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Title: air compressors???
Post by: edy on November 29, 2007, 20:36:20

i no naff all when it comes to buying these. i would like to know what spec to go for (motor size, tank size ect) may need to be portable but its not overly esential, it wont be dragged out every day.

basically all i want it for is so i can work on the landy, i want to be able to use the air rachet, air drill ect, it basically needs to be able to cope with a days use of tools.

btw, anyone know were i could get one cheap, only place i have looked is ebay but i need to know what i am looking for.

cheers :D

Title: air compressors???
Post by: Bulli on November 29, 2007, 20:43:24

have a look in modified, theres a thread in there at the moment

Title: Re: air compressors???
Post by: muddydisco on November 29, 2007, 20:44:55

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130160323160

Well i brought this and it's great.

Title: air compressors???
Post by: Ja1983 on November 29, 2007, 20:46:20

a stealthy discussion with machinemart will give you an idea of the size and ratings you need, then shop around.. fleabay, adtrader/yeller etc..

i`d opt for the biggest/best i could afford, as a tool you use often, needs to work often.....

...remind me why i bought a landie....?  :lol:

Title: air compressors???
Post by: Bush Tucker Man on November 29, 2007, 21:22:41

I keep considering buying one, as there's a few air-tools in the shed, that I've inherited.

I fancy this one from 'Machine Mart', or its equivilant.
'Hunter 60' (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/hunter-60-air-compressor/path/diy-semi-professional-air-compressors-2)

It's got a decent-ish capacity & a reasonable CFtM displacement

Title: air compressors???
Post by: edy on November 29, 2007, 22:14:35

why did any of us buy one :lol:

cheers everyone. o and will take a look at that thread, should have done a search first :D

Title: air compressors???
Post by: Range Rover Blues on November 30, 2007, 00:02:58

Are you running it at home? if so you need the biggest one you can run from single phase if you can afford it.  This might mean installing a 16amp outlet somewhere, provided the wiring can take it.

Don't be tempted to buy a little cheap one, you can inflate tyres (whoop-de-do) and even run a spray gun but as soon as you buy serious tools you'll regret it.

I'm on my 3rd, what does that tell you :roll:

I'm not a big fan of airless either, if you use it a lot you want an oiled one with cast cylinder, preferably branded, not hong-kong-fuey or sunday market tat.  If it's second hand make sure it's not on it's last legs either.

Title: air compressors???
Post by: davidlandy on November 30, 2007, 15:03:00

i got a SIP one - its single phase 3hp with 150 litre tank - just right for home use and running air tools comfortably without kicking in all the time

Title: air compressors???
Post by: V8MoneyPit on November 30, 2007, 15:10:05

The tank size is vital as suggested elsewhere. I inherited a small compressor and it is really frustrating when you are half way through a sheet with the air shears and they stop  :roll: I'm not complaining though, it was free  :D

Title: air compressors???
Post by: Range Rover Blues on November 30, 2007, 15:18:50

A big tank is really uselful if you do something that's intermittant, like grinding, impact wrench, cutting small things at least and drilling.

If you want to run something like a D/A or air saw there's no substitute for CFMs.

Title: air compressors???
Post by: edy on December 01, 2007, 01:14:01

cheers, yep its just for running at home, getting an idea of what im looking for now, cheers :D

Title: air compressors???
Post by: Mutz on December 02, 2007, 00:14:24

Steve, if your interested i have a 210 litre tank in my shed.

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