What's a decent size for a compressor?
02-09-2006, 05:26 PM
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What's a decent size for a compressor? I'm looking to do mainly air ratchets, impacts, and minor stuff like nailers/sanders. Is a 20gal enough?
What about if I wanted to sandblast? Would that require a step up? Like a 50+?
Thinking about a ~5hp 20-25gal setup. Home use, not a shop. Don't want to waste my money and get some underpowered POS, but don't want to go crazy either.
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What about if I wanted to sandblast? Would that require a step up? Like a 50+?
Thinking about a ~5hp 20-25gal setup. Home use, not a shop. Don't want to waste my money and get some underpowered POS, but don't want to go crazy either.
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02-09-2006, 07:07 PM
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ive blasted with our 5hp 25 gallon, you have to wait every so often, but for most air tools, its plenty. If i was doing lots of blasting, lots of impact wrench, etc, i'd get a bigger one. If you're gonna use a DA sander alot, get a bigger one, for some reason they use LOTS of air..
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02-09-2006, 08:03 PM
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Get the biggest you can possibly afford. Avoid and oil-free compressor (I have one... they are noisey and do not have the service life or duty cycle of a traditional pump). My current 32 gal 110v Husky is okay, but when it dies, I plan to get serious with an IR 220v (~15cfm) and at least 60 gal.
02-10-2006, 09:40 AM
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This is just a weekend project kinda thing, nothing super long term or fancy. I wanted a 20-25 because they are relatively small and portable, whereas something like a 60 would require 220 and a more permanent install. Not to mention the initial cost.
Then again, doing it right the first time...
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Then again, doing it right the first time...
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02-17-2006, 04:36 PM
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I had a 30 gallon oil-free compressor, but when it came time to use a DA sander, HVLP gun, and different tools that require more CFM it was limited. I went and got a 60 gallon and so far it has proved to be all I need. A 90 or bigger would be nice, but a 60 is really all I need. Also, the 220v is not that hard to do, it's not as "permanent" as you think it would be. It's a judment call and it's alot like buying a cam, once you buy one, you'll wish you got a bigger one.
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02-21-2006, 10:35 PM
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02-22-2006, 10:32 AM
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I have a craftsman professional 30 gal/6hp oil lubed. I bought it for about 400, it was worth the money though. Don't get a oil free a/c they are alot louder and don't last nearly as long.
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Originally Posted by greatwhitess
The tank sicze isn't the only thing to consider. You want to keep the cfm above5.5 or so @90psi or you will be like the guy above with the 2gal. (no offense)
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Don't get a Craftsman, Campbell-hausfeld, or any other cheap brand, spend the extra money and get an Ingersoll-Rand compressor. I had a Campbell-Hausfeld lasted about 4 months, piece of crap. My mom has my Craftsman about 6 years old, it sounds like it's about to go out, makes a really bad knocking noise. I bought the craftsman for airing up tires, and small impacts (1/4 and 3/8). I currently have a 7.5hp (25 cfm @ 175 psi) Ingersoll-Rand compressor, this compressor is a beast, takes about 5 minutes to air up a 20.8-38 tractor tire and it can do it all day long. My craftsman took about 30-45 minutes depending on how long its been running, this is what cause my craftsman to knock.
When looking at a compressor make sure to get a two stage compressor becaue they have a continuous duty operation.
When looking at a compressor make sure to get a two stage compressor becaue they have a continuous duty operation.