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Do y’all think this air compressor will be enough?

JCS1994

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Hey guys, I am looking to buy my first large air compressor (looking at a 60 gallon Husky) to be able to use air tools but mostly to paint with HVLP guns. The advertised “SCFM” (I know I have always heard make sure you are not getting SCFM & CFM confused so that is why I am here) is 13.4 SCFM@40 PSI and 11.5@90 PSI and I went and converted that to ACFM which at sea level where I am at in average spring temperatures equates to approximately 4.9 ACFM and the gun I am looking at (Eastwood Concours 2) is rated for 4.25CFM@30PSI. But say a gun like a Graco AirPro HVLP (like I use at work) requires approximately 13.5CFM@15-29psi. Do you think this would be enough of a compressor & tank to support the Eastwood Concours 2 gun? Or are there any cost-effective alternatives that loom around the $600ish price point that would provide better air delivery? I appreciate it if you made it this long into the post and I look forward to your advice!
Thanks, Jeremy
 
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ddawg16

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60 Gal? You will be fine. That compressor would also let you do some sand blasting....you would have to stop from time to time to let the pressure build up....

Remember, those numbers are for continuous operation....the 60 gal tank makes a big difference
 
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