Wanted to buy some air tools and a air compressor. What should i look for? what CFM range should i get? how much volume should it hold? PSI?

Cheers: I would look upon the purchase of a compressor as the base of a good workshop. Her is a good starting point for your research:

http://www.tptools.com/statictext/air_consum.asp



The compressor is just one part of the equation. You can spend as much on the rest of the piping/dryers and everything else as on the compressor. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

thanks the link, is there a certain brand i should look at? people have said DO NOT BUY CAMPBELL HUTSFIELD.

I would stay away from the box store bands: Especially Campbell hausfeld. I would look at Ingersoll rand, quincey. Check with your Garage equipment suppliers and see what they carry.





What is your budget? If its <1000 you should be looking at a quality used compressor. 230V power supply as a minumum

dude... 230V? i was thinking of 115V AC. i'm not opening up shop... just use for die grinders, air drills, and maybe a HVLP spray gun.



Then again i have a soft spot for a 100 gal air compressor that is used at the univeritiies shop.

you should really think about 220volts... just makes sure you have the air when you need it.. then again.. I am full of air...

220v is worth it.



Anyone care to elaborate on the dislike of CH?

Cheap-ass Aluminum cylinders. Fine for a compressor used to blow up bike tires and pool toys. You say you want a die grinder. I am sure you will not want to run the grinder for 10 minutes and wait 5 to allow the compressor to cool.



I would look for a compressor with a Cast-Iron head, splash lubriacation, True 2 stage. I would make sure the tank drain is easilt assecible and easily operated. Get the thickest tank you can buy.



Can you get by with a cheepie store brand compressor? Most likely: BUT: plan on replacing in 3-5 years of heavy use, expect it to run your ass out of the garage since it is so loud. Be prepared to wait to charge back up. The HP figure on the label is a lie! (Theie is no standard for labeling Air Compressors) Buyer beware.



Now for the Exclusive Banzai Disclaimer: I realize we are all on a budget, but I hate to see money spent on a tool that does not fullfill a function it was bought for. If possible have them run the compressor in the store so you can see how loud it is.

i gots me a crakin air comp it was built in 1942 and ahs a full service history lol its 2 high presured for some of ym tools so i have to use a flow restricterwhtich aint a bad thign when i want top power https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

Damn, I'm pretty sure I got the CH. Do they have a silhouette of a guy with a sledgehammer on the tank? Oh well, it's been good so far. I've just used it for my impact wrench, air ratchet, and tire filler/gauge. I'm never using it continuous enough for the filling time to bother me, and the only thing I have to compare it too noise-wise is my dad's compressor. That sucker is like 20 years old, and makes a ton of noise compared to mine, so it's fine with me.

This is exactly true.



Standard 120Vac house outlet can not possibly supply enough current for the horsepower a lot of compressors claim to put out.



For example CT sells a CH 5hp/120vac compressor that says 20 amps. They also have a IR compressor 2hp/120vac that says 15 amps. The Ingersoll Rand ratings make sense, the Campbell Hausfeld is impossible unless they've discovered a 155% efficient motor that no one else uses.



I would suggest choosing the tools you want to use before choosing the compressor. The tools should have a rating on them, make sure the compressor can cover it. Get the biggest tank you can fit / afford.

get a screw compresor if you ahev about £8000 . it works liek a super charger and is compleetly silent

Campbell Hausfeld BUSTED!!!!



http://aircompressorsettlement.com/index.php3

Called the wife, asked her to look for me. It's a CH, "5.5 hp" 22 gallon. Damn!



I'm gonna try to make a claim.

Most HVLP spray guns require ALOT of cfm, the low pressure part

of HVLP doesnt mean it consumes less air, they actually use more

CFM then conventional guns. Alot of those compact compressors

cant keep up with a HVLP gun

wow, glad none of my compressors are on that list, lol

u let the wife doing the shopping?

I didnt know that about CH. We have one in my garage, but its a big 220v CH compressor. Ive never had nay problems, but its loud as hell. The compressor is in our workshop in one corner of the yard, and the house is centered. My room is on the opposite end of the house, and I can hear the compressor come on in the workshop when Im in my room.

i guess this el-cheapo Harbour frieght air comp isn't going to cut it eh?



4-1/2 HP 21 GALLON CAST IRON VERTICAL COMPRESSOR





Two Built-in Universal Quick Connect Couplers for Convenient Air Hose Connection

Long-life oil lubricated compressor with precision machined cast iron sleeve

Twin capacitor motor with thermal overload protection

Wheel kit with 6'' wheels and ergonomic for smooth portability

Oil level indicator window for easy maintenance

Reduced vibration with rubber foot stabilizers

4-1/2 peak horsepower; 120 volt, 60Hz

125 PSI max; 4.4 CFM @ 90 PSI; 11.1 CFM @ 40 PSI

Shipping weight: 152 lbs.





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it was only 159 dollars.

My HVLP set-up runs off its own turbine(AKA vacuum motor)

I standing in Wal-Mart one day about 4 years ago looking for an air hose for my father in laws compressor. This clerk walked over to this CH compressor. 5HP 35Gallons. And puts a price sticker on it. $99.99. I looked at her and she looked at me. She tells me I should buy it quick before they figure out what they did. I bought it for $99.



I still have it in my garage and use it for filling up bike tires and pool toys. I also use it to change tires on my car with an inpact wrench and it keeps up fine. I have used a die grinder with it and it does fall behind and its as loud as hell. I know it has to piss off the neighbors.



If it wasnt 100 bux I would have never bought it but for the price it was worth it.

i want to get one for the house, but i don't want something too noisy. The neighbors are in close proximety and im sure they'll get all bent out of shape.