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  1. 6th May 2011, 04:07 PM #1
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    Post What size Air Compressor?

    Guys,

    I want to add an air compressor to my workshop and am wonderingwhat size to get. I really only want to use it for cleaning purposes (blow gun) and maybe spray painting, bradding and small vaccuum generators for veneering bags, etc. I will not be attaching any very high volume tools such as sanders, etc.

    I'm tossing up between a 1hp unit up to about 2.5 hp.

    Thoughts?

    Rob
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    G'Day Rob,
    For my money I'd go for the 2.5hp as that'd give you a 10cfm compressor;
    the 1hp will only give you 4cfm.
    Even the 10cfm would be working hard with high volume use air tools;
    but will do most of the other tools you mentioned.
    Cheers, Crowie.
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    Hullo Rob
    Buy a quality brand compressor. I bought a fairly cheap brand and the regulator is made of that diecast junk and get a lot of muck building up inside and as a result the valves and regulator screw sticks. Seem to spend more time pulling it apart and cleaning it than using it. It is a GMC.
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    Anyone have an opinion on the air compressors total tools sell? Both their own brand (TTI) and Iron Air? I was looking at these today and they looked decent.
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    Hullo Wixy,
    I solved my problem; bought my uncles old twin cylinder job for $150. Is fairly slow revving electric drive and does anything I need . Handles a 3/4 drive rattle gun removing tractor wheel nuts with ease. Also has a big air tank.
    My only advice is buy one with valvework and regulator made of good steel. Good luck.

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