a small portable unit.

Totalled · Apr 30, 2006

I have a 5 hp oiless coleman I got at costco. 115v. It works great for the thype of use you listed. Using a pig DA or air sander, even a HVLP gun for more than spot repair draggs it down though... but I rent, so no 220 for me.

Brandon · May 23, 2006

love mine..

http://www.industrial-air-compressors.com/air-compressor-3-0.html

if you get a small portable deal it will always have a use, if you get a larger wheelable one don't waste your money - get an oil less real deal. So.. get the sub $100 one or the above $800 one, forget anything in the middle

War-Jeeper · May 23, 2006

Mine is quite similar to this one just a couple years older and man it will do anything i throw at it! got it used for 200 bucks too and it looks brand new

http://www.devilbissparts.com/devil..._compressor/oil_free/single_cylinder/5hp.html

CrustyJeep · May 23, 2006

Bobbo3234 said:
mainly impacts and just general air tools to work on the rig.

That's what I said too. Them I started using my die grinders more and more, and next thing you know, I need 15 CFM

JOOP · May 23, 2006

I bought a 21 gallon from crusty last year, Love it. Works for everything I need. But I dont know the spec's on it.

War-Jeeper · May 23, 2006

CrustyJeep said:
That's what I said too. Them I started using my die grinders more and more, and next thing you know, I need 15 CFM

Hahahaha i was smart enough to research before buying but i cant find the info page i used to decide what i wanted hmmmm get back to ya'll on that once i find it again

War-Jeeper · May 23, 2006

O snap sorry bout the double post but i just relized i have it book marked hahaha wow im so smart i amaze myself. Here this may help in your decision

http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/catalog/comparingcompressors.php