Blackfly

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I want to buy a compressor so I can work on my car. What size is reasonable? Personal experience with quality of brands?

NEED MO POWA!

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I got an 80 gallon, 6.5 hp, 175 psi Devilbiss Pro Air. Had it for about 10 yrs now and still works fine. I would definitely recommend that brand. It might be a bit overkill for your needs but the smaller ones were just not cutting it for me. This is one of the things i would say to get a bigger one if possible, you wont regret it. A compressor should last you many years as long as you keep up with the maintenance like draining it and changing the oil.

03Sssnake

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The biggest and best you can afford and fit in your garage I unfortunately went the cheap route several years ago with a coleman black max 35 gallon and will be replacing that POS soon. I should have gone bigger, as the damn thing always runs when I am operating tools...

Blackfly

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DAMN! That had to be over $1K!

How about this one?
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I still have to consider hoses and supporting tools.

HioSSilver

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What are you gonna be doing with it?
If you intend on running sanders, grinders or painting you need 5hp at a minimum.

For running a impact or very light grinding/cutoff wheel, the one you posted would be ok.

c0rey

blackfly, that one looks to be 220. is your garage wired for 220 or will you need to factor that into the price of the entire set up? also be sure to compare cfm's from one compressor to the next.

i picked up this one from northern tools as a x-mas gift to myself
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too..._158284_158284

it runs flawlessly and never has a problem keeping up with my drills, grinder, cut off wheel etc....


good luck with your purchase and when i upgraded to my current unit i was happy as a clam!

Gipraw

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I have this one in my shop, and I have been very pleased with it so far. It is 110v, which I wanted so I could use it at the house when I needed to.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5221_200375221

00fastta

220V and 110V both go into houses. You just need to make sure you have the conduit running by your garage or if your laundry room is by the garage run parallel (IF YOU HAVE THE CURRENT CAPACITY!) wires or add conduit from the main breaker. I'd just buy a 110 V.

chasgiv3

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This one should work for you! On sale on Ebay right now!
http://compare.ebay.com/like/2508518...Types&var=sbar

I think this one runs on 480Volt 3 phase.....LOL

Blackfly

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Good point. 110v jotting this down. Is there a decent sized compressor at that voltage? I'm doing research but any additional info is helpful.

I really only plan on working on my car, rotating tires etc. I really don't expect I ill be painting my car.

Nine Ball

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If you are not painting a car or using air sanders, a smaller one works just as good as a large one. Tools are operated by PSI, not volume of the tank. I've had one similar to this for almost 9 years now, it still works for 95% of what I use in the shop.

http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_101...7&blockType=L7

I've got a larger one too, but the small one gets used the most.

HioSSilver

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You might be better off with a cordless/electric impact. Those things are pretty handy and powerfull

00fastta

Eh a small 180 psi max air compressor isn't very much and is almost a necessity in garages.

00fastta

Yeah I'd go check out sears or something like that.

Cam72aro

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The husky's at home depot run a around 500 bucks. I have a westward from grainger. Get the biggest you can afford. If you get a small tank the compressor will be running non stop to supply and sometimes fall behind on what tool you might be running. This is the one I have.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/SPE...E96?Pid=search

I got it at employee price because I had a buddy work there. Buy a good compressor and it will last for a lot of years. The husky from home depot is made by campbell hausfeld. My dad bought one in 99 and it has painted and done body work on several cars with no failure.

mitchntx

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I use my DeWalt 18V 1/2", 3/8" and 1/4" drive impacts a LOT more than I use my pneaumatic gear.

However, die grinders, cut-off wheels and sanding discs is a different story.

bigfatls6

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This is the one I have and have run air sander and all kinds of stuff. I have had it a little over 2 years and like it alot. Its anoying if your compressor runs all the time.
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

CAMAROWITHBASS

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anything ingersol rand or Quincy, I worked at Northern Tool for 3 years so i know my ****. I used to work in the shop repairing equipment.

00fastta

You all don't know the first thing about buying things like this. Look at the current. That husky is max 22 A...That is a LOT. Make sure your circuit breakers can handle it.

Blackfly

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lol!

THIS! FTMFW!

I bought an Ingersoll Rand 110v. 2 HP 135psi a 2 year Warranty and a Kobalt Pneumatic tool kit and 25' 1/4" hose for $698 (my mother-in-law works for Lowes so I scooped her up and got a 10% discount)

My major concerns when buying this product was not having enough air power to work on my ride. I don't know **** about building a motor but I plan on buying a used ls1 and rebuilding it (learn that way). It's just a goal.

My other concern was buying something that required an electrician. I didn't want to pay an electrician to come out and hook-up a 220v... the guy at Lowes said I would pay about $200 to get that type installed. I don't know, for sure, what it would have cost as I did not get any quotes. I really didn't want to hassle with that anyway.

I have 30 days to return the item if i don't like it. I hope this gets the job done without any hassles.