PUMA PK6060V Compressor

[cj58]

Has anyone used the PUMA PK6060V Compressor to restore a car, can you tell me how it performed with the sanders, and painting.

 

[AP514]

looks about like my Husky........50% run time. I can not say if it will run ok.. just FYI mine gets really hot and makes alot of water. I did this for mine to make sure I do not have water when I paint....http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131919

Ima also doing the intercooler too but not quite done. http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50946

 

[shoot summ]

I have the PK6560V, it's rated at 18 cfm at 90psi versus 12 cfm for the PK6060V.

For me it does what I want 98% of the time, the only time I see an issue is when I am running a DA sander. Then it runs non-stop to keep up. I'm typically using a DA when I am edging and polishing stone, so it isn't uncommon to run the sander for 15-20 minutes with only small stops to change the diamond pads. The compressor gets pretty hot when it is running constantly so I always put a fan on it to help with cooling.

So if good part of what you are doing is running a DA for more than short bursts, you won't be happy with the 6060(IMO).

 

[Allenw]

I can't help you on recommendations but will say Puma's customers service is excellent.

 

[BearsFan315]

I have been looking at the same Puma, from all my homework I have to agree with AllenW as long as you are not running a tool or tools that require high CFM rates you should be fine. I am looking for one, as I al restoring an antique car, but will mainly be running ratchet, wrench, etc... nothing of high CFM rate. Have an electric 90deg angle grinder that I dog all the time, no issues with it so not going air on that.

Plus for the price will be more then I need now and in the near future.