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Offline Bush Tucker Man

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« on: November 21, 2004, 15:41:52 »
I'll be in the market for a compressor soon, can anyone offer any assistance in choosing correctly, please.

It's got to be capable of running;
Drills
Ratchets
Cut-off saw
Tyre inflator
Impact gun (possibly)
Spray gun??

What sort of air-delivery do I need?
Is it coupled to the receiver tank size?
Is a 50litre tank sufficent, or should I be looking for a 100litre?

Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2004, 17:25:55 »
Richard

mine has a 150litre reciever, a 3hp single phase motor and i believe delivers 11-14cfm.

I use all air tools with mine , including a sandblast gun which uses massive volumes of air.
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« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2004, 21:25:19 »
Been looking at the specifications & prices at 'Machine Mart'
Saw this one that was a 'Practical Classics' Best Buy  in a recent issue.

But the price!! :shock:

(might have to investigate the local 'Free-Ads' & E-Bay)
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« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2004, 21:44:34 »
I would definately go for the larger reciever - otherwise the motor will be running all the time trying to keep up!

try here - these look reasonable

http://www.acecompressors.com/display_products_offers.asp?prodid=45&offer=3
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« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2004, 22:14:51 »
Thanks Dave, I'll have a browse on there later
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« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2004, 02:03:45 »
If you don't need portability look at their professional line - you get a bigger receiver, a better spec'd motor and an extra 2cfm for the same money (and only forgo portability and wheels).  I'll bet it will last a lot longer too.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=000110140&r=2009&g=102
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