I need a good compressor for my new 625sqft 2 car. I would really like something that is as quiet as possible and would allow me to run a DA for some hobby paint and body. I definitely want to go with an upright design and an oil less model. I see both single and dual piston compressors. I figure I can spend around $500-$1100 on the compressor. I want to stress that quiet is best and I can run either 110V or 220V as I have both wired up. I do fairly intense weekend wrenching on my Bronco and Lightning. I would like to use air hammers, and a stout impact as well. What are my best options here? I would prefer to buy new vs going the craigslist route because I'm leary of used electrical products. Thanks!
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Need Some Compressor Advice
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kc-steve
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An oil-less compressor is louder. I would take a look at the air consumption of the tools you might use in the future, then analyze the different compressor outputs (CFM). You can fudge a little if your budget is tight. It only means you might need to take breaks while your compressor catches up.
Steve
Steve
As kc stated oil less will be louder go with 2 stage if your plan is to use da and also at least 60 gallon tank, You have a good budget so don't buy a lesser compressor and wish you had gone bigger. High comsumption air tools such as da will take allot of air also consider cfm I would think no less than 16 and you should be good.
RECox286
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^^^ What he said... It's all about CFM. You can pay me now and
be happy later, or be happy now and be frustrated later. Get the
biggest, baddest MF you can afford and then some.
Uncle Bob
be happy later, or be happy now and be frustrated later. Get the
biggest, baddest MF you can afford and then some.
Uncle Bob
porschedude996TT
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There are many to choose from, some are better and the price will reflect that. At a minimum I would say (80 Gal, 5hp 150-175psig). The Sears Craftsman Pro unit I have cannot be found on their website. Mine is a 80g, 5hp, 175psig, two stage. I now see a 3 cylinder single stage for sale $999.99.
Trey T
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Husky (Kellog 335) 175PSI 5HP unit $1200
I don't think you can get any more quality design pump from a big box store than that one.
I don't think you can get any more quality design pump from a big box store than that one.