Air compressor reccomendations?
09-01-2004, 08:10 PM
#1
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Air compressor reccomendations?
Trying to figure out what compressor to get for the garage. My
trusty R-22 bottle and minipump just isn't going to cut it. :)
Seems the only way to get enough umph for a grinder is to go with
at least 7.5 CFM @ 90 PSI. At that rate the compressor gets too
big and probably much more than I need. What I want is a hotdog or
dual hotdog setup, but they only go so far. Guess a standup would
be ok, just have to find where to put it. And unless I run another
outlet, 120VAC is the source voltage.
The most common application (apart from airing up tires) will be
an impact wrench (butterfly and/or ratchet style). Doubt I'll
ever paint with it so oiled/oilless doesn't make beans for difference.
Clues?
--
DougW
trusty R-22 bottle and minipump just isn't going to cut it. :)
Seems the only way to get enough umph for a grinder is to go with
at least 7.5 CFM @ 90 PSI. At that rate the compressor gets too
big and probably much more than I need. What I want is a hotdog or
dual hotdog setup, but they only go so far. Guess a standup would
be ok, just have to find where to put it. And unless I run another
outlet, 120VAC is the source voltage.
The most common application (apart from airing up tires) will be
an impact wrench (butterfly and/or ratchet style). Doubt I'll
ever paint with it so oiled/oilless doesn't make beans for difference.
Clues?
--
DougW
09-01-2004, 09:19 PM
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Re: Air compressor reccomendations?
You doubt you'll ever paint with it but I almost garantee that you will at
some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to power
a air wrench for a short burst.
JoBo
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:PDtZc.76647$wo.28847@okepread06...
> Trying to figure out what compressor to get for the garage. My
> trusty R-22 bottle and minipump just isn't going to cut it. :)
>
> Seems the only way to get enough umph for a grinder is to go with
> at least 7.5 CFM @ 90 PSI. At that rate the compressor gets too
> big and probably much more than I need. What I want is a hotdog or
> dual hotdog setup, but they only go so far. Guess a standup would
> be ok, just have to find where to put it. And unless I run another
> outlet, 120VAC is the source voltage.
>
> The most common application (apart from airing up tires) will be
> an impact wrench (butterfly and/or ratchet style). Doubt I'll
> ever paint with it so oiled/oilless doesn't make beans for difference.
>
> Clues?
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to power
a air wrench for a short burst.
JoBo
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:PDtZc.76647$wo.28847@okepread06...
> Trying to figure out what compressor to get for the garage. My
> trusty R-22 bottle and minipump just isn't going to cut it. :)
>
> Seems the only way to get enough umph for a grinder is to go with
> at least 7.5 CFM @ 90 PSI. At that rate the compressor gets too
> big and probably much more than I need. What I want is a hotdog or
> dual hotdog setup, but they only go so far. Guess a standup would
> be ok, just have to find where to put it. And unless I run another
> outlet, 120VAC is the source voltage.
>
> The most common application (apart from airing up tires) will be
> an impact wrench (butterfly and/or ratchet style). Doubt I'll
> ever paint with it so oiled/oilless doesn't make beans for difference.
>
> Clues?
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
09-01-2004, 09:19 PM
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Re: Air compressor reccomendations?
You doubt you'll ever paint with it but I almost garantee that you will at
some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to power
a air wrench for a short burst.
JoBo
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:PDtZc.76647$wo.28847@okepread06...
> Trying to figure out what compressor to get for the garage. My
> trusty R-22 bottle and minipump just isn't going to cut it. :)
>
> Seems the only way to get enough umph for a grinder is to go with
> at least 7.5 CFM @ 90 PSI. At that rate the compressor gets too
> big and probably much more than I need. What I want is a hotdog or
> dual hotdog setup, but they only go so far. Guess a standup would
> be ok, just have to find where to put it. And unless I run another
> outlet, 120VAC is the source voltage.
>
> The most common application (apart from airing up tires) will be
> an impact wrench (butterfly and/or ratchet style). Doubt I'll
> ever paint with it so oiled/oilless doesn't make beans for difference.
>
> Clues?
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to power
a air wrench for a short burst.
JoBo
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:PDtZc.76647$wo.28847@okepread06...
> Trying to figure out what compressor to get for the garage. My
> trusty R-22 bottle and minipump just isn't going to cut it. :)
>
> Seems the only way to get enough umph for a grinder is to go with
> at least 7.5 CFM @ 90 PSI. At that rate the compressor gets too
> big and probably much more than I need. What I want is a hotdog or
> dual hotdog setup, but they only go so far. Guess a standup would
> be ok, just have to find where to put it. And unless I run another
> outlet, 120VAC is the source voltage.
>
> The most common application (apart from airing up tires) will be
> an impact wrench (butterfly and/or ratchet style). Doubt I'll
> ever paint with it so oiled/oilless doesn't make beans for difference.
>
> Clues?
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
09-01-2004, 09:19 PM
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Re: Air compressor reccomendations?
You doubt you'll ever paint with it but I almost garantee that you will at
some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to power
a air wrench for a short burst.
JoBo
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:PDtZc.76647$wo.28847@okepread06...
> Trying to figure out what compressor to get for the garage. My
> trusty R-22 bottle and minipump just isn't going to cut it. :)
>
> Seems the only way to get enough umph for a grinder is to go with
> at least 7.5 CFM @ 90 PSI. At that rate the compressor gets too
> big and probably much more than I need. What I want is a hotdog or
> dual hotdog setup, but they only go so far. Guess a standup would
> be ok, just have to find where to put it. And unless I run another
> outlet, 120VAC is the source voltage.
>
> The most common application (apart from airing up tires) will be
> an impact wrench (butterfly and/or ratchet style). Doubt I'll
> ever paint with it so oiled/oilless doesn't make beans for difference.
>
> Clues?
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to power
a air wrench for a short burst.
JoBo
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:PDtZc.76647$wo.28847@okepread06...
> Trying to figure out what compressor to get for the garage. My
> trusty R-22 bottle and minipump just isn't going to cut it. :)
>
> Seems the only way to get enough umph for a grinder is to go with
> at least 7.5 CFM @ 90 PSI. At that rate the compressor gets too
> big and probably much more than I need. What I want is a hotdog or
> dual hotdog setup, but they only go so far. Guess a standup would
> be ok, just have to find where to put it. And unless I run another
> outlet, 120VAC is the source voltage.
>
> The most common application (apart from airing up tires) will be
> an impact wrench (butterfly and/or ratchet style). Doubt I'll
> ever paint with it so oiled/oilless doesn't make beans for difference.
>
> Clues?
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
09-01-2004, 10:07 PM
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Re: Air compressor reccomendations?
I like the three horse, two twenty volt, and lots of rest breaks.
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Jo Bo wrote:
>
> You doubt you'll ever paint with it but I almost garantee that you will at
> some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
> hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
> outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
> problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
> when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
> ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
> much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to power
> a air wrench for a short burst.
> JoBo
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jo Bo wrote:
>
> You doubt you'll ever paint with it but I almost garantee that you will at
> some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
> hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
> outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
> problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
> when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
> ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
> much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to power
> a air wrench for a short burst.
> JoBo
09-01-2004, 10:07 PM
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Re: Air compressor reccomendations?
I like the three horse, two twenty volt, and lots of rest breaks.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jo Bo wrote:
>
> You doubt you'll ever paint with it but I almost garantee that you will at
> some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
> hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
> outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
> problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
> when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
> ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
> much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to power
> a air wrench for a short burst.
> JoBo
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jo Bo wrote:
>
> You doubt you'll ever paint with it but I almost garantee that you will at
> some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
> hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
> outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
> problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
> when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
> ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
> much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to power
> a air wrench for a short burst.
> JoBo
09-01-2004, 10:07 PM
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Re: Air compressor reccomendations?
I like the three horse, two twenty volt, and lots of rest breaks.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jo Bo wrote:
>
> You doubt you'll ever paint with it but I almost garantee that you will at
> some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
> hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
> outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
> problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
> when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
> ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
> much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to power
> a air wrench for a short burst.
> JoBo
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Jo Bo wrote:
>
> You doubt you'll ever paint with it but I almost garantee that you will at
> some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
> hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
> outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
> problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
> when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
> ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
> much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to power
> a air wrench for a short burst.
> JoBo
09-01-2004, 10:59 PM
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Re: Air compressor reccomendations?
Harbor Freight SEEMS to have some 'possibly' good compressors at a good
price.
Buy a good one that will have enough reserve and CFM for you and it will
last decades! And then you can sell it! lol
So I agree with Jo Bo!
I had to find many components to put together my
Ole Air Compressor,
with a motor here,
a compressor pump there,
here a line,
there a control,
everywhere an air hose. E I E I owe! lol
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
With a homebuilt air compressor and a good one that was donated to me and is
in my way taking up space! ;-)
"Jo Bo" <jromas@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:jyuZc.279508$fv.168085@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> You doubt you'll ever paint with it but I almost garantee that you will at
> some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
> hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
> outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
> problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
> when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
> ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
> much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to
> power
> a air wrench for a short burst.
> JoBo
price.
Buy a good one that will have enough reserve and CFM for you and it will
last decades! And then you can sell it! lol
So I agree with Jo Bo!
I had to find many components to put together my
Ole Air Compressor,
with a motor here,
a compressor pump there,
here a line,
there a control,
everywhere an air hose. E I E I owe! lol
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
With a homebuilt air compressor and a good one that was donated to me and is
in my way taking up space! ;-)
"Jo Bo" <jromas@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:jyuZc.279508$fv.168085@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> You doubt you'll ever paint with it but I almost garantee that you will at
> some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
> hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
> outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
> problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
> when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
> ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
> much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to
> power
> a air wrench for a short burst.
> JoBo
09-01-2004, 10:59 PM
#9
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Re: Air compressor reccomendations?
Harbor Freight SEEMS to have some 'possibly' good compressors at a good
price.
Buy a good one that will have enough reserve and CFM for you and it will
last decades! And then you can sell it! lol
So I agree with Jo Bo!
I had to find many components to put together my
Ole Air Compressor,
with a motor here,
a compressor pump there,
here a line,
there a control,
everywhere an air hose. E I E I owe! lol
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
With a homebuilt air compressor and a good one that was donated to me and is
in my way taking up space! ;-)
"Jo Bo" <jromas@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:jyuZc.279508$fv.168085@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> You doubt you'll ever paint with it but I almost garantee that you will at
> some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
> hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
> outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
> problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
> when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
> ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
> much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to
> power
> a air wrench for a short burst.
> JoBo
price.
Buy a good one that will have enough reserve and CFM for you and it will
last decades! And then you can sell it! lol
So I agree with Jo Bo!
I had to find many components to put together my
Ole Air Compressor,
with a motor here,
a compressor pump there,
here a line,
there a control,
everywhere an air hose. E I E I owe! lol
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
With a homebuilt air compressor and a good one that was donated to me and is
in my way taking up space! ;-)
"Jo Bo" <jromas@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:jyuZc.279508$fv.168085@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> You doubt you'll ever paint with it but I almost garantee that you will at
> some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
> hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
> outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
> problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
> when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
> ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
> much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to
> power
> a air wrench for a short burst.
> JoBo
09-01-2004, 10:59 PM
#10
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Posts: n/a
Re: Air compressor reccomendations?
Harbor Freight SEEMS to have some 'possibly' good compressors at a good
price.
Buy a good one that will have enough reserve and CFM for you and it will
last decades! And then you can sell it! lol
So I agree with Jo Bo!
I had to find many components to put together my
Ole Air Compressor,
with a motor here,
a compressor pump there,
here a line,
there a control,
everywhere an air hose. E I E I owe! lol
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
With a homebuilt air compressor and a good one that was donated to me and is
in my way taking up space! ;-)
"Jo Bo" <jromas@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:jyuZc.279508$fv.168085@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> You doubt you'll ever paint with it but I almost garantee that you will at
> some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
> hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
> outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
> problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
> when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
> ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
> much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to
> power
> a air wrench for a short burst.
> JoBo
price.
Buy a good one that will have enough reserve and CFM for you and it will
last decades! And then you can sell it! lol
So I agree with Jo Bo!
I had to find many components to put together my
Ole Air Compressor,
with a motor here,
a compressor pump there,
here a line,
there a control,
everywhere an air hose. E I E I owe! lol
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
With a homebuilt air compressor and a good one that was donated to me and is
in my way taking up space! ;-)
"Jo Bo" <jromas@columbus.rr.com> wrote in message
news:jyuZc.279508$fv.168085@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> You doubt you'll ever paint with it but I almost garantee that you will at
> some point. Bite the bullet and get something like the 60 gallon upright 7
> hp made by cambell hausfield at Home depot. You'll need to run a 240v
> outlet. I got one six months ago and gave my old 3 hp to my brother. Only
> problem isthe intake is noised and the sixty gallon tank rings like a bell
> when it's running. But with that much reserve you can do a lot without it
> ever coming on The pancake ones are fine for nail guns and tires but not
> much more. I have a 2 hp one for portability. They might be enough to
> power
> a air wrench for a short burst.
> JoBo
