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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 JFK

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

As for a grown man ..................

------You're kidding, right???? Please tell me you are JFK

Dave S
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.

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

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. Blood dries quickly.