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| draganc |
 Aug 22 2012, 03:17 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States  |
Hi guys,
I’m looking for recommendations for a new air compressor for my home work shop. I’m looking for a unit that is capable of doing some painting, grinding, DA sanding, hence, around 60 gallons and around 11/10 scfm at 40/90 psi. The unit will be used 1-2 per week, hence, I don’t need a full-blown pro model, but I don’t want to wait forever to build up pressure. I checked Home Depot, Lowes and HF and their unites between $450 – 600. It looks like they are all the same, from a performance and customer ratings point-of-view. What can you guys recommend? Thanks, Dragan |
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| draganc |
Aug 22 2012, 06:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
Thanks a lot guys for the fast response!
@carr914, which craftsman model do you have? What are the differences and benefits between single and dual stage? |
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| Brian_Boss |
Aug 23 2012, 09:51 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 324 Joined: 3-June 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 781 |
QUOTE(draganc @ Aug 22 2012, 07:30 PM)  What are the differences and benefits between single and dual stage? A two stage is just what it sounds like. One cylinder (or pair of cylinders) compresses air from atmospheric pressure to around 90psi. The discharge goes to the second cylinder(s) which compress the air further. I think mine is 175psi. The advantages are more cfm for a given HP and more air in the tank for given size (because of the higher pressure). Only disadvantage is greater cost. If you have the budget, I really like Quincy. Made in the US and should last a lifetime in a non-commercial application. |
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draganc OT: Looking for a air compressor recommendation Aug 22 2012, 03:17 PM
tim_nd For painting, I had great luck with this
All the... Aug 22 2012, 04:07 PM carr914 I like my Craftsman with the extended Warranty tha... Aug 22 2012, 05:22 PM wingnut86 I scrimped and saved and bought an Ingersol Rand 2... Aug 22 2012, 05:43 PM shuie I am just finishing up installing the 220V 60 gall... Aug 22 2012, 06:02 PM JmuRiz Just be sure to get an oil lube'd compressor, ... Aug 22 2012, 07:43 PM yeahmag Not that I like it, but I've beat the living c... Aug 23 2012, 11:02 AM draganc Thanks for all the inputs!!
It's a bi... Aug 23 2012, 03:20 PM
kg6dxn
Thanks for all the inputs!!
It's a b... Aug 23 2012, 03:32 PM FourBlades Not a comment on max air, just in general:
I hav... Aug 23 2012, 03:28 PM draganc what do you guys think about those garage hose sys... Aug 23 2012, 04:57 PM carr914
Thanks a lot guys for the fast response!
@ca... Aug 23 2012, 05:30 PM |
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