wkw90 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 About to buy a compressor would a 50L tank be ok for most jobs or should i find one with a bigger tank Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 What do you want to use it for? As ever, get the biggest (decent quality) one you can afford. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkw90 Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 I have seen one made by a company called rockworth it has a 50L tank, 3hp motor its £249.00 . I want to use it with air ratchet , die grinder ect .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 ... ect ... ? So just hand tools, or any spraying / shot-blasting / plasma cutting? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkw90 Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 ?So just hand tools, or any spraying / shot-blasting / plasma cutting? Al. Hand tools maybe a little spraying but thats it Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl hurst Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 have a mooch on ebay,just dropped on a hydrovane with all switch gear etc 59cfm 11kw motor so massive amount of air for my plasma cutter for the sum of 69.00,just need to pipe it to my receiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkw90 Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thanks ill have a look on ebay Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I was once tempted by a sub £100 2hp 30 litre. No good for air ratchet, air sander etc. Worth knowing that a description of 7cu ft per minute does not necessarily mean for a whole minute! If you are near a Costco they had a good deal on 3 hp 100 litre at just over £200. (If my memory serves me!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkw90 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 I was once tempted by a sub £100 2hp 30 litre. No good for air ratchet, air sander etc. Worth knowing that a description of 7cu ft per minute does not necessarily mean for a whole minute! If you are near a Costco they had a good deal on 3 hp 100 litre at just over £200. (If my memory serves me!) Yes i have a Costco near to me i think i saw them there a while back forgot all about them , will go have a look thursday . Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintman Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Come at it from the other way. Decide what tools you want to use then find out what their air consumption is. Then look for a compressor that has the free air delivery and tank size to cope. Air sanders/polishers use a LOT of air. I do SMART repairs professionally & use an electric DA sander and polisher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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