Initial compressor startup / impact gun questions
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Initial compressor startup / impact gun questions On the first startup of my compressor, should I run it with the hose on it or without? It says to just crank up the regulator all the way and let it run for half an hour, but it doesn't specify whether the hose should be on there or not.
As for tools, I need to pick up a nice impact gun and some sockets, however I'm unsure on what size I should get. Should I go with the 3/8 or 1/2" for the impact gun? Which would be most useful for wheel lugs and big bolts in general. This won't be used for anything crazy, just don't want to buy one size and realize later on that I should have gone with a different one.
As for tools, I need to pick up a nice impact gun and some sockets, however I'm unsure on what size I should get. Should I go with the 3/8 or 1/2" for the impact gun? Which would be most useful for wheel lugs and big bolts in general. This won't be used for anything crazy, just don't want to buy one size and realize later on that I should have gone with a different one.
Jon, get the 1/2" for big bolts and lug nuts. Ingersol is a good brand to buy. Dont worry about the hose being hooked up or not, the volume isnt enough to worry about.
Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
On the first startup of my compressor, should I run it with the hose on it or without? It says to just crank up the regulator all the way and let it run for half an hour, but it doesn't specify whether the hose should be on there or not.
As for tools, I need to pick up a nice impact gun and some sockets, however I'm unsure on what size I should get. Should I go with the 3/8 or 1/2" for the impact gun? Which would be most useful for wheel lugs and big bolts in general. This won't be used for anything crazy, just don't want to buy one size and realize later on that I should have gone with a different one.
As for tools, I need to pick up a nice impact gun and some sockets, however I'm unsure on what size I should get. Should I go with the 3/8 or 1/2" for the impact gun? Which would be most useful for wheel lugs and big bolts in general. This won't be used for anything crazy, just don't want to buy one size and realize later on that I should have gone with a different one.
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Gotcha. Thanks for the info. I've had my eye on an ingersoll rand. I was questioning about the hose because if the hose is on, wouldn't the engine stop running after it reached pressure? Whereas if the hose was not on, it would just run the whole time?
If you had the valve wide open, then it would run the whole time and never build pressure, but bleed off. I havent heard of doing that though. Hose on or having a valve on is the same thing.
My initial start up was without the hose. I just left the regulator as it was (preset at the factory) opened the drain plug and let it run 15 minutes per the instructions.
After 15 minutes, closed the valve and let if fill until it cut off....so far so good.
After 15 minutes, closed the valve and let if fill until it cut off....so far so good.
And for the impact, I'd opt for the 1/2" drive.
Craftsman had a good deal going on a kit a while back. 1/2" drive impact, 3/8" wratchet and some other assorted accessories...
Craftsman had a good deal going on a kit a while back. 1/2" drive impact, 3/8" wratchet and some other assorted accessories...
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I'm not sure about going with craftsman tools. I know they aren't crap, but at the same time they're not exactly the greatest either. I'm liking the ingersoll rand products and hear a lot of good things about them.
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Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
I'm not sure about going with craftsman tools. I know they aren't crap, but at the same time they're not exactly the greatest either. I'm liking the ingersoll rand products and hear a lot of good things about them.
I know they're not top of the line, but they fit my budget!!
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Originally Posted by marv
My initial start up was without the hose. I just left the regulator as it was (preset at the factory) opened the drain plug and let it run 15 minutes per the instructions.
After 15 minutes, closed the valve and let if fill until it cut off....so far so good.
After 15 minutes, closed the valve and let if fill until it cut off....so far so good.
