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air compressors???

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edy:
why did any of us buy one :lol:

cheers everyone. o and will take a look at that thread, should have done a search first :D

Range Rover Blues:
Are you running it at home? if so you need the biggest one you can run from single phase if you can afford it.  This might mean installing a 16amp outlet somewhere, provided the wiring can take it.

Don't be tempted to buy a little cheap one, you can inflate tyres (whoop-de-do) and even run a spray gun but as soon as you buy serious tools you'll regret it.

I'm on my 3rd, what does that tell you :roll:

I'm not a big fan of airless either, if you use it a lot you want an oiled one with cast cylinder, preferably branded, not hong-kong-fuey or sunday market tat.  If it's second hand make sure it's not on it's last legs either.

davidlandy:
i got a SIP one - its single phase 3hp with 150 litre tank - just right for home use and running air tools comfortably without kicking in all the time

V8MoneyPit:
The tank size is vital as suggested elsewhere. I inherited a small compressor and it is really frustrating when you are half way through a sheet with the air shears and they stop  :roll: I'm not complaining though, it was free  :D

Range Rover Blues:
A big tank is really uselful if you do something that's intermittant, like grinding, impact wrench, cutting small things at least and drilling.

If you want to run something like a D/A or air saw there's no substitute for CFMs.

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