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24vseven

posted on 6/2/09 at 06:30 PM Reply With Quote
compressor

hi folks any advice on what size comp to get the one i have is crap and has packed up
i only want one for a single workshop 240v mains not to big it fills the place but not one that runs out of puff every 2 mins whan useind a die grinder ect
thanks

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COREdevelopments

posted on 6/2/09 at 06:38 PM Reply With Quote
to run a die grinder or any air powered tools i would go for at least a 100l tank, i have a small 50l 3hp compressor it cant really cope with my 1/2" impact gun, not really enough pressure there. depends how much space and money you got.

rob






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Peteff

posted on 6/2/09 at 06:40 PM Reply With Quote
Die grinders and cut off saws will make anything grunt, they use a lot of cfm. I have a 3hp 12cfm unit and don't use the die grinder because it runs the motor all the time. They ice up in this weather as well so now I use a dremel lookalike, it uses less electricity than a compressor.





yours, Pete

I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.

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24vseven

posted on 6/2/09 at 06:44 PM Reply With Quote
i need it to be up to runninig all my tools air ratchet impact gun grinder
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rusty nuts

posted on 6/2/09 at 06:49 PM Reply With Quote
You want to be looking for one with at least 14 cfm, larger tank the better. Also check the bore size of your air line , small bore/longer pipes will restrict air flow. I make it a point to use 10mm airline

[Edited on 6/2/09 by rusty nuts]

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LBMEFM

posted on 6/2/09 at 09:01 PM Reply With Quote
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