Thread: whats in your shop
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07-23-2007 04:53 PM #16
A 110 volt compressor isn't going to cut it. Better make some provision to get 220V in the shop. I have a 7.5 horse twin stage compressor with an extra 80 gallon air tank in addition to the 80 gallon tank on the compressor and working by myself I can tax it quite hard.... Just study the CFM requirements of the tools you have now, then look ahead to the air tools you want to have and get a compressor a size bigger then your future needs dictate.
As for a grown man having to ask permission to get a bigger compressor------You're kidding, right???? Please tell me you are JFKLast edited by Dave Severson; 07-23-2007 at 04:55 PM.
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07-24-2007 05:57 AM #17
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
Yep just kidding - I just haven't found the 'right' new or used one at my price yet. The 6.5 load (2Hp?)rated 30 gallon I-R unit I have now puts out plenty enough pressure and CFM for my Iwata BC/CC and Devil primer gun as well as any air tools I have. It just doesn't have the duty cycle(50%) that I would like for compressor longevity. For my use I don't need a 2 stage $2000 unit but a big single stage with a 100% duty cycle for $1000 or less. Remember - I'm a retired OF and need to sell old treasures for new treasures.Dave
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07-24-2007 06:43 AM #18
As for a grown man having to ask permission to get a bigger compressor------You're kidding, right???? Please tell me you are JFK
Oh no, as someone who was married for 28 years, I understand ONLY too well.Sure we have to get "permission" sometimes to do these things, after all, if she went out and spent $ 2,000 on shoes, I would at least like her to "mention" it to me before she did it.
Besides, what's the old saying? "If Mama ain't happy, NOBODY is happy."
Don
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07-24-2007 06:56 AM #19
We'll be there to back you up............................honest we will!!!
Nothing like having a real support team........even if they are 3000 miles away.Maybe Bob will get there in time to help clean up the mess.
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