Question on air compressor
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Re: Question on air compressor
I have this compressor. It was good for blowing passageways
in carbs or cleaning off furnace filters. not much else. i got
it when it was half price so it's ok for that price. it's not much
good for blowing up air matresses as it doesn't have enough
cfm. and lots of noise when it's in the house.
i wouldn't get it unless it's all you can afford.
....thehick
in carbs or cleaning off furnace filters. not much else. i got
it when it was half price so it's ok for that price. it's not much
good for blowing up air matresses as it doesn't have enough
cfm. and lots of noise when it's in the house.
i wouldn't get it unless it's all you can afford.
....thehick
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Re: Question on air compressor
"thehick" <thehick@canada.com> wrote in message
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>I have this compressor. It was good for blowing passageways
> in carbs or cleaning off furnace filters. not much else. i
> got
> it when it was half price so it's ok for that price. it's not
> much
> good for blowing up air matresses as it doesn't have enough
> cfm. and lots of noise when it's in the house.
> i wouldn't get it unless it's all you can afford.
> ...thehick
Thanks to all who replied. I think I will pass. The idea of
renting it at Home Depot or someone else was brilliant. Might
cost more over the long run, but I do not need to store it
anywhere...
Cheers all!
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On Mon, 16 Jan 2006 19:24:06 -0500, "Frank" <NOSPAM@NOSPAM.com> wrote:
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>"thehick" <thehick@canada.com> wrote in message
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>>I have this compressor. It was good for blowing passageways
>> in carbs or cleaning off furnace filters. not much else. i
>> got
>> it when it was half price so it's ok for that price. it's not
>> much
>> good for blowing up air matresses as it doesn't have enough
>> cfm. and lots of noise when it's in the house.
>> i wouldn't get it unless it's all you can afford.
>> ...thehick
>
>Thanks to all who replied. I think I will pass. The idea of
>renting it at Home Depot or someone else was brilliant. Might
>cost more over the long run, but I do not need to store it
>anywhere...
>
>Cheers all!
>
I have a 3 horsepower twin cylinder belt driven with a 20 gallon tank.
It is located deep in my basement, underground, and I just run air
hose to my working spot ( I made a feed-thru to get the hose outside
).
This is the _minimum_ I would recommend to anyone. I put it in the
basement to minimize noise, but mostly to conserve space and protect
it from the elements. It is on its' own electrical circuit ( I had an
electrician make a circuit just for this compressor ).
I've use all air tools with this, and an HVLP spray gun, and it works
fine. It didn't cost more than $300 IIRC, so was a good investment.
You could spend that much on 1 electric tool.
If I had it to do over again, most likely I would go for either more
HP ( 5 ) or a larger tank, or both.
Lg
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>"thehick" <thehick@canada.com> wrote in message
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>>I have this compressor. It was good for blowing passageways
>> in carbs or cleaning off furnace filters. not much else. i
>> got
>> it when it was half price so it's ok for that price. it's not
>> much
>> good for blowing up air matresses as it doesn't have enough
>> cfm. and lots of noise when it's in the house.
>> i wouldn't get it unless it's all you can afford.
>> ...thehick
>
>Thanks to all who replied. I think I will pass. The idea of
>renting it at Home Depot or someone else was brilliant. Might
>cost more over the long run, but I do not need to store it
>anywhere...
>
>Cheers all!
>
I have a 3 horsepower twin cylinder belt driven with a 20 gallon tank.
It is located deep in my basement, underground, and I just run air
hose to my working spot ( I made a feed-thru to get the hose outside
).
This is the _minimum_ I would recommend to anyone. I put it in the
basement to minimize noise, but mostly to conserve space and protect
it from the elements. It is on its' own electrical circuit ( I had an
electrician make a circuit just for this compressor ).
I've use all air tools with this, and an HVLP spray gun, and it works
fine. It didn't cost more than $300 IIRC, so was a good investment.
You could spend that much on 1 electric tool.
If I had it to do over again, most likely I would go for either more
HP ( 5 ) or a larger tank, or both.
Lg
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Re: Question on air compressor
Michael Pardee wrote:
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> "Grumpy AuContraire" <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in message
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> >
> >
> > A small auto muffler can be modified for air compressor usage. Did that
> > back east...
> >
> > JT
>
> Sounds like just the thing! How did you fit it to the compressor?
>
> Mike
Adapters from your friendly FLAPS...
JT
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Hi there, fellow car enthusiasts!
I am looking for a simple air compressor to do simple house work,
nothing too heavy duty. Also, I do not really need to have full
continuous operation as long it can spray a few things in, say,
15 to 20 seconds burst, like: deck stain (light oil base),
oil-based rust proofing (like light oil Rust Check sold at
Canadian Tire and elsewhere) and latex paint. I am not interested
in using it for more powerful air tools.
I am considering this air compressor from Canadian Tire. Would
this do the job?
Thanks again,
http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortmen...romSearch=true
If this link does not work, here are the details:
Campbell Hausfeld 1/3-hp, 3-gallon Electric Air Compressor
a.. 1/3-hp peak/3-gallon with 100-psi max
a.. 120V
a.. Pump: 3,000 rpm
a.. 25' air hose with air chuck, one-touch coupler (1/4"),
inflator gun, 2 inflation needles, inflation nozzle, Teflon pipe
tape (32.8") and 2 male coupler (1/4") also included
a.. Model No. 410788
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Text description below sounds like a home duty compressor for occasional
use. Should work.
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"Frank" <NOSPAM@NOSPAM.com> wrote in message
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Hi there, fellow car enthusiasts!
I am looking for a simple air compressor to do simple house work,
nothing too heavy duty. Also, I do not really need to have full
continuous operation as long it can spray a few things in, say,
15 to 20 seconds burst, like: deck stain (light oil base),
oil-based rust proofing (like light oil Rust Check sold at
Canadian Tire and elsewhere) and latex paint. I am not interested
in using it for more powerful air tools.
I am considering this air compressor from Canadian Tire. Would
this do the job?
Thanks again,
http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortmen...romSearch=true
If this link does not work, here are the details:
Campbell Hausfeld 1/3-hp, 3-gallon Electric Air Compressor
a.. 1/3-hp peak/3-gallon with 100-psi max
a.. 120V
a.. Pump: 3,000 rpm
a.. 25' air hose with air chuck, one-touch coupler (1/4"),
inflator gun, 2 inflation needles, inflation nozzle, Teflon pipe
tape (32.8") and 2 male coupler (1/4") also included
a.. Model No. 410788
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Dear Frank,
I think your original post sounded like occasional use.
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>I have a 1.5HP 120PSI 3 Gal. tank DeVilbiss for use in my
>garage, and
> it works fine. I only use it for tires and limited impact tool
> use.
> When the compressor is running, it is loud, but it beats the
> heck out
> of the alternative. In removing frozen bolts from brake
> calipers and
> hubs, it's earn its keep many times. If you plan on extensive
> use of
> any air tools or painting, I would strongly suggest a larger
> tank, as
> per Paul's post above.
Thanks for the suggestion. I will pass then. Cheers!
I think your original post sounded like occasional use.
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Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
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"Frank" <NOSPAM@NOSPAM.com> wrote in message
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<w9cw@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>I have a 1.5HP 120PSI 3 Gal. tank DeVilbiss for use in my
>garage, and
> it works fine. I only use it for tires and limited impact tool
> use.
> When the compressor is running, it is loud, but it beats the
> heck out
> of the alternative. In removing frozen bolts from brake
> calipers and
> hubs, it's earn its keep many times. If you plan on extensive
> use of
> any air tools or painting, I would strongly suggest a larger
> tank, as
> per Paul's post above.
Thanks for the suggestion. I will pass then. Cheers!
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Light home use, direct drive noise maker is fine. It also will start right
up in the coldest conditions.
Belt drive for heavy use and in a heated location. Belt drives hard starting
or will not start in freezing conditions.
Have both and the 5 hp direct drive will start in -20F weather every time
unlike the belt drive that struggles at 25F .
up in the coldest conditions.
Belt drive for heavy use and in a heated location. Belt drives hard starting
or will not start in freezing conditions.
Have both and the 5 hp direct drive will start in -20F weather every time
unlike the belt drive that struggles at 25F .
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> Light home use, direct drive noise maker is fine. It also will start right
> up in the coldest conditions.
> Belt drive for heavy use and in a heated location. Belt drives hard
starting
> or will not start in freezing conditions.
> Have both and the 5 hp direct drive will start in -20F weather every time
> unlike the belt drive that struggles at 25F .
>
I've had the opposite experience. My oilless Craftsman 5 hp does a good job
except when the temps get below -10F or so, then it doesn't want to start,
sometimes. I never had that problem with the 5 hp belt drive that it
replaced. I did change the 10w30 oil in the compressor every fall, though.
With the oilless, earplugs are a necessity, IMO.
Dave
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