white90 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3hp-150lt-ABAC-AIR-C...6QQcmdZViewItem does this look suitable for air tools/sand blasting etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Humphreys Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 It will work air tools fine, not sure about sand blasting. I have a 50l one of the same make, had it a few years and no problems. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 cheers Paul sandblasting needs 8cfm so should be ok glad to hear the make is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Looks nice. Do your self a favour and plumb in your main air line to your regulator/water seperator to a decent 1/2" connection on the tank, rather than the 1/4" near the pressure switch, where a lot of DIY compressors have their regulator. With high-demand tools that are run for a long time, like an air ratchet or air saw, the tank just buys you time between the pump kicking in and out. At 10CFM it shouldn't take long to refill. I've got 300L of air and that holds up to fairly long duration use of the air-saw, so I reckon 150 will be good for most things. Sand/grit blasting takes a lot of air, ask Roger. 150L/10CFM will be probably be ok for short jobs if you're happy to wait now and again for the pump to cool down and the tank to fill. hot (thus moist) air is not got for blasting. Overall, I'd say it'd be a nice bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoStu Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I've go t a much smaller B&Q jobbie, 25 litres I think. Still fine for air tools. Not tried a saw but windy gun, ratchet etc is fine. At about £130 it does me. Stu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruntus Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Qick note with regard to sand blasting and painting. I have a low cfm compressor with a 50 litre tank and it works fairly well however make sure you get a good quality water trap to put inline with the airhoses as well. This will keep the sand from clogging up in the nozzle and keep the water out of your paint (I found out the hard way! ). Common sense really but you learn from experience!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Tony , Thats the very compressor that i have at home , very good bit of kit and a lot better than these machine mart ones on the market. And they are quiet in operation . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discojmz Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 we've got a 3hp 150litre SIP one. brilliant unit, worth every penny and well balanced and on big wheels for portability was a big added bonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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