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Makes sense. So when the regulator is at 110 psi, I use the tool, and it drops to let's say 100psi, it will not float back up at all, it will only refill after the psi to kick the compressor back on is reached?

Thank you for the excellent read, Loscaldazar, this really puts things into perspective. Based on the information you presented, it sounds like I will be good in terms of intermittent tool use on both an impact and air ratchet, but for extended use my tank will run out pretty quickly. I...

Last tool I broke was my Husky 3/8 drive ratchet I got in your basic socket set from Home Depot. I was attempting to break open an oil drain plug which had been impacted back on the last time the truck got serviced (don't ask me why). The ratchet still spins, but it spins freely [no more...

Gotcha. So if I were to buy a 10 gallon husky air tank, with a 1/2 impact I would be better off than if I just got the impact wrench? The 3/8 2115ti is slightly less powerful, but all the reviews I have read indicate that lug nuts and rusty bolts aren't a problem. It also has a 4.0cfm/avg, as...

Yes, that is the one. But the tool I'm looking at [Ingersoll Rand 231C] operates at 90 psi.... or is that the max It can work at? It's either I get the 231c or the 2115Ti 3/8 ingersoll rand. As for the breaker bar I have a real solid 3/8th and 1/2 breaker bar, but I am looking for something...

Would a 3/8 impact be able to get lug nuts off? Would it be better to get a 3/8 impact with a 1/2 adapter and a set of 1/2 impact sockets? Thanks, John

A few years ago I was in the same boat as you, and here is what I have learned. Having a massive amount of tools isn't always the way to go, having a solid socket wrench, socket set, and wrench set is all you need to begin working on cars. Three things that I couldn't have lived without: 1)...

Ok. I understand now. Thank you very much John

Ok. This has given me something to think about. Based on logic, a shorter, wider hose would be a decent idea for my set up? I just double checked my compressor, it's 150 max psi, sorry for the misinformation. Again, thank you Scimmia, and everyone else for the information. John

This makes sense... it mainly would be for breaking stubborn bolts loose, pulling lugs off[if possible] and just odds and ends when it's convenient [such as filing tires]. If the tool is used intermittently, like say 3-4 second bursts with a 2-3 second rest, will the compressor still struggle to...

So would adding a second tank be a pretty good idea? I know that the pump would make longer to fill and that the duty cycle would become an issue, but would more air = more use of the wrench? Thanks all for the helpful advice. John

Awesome, Thank you for the input.

You don't think the compressor being at 4.0cfm and the impact wrench being at 4.2cfm won't be a problem?

Hello all, Just received an 8 gallon kobalt air compressor for my birthday (4cfm@ 90psi) max psi 125 I believe. I am trying to figure out what tools are capable to run off this... I know that grinders, sanders and paint guns will not work with this compressor. But what about an IR 1/2...