Air Compressor Advice
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Air Compressor Advice
Wasn't too sure where else to post this and since I frequent this forum most, I figured it was best here.
I have a small pancake air compressor which needs upgrading. It's been chugging along for about 12 years now and I'm surprised it's lasted as long as it has. Right now, I mostly just check air in tires and operator a Handy table lift for my Ultra Limited. It does lift the bike but it needs to cycle once during the lift to reach maximum height.
I'm looking to upgrade the compressor with something like a 60 gallon stationary iron tank unit but I wanted some input on this subject. I'm not very familiar with air compressors.
In addition to the aforementioned, I plan to run a 3/8" impact wrench from blue point which only requires about 4 cfm. However, I may attempt some paint spray guns in the future and possibly a 1/2 impact wrench for rotating tires on the car.
I know it would require running copper lines for multiple air connectors in the garage, I used to be a plumber before the military so soldering copper isn't a problem. The actual structure of the air lines is an area I'm not comfortable with yet.
Appreciate any input on the subject. Thanks in advance.
I have a small pancake air compressor which needs upgrading. It's been chugging along for about 12 years now and I'm surprised it's lasted as long as it has. Right now, I mostly just check air in tires and operator a Handy table lift for my Ultra Limited. It does lift the bike but it needs to cycle once during the lift to reach maximum height.
I'm looking to upgrade the compressor with something like a 60 gallon stationary iron tank unit but I wanted some input on this subject. I'm not very familiar with air compressors.
In addition to the aforementioned, I plan to run a 3/8" impact wrench from blue point which only requires about 4 cfm. However, I may attempt some paint spray guns in the future and possibly a 1/2 impact wrench for rotating tires on the car.
I know it would require running copper lines for multiple air connectors in the garage, I used to be a plumber before the military so soldering copper isn't a problem. The actual structure of the air lines is an area I'm not comfortable with yet.
Appreciate any input on the subject. Thanks in advance.
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I have a 30 gallon 150 psi upright Craftsman I've had for 13 or so years that runs any air tool I have. (6.4 cfm @ 90 psi) Granted it doesn't get much use but it's fine for what I use it for. Tire rotations are a breeze. A 60 gallon would be an over kill for the average garage, you could run multiple air tools all day long. Watch for the sales and read the comments.
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CF of air is like money, you can never have too much. Things like sprayers, sandblasting, a glass beading tank, etc. will suck the life out of a small compressor & you'll spend more time waiting for it to build back up the pressure than you spend doing the job.
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Appreciate your input but I didn't explain my garage nor do I feel the need to do so.
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Some of the larger compressors need 240 volts.
My 30 year old Craftsman 5 HP/30 gal. 240 volt is still working good.
My 30 year old Craftsman 5 HP/30 gal. 240 volt is still working good.
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Do a search, Home Depot has one for 470.00 under the husky brand. You get what you pay for, but I ran a 1-2 person shop on a less expensive 60 gal 5 hp unit & still have it in my garage 20 years later. It even seized up once do to overheating, broke it free, changed oil & went to synthetic & been working fine ever since. Ingersoll Rand is one of the better units & I think they have one that runs quieter than most, but is more money. I built a shed to house mine so it is quieter in the garage & the house.
As for running PVC, don't, it becomes a bomb if something were to fall against it or becomes weak. It won't just blow out, it will explode with shards of plastic. I have seen & worked in shops that had it, even saw one blow out (just glad no one was close).
Good luck, have fun.
Toby
As for running PVC, don't, it becomes a bomb if something were to fall against it or becomes weak. It won't just blow out, it will explode with shards of plastic. I have seen & worked in shops that had it, even saw one blow out (just glad no one was close).
Good luck, have fun.
Toby