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View Full Version : Air compressors davebloomer 05-20-2009, 03:59 PM Haven't seen a thread on this anywhere... To those of you who are painting and runinng air tools at home... what size air compressors are you using? CFMs, tank size, HP, and all that good stuff... brands names would help a lot too. thanks a lot davebloomer 05-20-2009, 05:16 PM oh, and will I be able to find one that runs off 110 that will do the job? MailManX2 05-20-2009, 06:21 PM Haven't seen a thread on this anywhere... To those of you who are painting and runinng air tools at home... what size air compressors are you using? CFMs, tank size, HP, and all that good stuff... brands names would help a lot too. thanks a lot I have a Quincy 7.5hp 22cfm@175psi, 80 gallon tank, 220 volt. I've had it about 5 years and if I remember right it cost about $1900 delivered. 65fleet 05-21-2009, 08:38 AM i just bought a 80 gal kobalt from lowes.... 4.5 running hp, 15 cfm at 90 psi i think 850 deliverd sleepertruck72 05-23-2009, 06:14 PM I have a Campbell Hausfeld 60 Gal. I use air tools, and have painted a little bit with it. I use 3/8" fittings, with 1/2" hose. It keeps up with my 110 lb sandblaster from Harbor Freight. It gets the job done, but If you plan on doing some serious work with it daily I would maybe get an 80 gallon. I paid $750 or so delivered IIRC. 60 Gallon 230 volt 10.3 avg. SCFM @ 90 psi Max 135 psi 7 Peak h.p. 5.5 ? running h.p. LONGHAIR 05-24-2009, 08:18 AM There are lots of compressor threads around here. This one ( http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=345145) is going on in General Discussion right now. Driveway Dreams 05-24-2009, 10:08 AM Check out autobodytoolmart.com. They have great prices on ingersol-rand. MOJO1963GMC 06-04-2009, 02:14 PM i just bought a 80 gal kobalt from lowes.... 4.5 running hp, 15 cfm at 90 psi i think 850 deliverd That's about what you want. First you have to ask yourself, what tools and how do you want to use it? I have a 30 gallon Kobalt upright on wheels that I like alot, but it's not the right compressor if I want to paint or run a big sandblaster or a D/A sander.....but that's okay for me. I have plenty of electric sanders and the only sandblaster I have is a little hobby one. Get a compressor that is oil lubed, benefits are it is quieter and the motor lasts longer. Get you a good hose (50' min) and plenty of quick release attachments. Set you up a filter and dehumidifier. Make sure the compressor has the ability to drain the water out of the bottom of the tank. You'd be surprised how much water your compressor will suck in and will rust out your tank if not drained. Keep your air tools oiled. Just a few drops every so often will do it.... Driveway Dreams 06-04-2009, 06:00 PM A little tip to quiet your compressor: There are mufflers available for them that make a world of difference. If it is in the garage you can actually run it almost anytime and not disturb the people in the house...or the neighbors for that matter. ShowSS12 06-21-2009, 12:57 AM A little tip to quiet your compressor: There are mufflers available for them that make a world of difference. If it is in the garage you can actually run it almost anytime and not disturb the people in the house...or the neighbors for that matter. any link on where to get some mufflers? |