Air Compressor Specs for Snap-On PH3050B

[bob_the_builder]

I have been using my cheap IR Edge Air Hammer more and more and I think its time to upgrade. Looking on the site it seems like the Snap-On PH3050B is the way to go if you want to spend a ton a money and the IR 118Max is a very close second and has a much better price point.

Right now I have a small Craftsman horizontal air compressor with the following specs:

150 max psi
6 HP (Max)
33 Gal.
7.8 SCFM @ 40 psi
5.5 SCFm @ 90 psi
Model: 919.724590

Will I be happy with the performance of with the Snap-on or IR air hammer using the current compressor I have? I currently using this setup with my MG725 and MG325 impact wrenches and so far when have been working well.

From the crompressor I have 75 ft. of 1/2 black pipe which feeds a 3/8" hose on a hose reel. My line pressure is around 140 psi so I get a measured working pressure of 90 psi.
Bob

 

[md21722]

Percussive tools typically use less than rotary. The MG725 uses about 37 SCFM @ 90PSI and the PH3050B uses about 11-12 SCFM @ 90PSI. The reason it all works is that you typically don't stand there and use either for minutes on end... if that was the case, you'd need a compressor capable of providing the SCFM rating. To be honest, unless the quick chuck is significant to you, get a Atlas Copco RRH08P-TS instead. You'll lose the quick chuck, but you'll get more power, a progressive trigger, it will weigh about half, and cost less used than the the Snappy. I have knocked bolts loose with the RRH08P-TS that the Snap On didn't move at all. The Atlas hits so hard, I use ear protection.