Air Compressors

[pward76]

I'm going to be buying an air compressor for airing up tires - bike and cars, running an impact wrench to change tires, blowing up footballs, soccer balls, basketballs, etc. I am justifying the purchase by changing my own 'busa tires. I have already bought the tire changer and a static balancer.

I may want to do a little sandblasting, which I know takes mondo amounts of CFM, and maybe, someday, do a little painting - again, I know this take bunches of air.

I am looking at an Ingersoll Rand, model SSL3L, which is a single stage compressor providing 11.3 CFM at 90 psi and it has a 100% service rating when using synthetic oil. It has a 60 gallon vertical tank. I know this will handle my immediate needs, but will not be optimal for painting and blasting, where a two stage compressor would be better.

I'm just wondering what compressors others have, and their opinions about them.

So - compressor owners - speak up!

 

[05BusaLe]

Sears biggest, bought the floor model and got ding/dent sale price (Half off)

 

[pward76]

Just ordered this one... overkill right now, but I can sandblast and paint with this one down the road....

http://www.eatoncompressor.com/catalog/item/504747/206949.htm

Be here in 3 - 4 weeks. They build 'em to order.

 

[dadofthree]

You might want to get an automatic drain, especially if you're painting, and kind of filter to catch oil.

 

[pward76]

yep, already working on the plan for black iron pipe in the garage, complete with water traps, water filters, coalescing filter, regulator, etc.

not to mention the wiring....

 

[dadofthree]

Wiring is easy, most lighting panels or distribution panels are near the garage. 110 or 220

 

[dadofthree]

35 amp 220 VAC breaker and some 8 gauge wire. Ain't cheap.

 

[dadofthree]

Dryer recepticle is optional

 

[dadofthree]

Hope you need all that brother. I got a little pancake for tires. Think it cost me fifty bucks at wally world and plugs into my wall. Opened drain the other day and found no water.

 

[pward76]

(dadofthree @ Apr. 25 2007,15:57) Wiring is easy, most lighting panels or distribution panels are near the garage. 110 or 220

220, 221, whatever it takes.....



Sorry, I love that line from Mr. Mom.

I was talking with my electrician buddy, he said 35 amp was an odd size - cheaper to go with 40 Amp. The main panel for the house is in the garage, so I will only need 3 to 6 feet of 8 gauge (although I suppose if I can't scrounge any, I may have to buy a roll of it....)

Anyway - got another project!

 

[dadofthree]

I'm sure he'll use the right wire with that 40. Once he sees the motor he might find that a 30 handles it. Running current was 24 amps, didn't see in rush. l8tr

 

[06BUSA]

I have a small 2 stage from sears. 20 gallon tank and runs on 110, 120 whatever it takes. Because it's 2 stage it will run what low grade 60 gal singles will run. They dont make the 20 anymore, it's a 25 gallon now.
Plus side. Easily portable, wont need 220 to run it, Oil free, price, Runs quiet
Down side. Air delivery is a little down.
Here is the 25 gal

 

[dadofthree]

 

[06BUSA]

Just noticed you already bought.