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This motor is rated at 22amps. I don't doubt the rating as this is a model sold by Home Depot (C801H). My 11CFM runs all the time as well. I am hoping that connecting both now will get me around 25+ CFM and they will run less. What kind of gun do you have and how do you make your air jets? Do...

So, I ended up picking it up today for $250. The previous owner said the compressor pump is bad, it gets up to 60psi and then it keeps running and doesn't make more pressure. I am planning to disassemble it and take a look. Other than that, the tank looks solid but I am going to hydrotest it...

Mine is currently at 11 CFM and I've been really happy with it, it handled any task I've thrown at it, but since I modified the sandblasting cabinet with a metering valve and a triggerless gun (which also came with a bigger nozzle), it's having a difficulty keeping up. At this point it runs all...

I did not see any damage, I think the reed valves look fine, but I'll take some photos and share here. I did not have much time to mess with it further, but will take a look in the next few days. Honestly, I just feel it's a lost cause and wouldn't want to spend more money on it as I don't think...

@The Cobbler Yes, the motor runs, but doesn't build much pressure and there is a knocking sound from the pump. I only let it run once and it took close to 20-30 min to get to 100psi before shutting off.

Looks like there is not much inside other than those reed valves, need to see if I can get a replacement. Which motor / compressor pump have you used? It's an oiled compressor and I recently changed the oil so I think it just needs new reed valves. It's definitely lower pressure than my Dewalt...

Thanks for the responses, appreciated. I'm glad I asked for opinions instead of wasting my time adding tanks. I've been looking at 5HP 80 gal compressors but at this point I don't do enough sandblasting to justify the price, maybe in the future. I could definitely add another 20-30gal...

Hey everyone! I need some advice on getting a bit more air when I am sandblasting which is honestly not often to justify getting a bigger compressor. I do it probably a couple times a year such as blasting ATV wheels or some similar sized parts and maybe a lot of smaller parts. I have a DEWALT...

Ah, nice! :) I am a homebrewer, that's why I use CO2.

Yeah, I think the 125CF is 4ft tall. I also think of them as propane tanks or CO2 tanks, so it's hard to convert and get an idea. How much does it cost you to refill it?

Is that 125CF? According to the internet, the 125CF tank should last around 10hrs of TIG welding. How much do you weld?

Exactly. I mentioned CO2 because I've been using Airgas for that. I see Primeweld sells full argon tanks and they are cheaper than my local NorthernTool store. I'll call Airgas to get a quote before ordering online though.

That's what I've been doing too with the newer tanks, but I had to exchange the older expired tanks at Airgas. They don't care if the tank is expired or not, it's a fixed rate.

It's pretty much only Airgas and I've been trying to avoid them as much as possible. I've been paying through the nose for CO2 refills there.

That's the one I mentioned in my original post, the Arccaptain TIG200P priced at $650. I watched some youtube videos too and some guys had good reviews for the unit. It comes with a 5 year warranty, but it's a Chinese company and who knows if they will be around in 5 years. After the discount at...

Thanks, I'll check it out. I was going to get it from home depot, I have a 10% coupon there as well and can return in store if something's wrong. But they only have one option and sell it as a package with the CK17 torch, cannot change it.

Yeah, I pretty much decided on the Primeweld TIG225X. How about the torch options? Is the CK17 good enough or should I go for the CK26?

I really don't mind getting a "lesser" or cheaper machine. I am not a professional welder/fabricator nor do I plan to be one. This would be just another tool in the garage for occasional use, I am not welding every day, maybe once every couple weeks and my $100 Harbor Freight Titanium flux...

Pretty good prices, they have a sale now. Which models do you have? Do you weld aluminum with them?

Good to know, thanks for the info. I don't think I'll be working with aluminum thicker than 5/32". So the torch will be the limiting factor, not the welder. Thanks for the suggestion, but I can't afford to spend thousands on a welder for a hobby. I am not doing this professionally and do not...