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Air compressor for spraying purchase time. Help needed.
jossey - 17/6/10 at 11:12 AM

Would like to get a compressor now to spray my car. im borrowing so much off people i think i should get my own.

Would a cheap compressor with filter work to spray my car?

cheers



dave

Bluemoon - 17/6/10 at 11:34 AM

No cheap is probably going to be two small.. Good secondhand model needed. Others will be along to tell you what CFM and FAD you need.. I have two alidi 2hp specials, in parrell should be able to spray (just!)...

Dan

austin man - 17/6/10 at 11:40 AM

You need at a minimum a 50l tank a 2hp plus motor capable of 9cfm plus. Dont just think spraying also think about using it for air toos impact wrenches, DA sanders etc which take some air usage

skinned knuckles - 17/6/10 at 12:34 PM

quote:
Originally posted by austin man
You need at a minimum a 50l tank a 2hp plus motor capable of 9cfm plus. Dont just think spraying also think about using it for air toos impact wrenches, DA sanders etc which take some air usage


+1 always get the best you can. you'll only end up swapping it in a year when you get frustrated with its limited useability.

jossey - 17/6/10 at 12:47 PM

ok guys ill look around.

thanks for all your advise.

your like the JEDI council.


dave

MikeR - 17/6/10 at 03:05 PM

i got a 1.5hp 25l compressor from Aldi - its a nice compressor but not man enough for most jobs.

Got a 2hp 25l compressor from them later on, this is better and if i need it i run them both at the same time (well i will if i find the need, problem is i need to run a separate extension into the garage and can't be bothered most of the time).

jossey - 17/6/10 at 03:21 PM

right ill keep my eye out for a 2hp one with 50l tank and see how i get on.

thanks guys.

Stuart_B - 17/6/10 at 04:23 PM

i have a 5hp, 19cfm with a 150 litre tank, that is well up to the job off supplying my air needs.

cliftyhanger - 17/6/10 at 05:06 PM

I would say a 2hp is marginal for spraying. I have a 3hp, and that only just about keeps up. Only a 50L tank...
Also, belt drive is nice and compared to direct, much much quiter in use. You never know, a good s/h one my be just round the corner.............