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Two stage always makes more air per unit power than single stage. Two stage
will _usually_ deliver air at a higher final pressure, too. (Typically 175
psi vs. 120 or 135)
I don't know anything about the quality of either machine.
HTH,
Donald.
doug@dougbraun.com wrote:
[snip]
> Hello,
>
> Do you know the CFM rating of your compressor? I am thinking
> of getting a 60-gallon single-stage twin-cylinder unit from Lowe's
> for $499 that claims 13.3 SCFM at 90 lb. The motor draws 17 amps at 220 v.
>
> They describe it as "7 HP (Peak)", but I think HP ratings on compressors
> are pretty meaningless.
>
> The alternative is a Delta compressor from Sam's Club for $769. It is
>80-gallon
> 2-stage unit, rated at 16.9 CFM at 100 lb. It is rated at 6.5 HP, whatever
>that means.
> It needs a 30-amp branch circuit.
>
> I am planning to use it for spraying and with a blast cabinet. Do you think
> the smaller unit would be sufficient?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Doug Braun
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