jossey
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| posted on 17/6/10 at 11:12 AM |
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Air compressor for spraying purchase time. Help needed.
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
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 17/6/10 at 11:34 AM |
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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
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austin man
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| posted on 17/6/10 at 11:40 AM |
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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
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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skinned knuckles
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| posted on 17/6/10 at 12:34 PM |
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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.
A man isn't complete until he's married, then he's finished
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jossey
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| posted on 17/6/10 at 12:47 PM |
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ok guys ill look around.
thanks for all your advise.
your like the JEDI council.
dave
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MikeR
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| posted on 17/6/10 at 03:05 PM |
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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).
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jossey
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| posted on 17/6/10 at 03:21 PM |
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right ill keep my eye out for a 2hp one with 50l tank and see how i get on.
thanks guys.
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Stuart_B
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| posted on 17/6/10 at 04:23 PM |
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i have a 5hp, 19cfm with a 150 litre tank, that is well up to the job off supplying my air needs.
black mk indy, 1.6pinto on cbr600 bike carb's.
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 17/6/10 at 05:06 PM |
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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.............
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