help me decide - Air Compressor

[pixelmonkey]

Trying to decide on an air compressor that has enough cfm power to keep me happy, while not requiring excessive budget, floor space or noise.

been thinking about this for a while and have it narrowed down to the following

Porter Cable Product Details for JOB BOSS™ 150 psi, 4.5 gal Oil-Free Portable Air Compressor - Model # C3151

and

D55146 4.5-Gal. Portable Electric Air Compressor-D55146 at The Home Depot

open for suggestions.
chris<pixelmonkey>

 

[930dreamer]

Remember oil less compressors are much louder.

 

[94yj]

i would go for a real compressor that is the oiled style the compressors you linked are going to be extremely noisy and with the size it wont run a air tool long before it runs out of air

 

[pixelmonkey]

another option...

Makita MAC2400

"oiled" compressor with the CFM i'm needing.
chris<pixelmonkey>

 

[pixelmonkey]

and one more...

DEWALT D55154

chris<pixelmonkey>

 

[930dreamer]

All those will work for blowing air, tires and sm/med nailer.

 

[pixelmonkey]

All those will work for blowing air, tires and sm/med nailer.

it will be connected to a machine needing the following...

• Compressed Air Pressure: 10 bar or 145 psi (maximum)
• Required Air Volume: 200 litres/min or 8 cfm

I blieve that will be enough.

please correct me if i need something larger
chris<pixelmonkey>

 

[Schurkey]

http://reviews.ebay.com/Air-compressors-electric-for-home-shops-A-primer?ugid=10000000002309894

 

[Al Bundy]

All the choices you've listed are portable. Is that a requirement? Do you have a budget in mind? Could you see yourself using it for other purposes in the future? Help us to help you.

 

[dwm]

Nothing you listed will do 8 CFM at 90 PSI. If that's what you need, you need something significantly bigger than anything you've posted (and you won't get by with a 120V compressor if the machine needs a constant 8 CFM at 90 PSI versus intermittent). Tell us more about what you need to power with compressed air and we can give better advice.

 

[pixelmonkey]

All the choices you've listed are portable. Is that a requirement? Do you have a budget in mind? Could you see yourself using it for other purposes in the future? Help us to help you.

must be portable. at first I was thinking of loading it into the bed of a truck, but after seeing my options, it looks like it will be trailer only.

either way, it must have wheels to go from trailer to garage.

Nothing you listed will do 8 CFM at 90 PSI. If that's what you need, you need something significantly bigger than anything you've posted (and you won't get by with a 120V compressor if the machine needs a constant 8 CFM at 90 PSI versus intermittent). Tell us more about what you need to power with compressed air and we can give better advice.

been reading a bit more and realize how much it's going to take to do what I need.

budget is $750.

found one that is a bit closer to what i need.
Chicago Pneumatic - CFM at 100 PSI 7.1

think i have a winner here
Campbell Hausfeld VT6271 - CFM @ 90 PSI: 10.2

still searching
chris<pixelmonkey>

 

[ncfh]

Please explain more about this "machine" you are needing a compressor to run.

Be aware that air tool makers underrate the compressor requirements of their tools. And most air compressor makers overrate their compressors.

There are many many people who have bought two compressors because the first purchase did not meet expectations. Especially true for constant duty applications, painting, sanding, etc.

 

[930dreamer]

Please explain more about this "machine" you are needing a compressor to run.

Be aware that air tool makers underrate the compressor requirements of their tools. And most air compressor makers overrate their compressors.

There are many many people who have bought two compressors because the first purchase did not meet expectations. Especially true for constant duty applications, painting, sanding, etc.

I guess the OP isn't going to tell us the application?

 

[pixelmonkey]

Please explain more about this "machine" you are needing a compressor to run.

Be aware that air tool makers underrate the compressor requirements of their tools. And most air compressor makers overrate their compressors.

There are many many people who have bought two compressors because the first purchase did not meet expectations. Especially true for constant duty applications, painting, sanding, etc.

media blasting.

I guess the OP isn't going to tell us the application?

just a little slow today.

chris<pixelmonkey>

 

[Spam16v]

those won't last long media blasting....