Air compressor questions

[Billgluckman]

I'm currently looking around at air compressors. I'm needing something I'll be able to run an hvlp or lvlp for auto painting. I don't paint for a living, just want to mess around with project cars.

I spotted a 60 gal compressor in the local tractor supply earlier that I was sure would do the job for under 500 but noticed it didn't have a 110 or 220 plug. Looks like it has to wired to the breaker box? If this is the case with some compressors I'd rather not go that route. I need something I can just plug in to a 110(if possible). Does this limit my compressor options?

I'm lost on all this.

 

[The Cobbler]

110 ( aka 120 volt) limits your options for sure. I'm not the one to answer if a 120 volt compressor will keep up to your needs , but someone else will chime in. 240 is def. a better option, IMO

 

[Billgluckman]

Any suggestions or advice guys?

 

[hondaguy1482]

110 will limit your options to approx 2.5 real HP.
Sure you can probably find a big tank but out of the box options are slim.
Most of them will be 220 because of the demand for high cfm ratings....
There are some older 110/60 gallon setups but you'd be looking at used more than likely
i actually saw one on craigslist today older ingersoll rand t10 60 gallon for 375.

 

[redmondjp]

Read this:

http://spraygunworld.com/Information2/CFM.htm

If you are serious about painting an entire car, you don't want a small compressor - you will not want to wait for the compressor to catch up right in the middle of your job.

Have you read the other compressor threads on here? Your question has been answered many times over.

 

[CompressorPros.com]

Being limited to 115 volt definitely keeps you on the low end of CFM delivery. We have had good luck with this unit, which can be hooked up 115/230 Volt and makes 7 CFM @ 100 psi.

http://www.compressorpros.com/air-compressor/60-gallon/single-stage/belaire-2061v/