View Full Version : Need air compressor...:\ searched and couldnt find any help
Joey1558
07-05-2010, 07:45 PM
I know nothing about air compressors and I need one for my new detailing business...What specs should I look at, I want it to be pretty portable so no 60gal tanks...
Will 30 gals at 6-2hp suffice.. I dont really know what specs to look for and I want it to blow out interior, maybe use a tornado gun, and w/e fun tools for detailing you can use with it
please point me in the right direction your post your preferences and info THANK YOU
automedix
07-05-2010, 07:53 PM
My mobile paint repair business uses a 17Gal craftsman electric A/C . I use it to power my Paint Guns, and a DA Sander, Impact gun, Air Ratchet and blowgun. It keeps up with it all. If you kept it somewhere between the 2 (17gal & 30gal) I think you`ll be safe.
Joey1558
07-05-2010, 07:54 PM
thank you...now what is the importance of HP...and CMF
Joey1558
07-05-2010, 08:06 PM
can anyone reccomend a good one...I heard the ones for Harbor Freight are cheap but not good, is this true?
Joey1558
07-05-2010, 08:37 PM
What are the brand names that are good?
454Casull
07-05-2010, 08:48 PM
thank you...now what is the importance of HP...and CMF
Generally speaking, the higher the HP, the more flow rate you can use on a constant basis (greater number of tools, or tools with higher flow rate requirements). The greater the tank volume, the longer you can run without having the air pump kick in.
Joey1558
07-05-2010, 09:39 PM
thank you, I heard that craftsman break after about 2 years!!! is husky, coleman, kobalt....good brands??? I`m looking for reliability
Joey1558
07-06-2010, 12:29 AM
help me out here some one :\
Dubbin1
07-06-2010, 10:57 AM
I heard that craftsman break after about 2 years!!!
I have had mine for 15+ years with zero problems. Just go to sears and get one already.
Dubbin1
07-06-2010, 11:25 AM
I`m sure PC compressors are just fine.
Joey1558
07-06-2010, 11:30 AM
thank yous...I appreciate your guy`s help
Joey1558
07-06-2010, 12:36 PM
what do you guys think about the Porter Cable C5101
Joey1558
07-06-2010, 06:10 PM
still lookin for the right one...are the porter cables good?
454Casull
07-06-2010, 06:44 PM
You`re thinking way too hard about this. Get a compressor from a well-known brand, with a decent warranty, that isn`t oilless. That`s it. The bigger the better, too.
BostonDuce
07-08-2010, 07:46 AM
I just bought the Makita MAC700; 2.6 gal hot dog tank, 3.3 CFM @90psi. It`s oiled but with a OCI of 200 hours it`s no big deal. The oil-less compressors don`t seem to stand up to HD use, and are a lot louder than this Makita.
It also runs on less than 15 amps so it`s a lot less likely to blow fuses. About 40 lbs. with a nice top handle to transport it.
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