Puma Compressor? Need opinions.

[cybin]

I'm looking at purchasing a Puma Air compressor for my local Fleet Farm.
It looks pretty good I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything

They seem to be pretty honest with specs and for the price of $338 it seems like a pretty good deal. Am I missing anything?

The specs read like this:

110v/220v motor. Wired for 110v
5hp peak/2hp average
20 Gallon tank
Twin cylinder compressor
Cast Iron compressor housing
150PSI max pressure

7.1cu @ 40PSI
5.5cu @ 90PSI

 

[chevy302dz]

I would go for something bigger, 5.5CFM will run a impact gun or a air ratchet but that's about it.

 

[TNToy]

What's your target use?

Airing up tires and occasionally running an impact gun, that's fine.
If you plan to own air powered sanders, grinders, cutoff tools, or moderately heavy impact use... I hope you don't mind running for 30 seconds and waiting 3-5 minutes for the tank to refill.

And don't even think about painting with that compressor.

Remember, no matter what the sticker says, a 15A 110-volt outlet is limited to a 2-2.5 horse motor. Anything else would never run without tripping the circuit breaker. There's only ONE spec. that matters, and that makes a good comparison for compressor: How many CFM it delivers at 90PSI, where you'll run your tools. The last thing you want to look at is the HP rating, because it's always a lie.

 

[eschoendorff]

I'm looking at purchasing a Puma Air compressor for my local Fleet Farm.
It looks pretty good I just want to make sure I'm not missing anything

They seem to be pretty honest with specs and for the price of $338 it seems like a pretty good deal. Am I missing anything?

The specs read like this:

110v/220v motor. Wired for 110v
5hp peak/2hp average
20 Gallon tank
Twin cylinder compressor
Cast Iron compressor housing
150PSI max pressure

7.1cu @ 40PSI
5.5cu @ 90PSI

I am considering the same one because I doubt that I will ever be able to get 240v in my garage. If I was going to buy another 110v compressor today, it would be taht one.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Marginal size, You need more power!

 

[cybin]

I'm renting a place right now otherwise I would totally wire 220v into my garage. I think the puma pump will make the most use out of 110v plus its at least movable since I plan on a few more moves before buying a house.

It will be pretty much for a impact wrench and a few other air tools. If I paint with it, I'll make sure to get a small gun with low air comsumption.

I would like to use a gravity feed sand blast gun with it. I think it will run that with some pauses.

Thanks,
-Cybin

 

[cybin]

Here is a link:

http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=13&products_id=590

 

[eschoendorff]

Here is a link:

http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=13&products_id=590

Whoa!!!! $550 is WAY too much for that compressor! I can get the same unit from a local tool supply place (that also services all makes of compressors) for about $379. You might wanna check around....