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    Lets talk air compressors...

    I got a small garage. I just need to get an air compressor. I'm used to having a HUGE compressor to run my tools because I used to be at a shop that required my own tools. Now since I have all these tools at my house, I need to get some air to them.

    What would be a good size air compressor to run my tools? I need to know the HP and the gallons I should get. I'm completely stuck on this now. Thanks.
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    #2
    Quincy /thread

    here you go this is all you need



    edit: if you shop around and look and wait for a sale you can pick up the one in the link for about 900 bucks a few times a year
    Originally posted by Fusion
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      #3
      now that is NICE! But... do I need the 60 gallons? I like knowing it has 5hp too. Is that compressor quiet?
      I got a fender roller now! LMK if you need me to roll your fenders or want to rent the tool from me locally.

      Paypal: vdang5@gmail.com

      Delta Auto Care
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      Herndon, VA
      703.435.1375

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        #4
        if your gonna use an impact a lot or a DA sander air drill, or other high CFM tools

        YES YOU NEED THE volume. The volume keeps your compressor from 100% duty cycles to try and keep up with multiple tools or high volume tools and gives it time to rest and cool. You will need to invest in a high quality air dyer too.

        Oh what ever you do dont get a oilless 110v they are junk and really loud. You need something with that has oil lubed compressor.

        For reference, my brother is running that compressor with a his old 80gal tank from his H.F. crappo one that took a shit as a secondary reserve tank. it lets him do anything whit out the compressor running it self to death
        Originally posted by Fusion
        If a car is the epitome of freedom, than an electric car is house arrest with your wife titty fucking your next door neighbor.
        The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money. -Alexis de Tocqueville


        The Desire to Save Humanity is Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule it- H. L. Mencken

        Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants.
        William Pitt-

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          #5
          Hmmm. That is good to know. It's funny how long I've worked in a shop and I know nothing about compressors lol.
          I got a fender roller now! LMK if you need me to roll your fenders or want to rent the tool from me locally.

          Paypal: vdang5@gmail.com

          Delta Auto Care
          2875-C Towerview Road
          Herndon, VA
          703.435.1375

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            #6
            I have this & love it.



            Yes it has to run almost continuously but it is designed to.

            I got it at an IR store for 269.00 last year and actually just came in from using it.

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              #7
              Originally posted by parkerbink View Post
              I have this & love it.



              Yes it has to run almost continuously but it is designed to.

              I got it at an IR store for 269.00 last year and actually just came in from using it.
              yeah those are great for light work, Finnish air nailer, staple gun, framing nailer, shit like that. A good efficient impact is about the biggest draw I would want to put on it.
              Originally posted by Fusion
              If a car is the epitome of freedom, than an electric car is house arrest with your wife titty fucking your next door neighbor.
              The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money. -Alexis de Tocqueville


              The Desire to Save Humanity is Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule it- H. L. Mencken

              Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants.
              William Pitt-

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                #8
                I run this:



                And this.



                With no problems.

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                  #9
                  So I am looking at something smaller for my parents garage... I'll upgrade to a 240v system when I move into my own. I talked to a friend and he said the 33gal craftsman works for him and does a good enough job.

                  So my question now is whats the difference between craftsman profession and the non-professional one?
                  I got a fender roller now! LMK if you need me to roll your fenders or want to rent the tool from me locally.

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                  Herndon, VA
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                    #10
                    The bad about the first system is the amperage draw, 21 volts. Most garages of a few years back are not designed with 220V nor more than 40 amps so between the compressor and lights you will soon start popping fuzes or breakers.

                    Needs to be on it's own dedicated circuit. Mount outside on concrete pad and build a building around it to knock down the noise.
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                      #11
                      I worked on compressors for 4 years ranging from 3 hp to 900 hp. First you need add the the cfm of all your air tools or at least the most amount of air tools you'll have running at the same time. Then buy a compressor which makes that amount of air @ 90 psi. MAKE SURE ITS RATED CAPACITY IS AT 90 PSI. A lot advertise then you read the fine print and its at 40 PSI. The size of the tank saves you money because your pump doesnt have to constantly turn on and off.

                      Always buy oil lubed. Oiless are crap. Never buy one that runs at 3450 rpm. Buy a 175 psi one if you can. Good brands are Quincy, Emglo, Champion, IR, DeVillbiss, Saylor-Beall. If you can find an old worthington "Buffalo Balls" thats a find and a half.

                      Personally I recommend Champion with an R10 pump. They dont have reed valves they have disc valves. Last a lot longer.
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                        #12
                        Ive got a craftsman 3HP, twin cyl 25 gallon long comprssor.

                        Ive done everything from impct to cutoffs to DA with it. ITs portable and strong. When i move to my new space ill be goin to 50+ gallon def.


                        HAving the thing running all the time when blasting is not fun


                        Looks like they make it with a weaker motor now, but this is the one



                        its is quiet!
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by evil_twin View Post
                          So I am looking at something smaller for my parents garage... I'll upgrade to a 240v system when I move into my own. I talked to a friend and he said the 33gal craftsman works for him and does a good enough job.

                          So my question now is whats the difference between craftsman profession and the non-professional one?
                          I have one of those 33gal 110v oilless, and I hate it. I have been moveing around to much to in the last few years to be able to replace my quincy that I sold before I moved out west.

                          I hate it, I hate it, I hate it. But its better than doing everything by hand, it runs all the time and makes a unbearable racket , have to run it at about 115psi to have any power with most of my air tools.

                          get a good one that has a oil lubed compressor (much quieter) and really if your gonna use lots of air tools and the high CFM demand ones you really need 220v
                          Originally posted by Fusion
                          If a car is the epitome of freedom, than an electric car is house arrest with your wife titty fucking your next door neighbor.
                          The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public's money. -Alexis de Tocqueville


                          The Desire to Save Humanity is Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule it- H. L. Mencken

                          Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants.
                          William Pitt-

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                            #14


                            Good read here about Eatons

                            Getting a little ahead of my self as garage construction hasn't even started but based on the invaluable assistance this board provides I have pretty much decided on one of the following: Eaton PP05V060I1 or Quincy 2V41C60VC Both are 5hp/2 stage/single phase/60gal vertical compressors that...
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                              #15
                              srsly dont buy an oil-less

                              they are fucking loud and horrible
                              88 325ic ~~~> Rusty and ugly
                              85 E ~~~> RIP

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