What Compressor To Buy????
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What Compressor To Buy???? Yes, I understand this question has been asked over and over. And I tied of running around trying to find one. What I'm looking for, is a compressor that will give me about 10CFM @90, at a reasonable price. But have looking at some I don't think that is possible.
What is SCFM???? I know that S stands for Standard, but is there a difference? A guy at work says not really.
I'm some what in the process of making own compressor. But after last night, I'm about ready to cut my loses and buy one. My good deal of a motor gave out, but I did find a possible replacement at Harbor Freight. Only a two week waiting period!
If I can find one for about $400.00 or so I'll just buy one.
Thanks.
What is SCFM???? I know that S stands for Standard, but is there a difference? A guy at work says not really.
I'm some what in the process of making own compressor. But after last night, I'm about ready to cut my loses and buy one. My good deal of a motor gave out, but I did find a possible replacement at Harbor Freight. Only a two week waiting period!
If I can find one for about $400.00 or so I'll just buy one.
Thanks.
Tractor Supply Company has a 60-gallon, 10-11 cfm Campbell-Hausfeld compressor on sale right now for $399 (at least in the circular I got last week it was). Has a cast iron pump, which is nicer than aluminum with sleeves.
I don't know if this link will work, but I'll try it:
http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/...&Special=false
SCFM is the same (to me) as CFM.
Where things get funny is "assisted" CFM... which is a measurement of just opening the valve on the tank and measuring flow ("assisted" by the tank). That's a stupid concept and just a marketing ploy.
I don't know if this link will work, but I'll try it:
http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/...&Special=false
SCFM is the same (to me) as CFM.
Where things get funny is "assisted" CFM... which is a measurement of just opening the valve on the tank and measuring flow ("assisted" by the tank). That's a stupid concept and just a marketing ploy.
For $400, look for something used. You will probably get a good deal that way. If you have 220V to plug into, then definately go that route.
Anything with a twin cylinder and oiled will be good, if it includes an after cooler that's nice too. The single cylinder oil free compressors are noisey, and don't flow much air. They're basically throw away compressors if you use them much.
Anything with a twin cylinder and oiled will be good, if it includes an after cooler that's nice too. The single cylinder oil free compressors are noisey, and don't flow much air. They're basically throw away compressors if you use them much.
Be very careful buying used. Shop compressors have a shelf life of 15-20 years, and I'd be wary of having one around that long unless it was kept in a temp controlled building and drained religiously. If you buy used you have no idea how it was maintained.
A guy I work with just about got killed last week when his compressor blew.....the motor came off and hit him in the neck/face, the tank ended up on the other side of the garage. The tank was corroded and finally let go. Sometimes you can see where the weak spots are and get rid of it in time, but they rust from the inside out. And DO NOT, unless you are a certified pressure vessel welder, try to fix an air tank.
-Josh
A guy I work with just about got killed last week when his compressor blew.....the motor came off and hit him in the neck/face, the tank ended up on the other side of the garage. The tank was corroded and finally let go. Sometimes you can see where the weak spots are and get rid of it in time, but they rust from the inside out. And DO NOT, unless you are a certified pressure vessel welder, try to fix an air tank.
-Josh
Tractor Supply Company has a 60-gallon, 10-11 cfm Campbell-Hausfeld compressor on sale right now for $399 (at least in the circular I got last week it was). Has a cast iron pump, which is nicer than aluminum with sleeves.
I don't know if this link will work, but I'll try it:
http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/...&Special=false
SCFM is the same (to me) as CFM.
Where things get funny is "assisted" CFM... which is a measurement of just opening the valve on the tank and measuring flow ("assisted" by the tank). That's a stupid concept and just a marketing ploy.
I don't know if this link will work, but I'll try it:
http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/...&Special=false
SCFM is the same (to me) as CFM.
Where things get funny is "assisted" CFM... which is a measurement of just opening the valve on the tank and measuring flow ("assisted" by the tank). That's a stupid concept and just a marketing ploy.
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SCFM= Standard Cubic Feet per Minute
I assume we all know what CFM means, but standard means it is at standard temperature and pressure, which is 0 celsius and 1 atmosphre. This is because CFM can change with temp and pressure so they give you the stats at set temp and pressure that the rest of the industry can use as a standard. If you still looking for a compressor I've been working at sears for last 2 1/2 years and could help you with a craftsman one.
I assume we all know what CFM means, but standard means it is at standard temperature and pressure, which is 0 celsius and 1 atmosphre. This is because CFM can change with temp and pressure so they give you the stats at set temp and pressure that the rest of the industry can use as a standard. If you still looking for a compressor I've been working at sears for last 2 1/2 years and could help you with a craftsman one.