Folks,
You need to look at the most important part of an air compressor !
The CFM rating.
A tank the size of a 68 Caddy will not help a small compressor unit.
Check the CFM usage numbers on the tools, and equipment that you will be
using.
Analogy would be a lawnmower carb on a Spit.
CFM relates to the amount of air the tools eats.
I have a body air file that will run off of my little Emglo unit, I also
have a small 6" DA sander that will NOT run.
The CFM of the file is half of the DA.
So while all of you are checking voltage, HP, and the like, the MAIN thing
is the CFM.
----Original Message-----
From: Jeff McNeal [mailto:jmcneal@ohms.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 9:18 AM
To: MICHAEL C ROSS; spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Compressor size
I have to agree with Mike and Fred. Yes, I bought a 220v two stage 15 CFPM
belt drive, oil cooled, 60 gallon upright compressor. Yes, it cost about
$839 delivered. Yes, I had to pay an electrician another $40 to hardwire it
for me. And yes, it has made all the difference in the world over 2 other
120v single stage compressors I bought and returned to the store when I was
trying to save a buck. I consider it a permanent fixture of my garage.
When I sell the house in ten years or whatever, I'll leave the compressor.
It occupies no more floor space than a water heater. It runs strong and
quiet, making for faster work and better neighbor relations. As for
portability? Who needs it? 100' of flexible air hose will reach any place I
wish to use this compressor. I guess it all depends on how often you plan on
using it. I learned through trial and error that single stage compressors
just weren't going to cut it for the work that I do. I was glad to spend
the extra money for uninterrupted performance, reliability, a quieter
workplace and most importantly, significant improvements in efficiency.
Your time has value, too. Tools like an air compressor are an investment.
For seldom use, it may not be worth it to spend the extra bread. But if you
plan on using your compressor over the long haul, a good, quality unit will
eventually pay for itself in performance and time savings.
Take care,
Jeff McNeal (San Diego)
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