What's the smallest compressor that will properly run.....

[parkerbink]

an IR 2135 1000 ft/lb max impact?

http://www.ohiopowertool.com/p-55-ingersoll-rand-12-inch-titanium-duty-impactool-2135timax.aspx

Thanx

[e34john]

Depends on the CFM it puts out. Smaller more expensive compressors can put out more than larger tanks with less efficient compressors.

[parkerbink]

I meant least powerful, size is not an issue. I found a 4hp 15lb unit but it does not say what the CFM is. I emailed the seller asking what it was.

Thanks

[mrsleeve]

Good choice on that gun its the best one I have ever used and I have all the IR TI series I have the 2130 and the ratchet as well.

run that gun at about 115-120psi and any decent compressor thats bigger than a pancake compressor will run that thing fine I run mine at 135psi and know guys that run them on shop air thats set at 150psi. You run it at the rated 90psi and you will be WTF this thing sucks, run the pressure up a bit and you will snap nearly anything off that it wont break loss.

[parkerbink]

Great, I have an IR W360 but it can't break the crank bolt I need off so I need to go air.

Thanks.

[e30frosh]

Great, I have an IR W360 but it can't break the crank bolt I need off so I need to go air.

Thanks.

The "kong" bolt....

[dashboardmonkey]

If it doesn't make em come it'll make em bleed.

The IR impact guns are the shit. I used to have the one that was dubbed the "Thunder Gun"

Wish I still had that beast.

[parkerbink]

I did not expect a cordless gun to do the crank, but I tried.

It is a beast 19v LI electric.

http://www.ohiopowertool.com/p-751-ingersoll-rand-iqv-192v-cordless-12-impact-wrench-w360.aspx

[mrsleeve]

Parker how long do the batts hold a charge??/ Have been considering one to keep in the truck/e30 tool bag that I take with me everywhere and much of the time would have limited charging availability

I assume you meant "4hp 150lb unit" how big a tank is on it, but that ought to push it fine.

If it doesn't make em come it'll make em bleed.

The IR impact guns are the shit. I used to have the one that was dubbed the "Thunder Gun"

Wish I still had that beast.

thunder gun is big and heavy and hard to get into some of the tight places and has much less power than the TI series 2135TI there is no other gun to buy, mine has been run hard since day one and there is nothing it has not "gotten loose" sometimes cussing is involved as it broke it off but god it makes life easy.

[dashboardmonkey]

thunder gun is big and heavy and hard to get into some of the tight places and has much less power than the TI series 2135TI there is no other gun to buy, mine has been run hard since day one and there is nothing it has not "gotten loose" sometimes cussing is involved as it broke it off but god it makes life easy.

Yeah I know there are more powerful ones. The one the OP showed us is badass. I used mine for a couple years but had to sell it (kicks self in nuts for it:()

It worked for everything I used it for.

[parkerbink]

4hp/15gallon.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=110341477811

The battery lasts a very long time. I have the impact and a drill that I run on one battery because the LI batteries are almost as expensive as the tools.

Here is the drill:

http://www.amazon.com/Ingersoll-Rand-19-2-Volt-Cordless-Keyless/dp/B000NIAVH6

They also charge very fast which is how I get away with one battery.

How about this compressor?

http://www.stockblowout.com/index.cfm?page=product:display&productId=HL431500RB&manufacturer=Campbell%20Hausfeld

[mrsleeve]

those 2 will run it but it will be at a bit less than what that gun really needs it needs a bit more CFM at high PSI to get the best out put of it. Your gun of choice really likes about CFM at 90psi, it will live on less but still up the PSI a ways. Of those 2 I would get the CH. here is a cheapo thats more suited to good air tools I hate harbor freight but hey if its for occasional use what the hell

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=99781

How much are you looking to spend on a compressor because you can get a compressor that is slightly bigger than those and will last much longer. Also get one that oil lubed the oil less are just noisy as hell. But if you are really looking for a good compressor you need to spend at least 300 on a oil less 110v.

this is the one I would get if you are willing to spend some coin and get the best you can get in the size you want. It will push anything you could ever use, a DA sander, air grinder/buffer, air drill you may have to stop to let it catch up due to the small tank but it should keep up with all but the largest examples of those.

http://www.tools-plus.com/quincy-131a20pc3.html

for reference this is what I am running currently the horizontal version of this one that has 35gal tank. I Could not afford the above Quincy when I bought this one and I need a bit more tank.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00916778000P?vName=Tools&cName=Compressors+%26+Air+Tools&sName=Air+Compressors+%26+Inflators

and once I get into a place where I have a good sized shop thats mine (I am renting right now) this is whats going in. Nothing beats a Quincy

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?R=200350475&storeId=6970&productId=200350475&in_merch=1

[parkerbink]

Thanks for the input. I will rarely use the compressor. This entire thing is because I can't break the crank bolt on the Acura to put on an underdrive pulley and I prefer to do my own work.

I figured for the price of a cheap compressor and good gun it made sense not to pay for the work and I can fill bike tires, car/truck tires, the tires on my pressure washer etc without having to drag the 20 pound air can I have to the gas station.

I hate HF everything I have ever bought from them has sucked including the solar panel I got when the Land Cruiser was sitting and draining the battery that MELTED IN THE SUN!

Both of the ones I linked are oiled I am inherently afraid of the ebay one it has about a 50/50 mix of good & bad feedback. I will go with the CH unless I find something better on Craig's List.

Thanks

[Hick]

smaller the compressor, the longer its going to run. Its works but not as well as a large capacity compressor.

I used to have a 15 gallon that would run constantly with any air tool. Now i have a 40 or 50g compressor that STILL runs nearly the entire time im using air tools. Proper size would be 80g or so.

[parkerbink]

Here is what I landed on:

http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/Ingersoll-Rand-DD2T2/p682.html

4.4 @ 90lb

http://air.ingersollrand.com/IS/product.aspx-en-12947

Ordered last night called today to see what the processing time is they said it ships from IR, had been on backorder for two months and is expected to ship in 14-21 days :(

Found a local IR center going to pick it up for the same price plus tax.

http://air.ingersollrand.com/ziplookup/zipprocess.aspx?ZipCode=85339