Air Compreesor Questions.

[IRQVET]

So I have been kicking around the idea of purchasing an air compressor but I haven't got a clue as to what I'm looking for.

I thinking around $200 - 300

It would be for home/personal use and I'd like something strong enough to run a DA sander.

Any suggestions or mistakes you've made that I can learn from?

 

[road1will]

Get the one with the largest tank you can afford/have room for. Its annoying working in a garage when the compressor is constantly cycling on. If you have the ability, you should seriously consider a remote installation, and then plumbing your garage for air.

 

[Rivieraracing]

+1!!
I had a smaller one that was mainly meant for portability and more for nail guns and it would be on non stop for most anything, got annoying and was ******* it real quick, I am running with an older Craftsman 5hp 33 gal one right now, works pretty good for most everything but I really want a 60 gallon really really bad though!! It's hard to keep me happy I guess!

 

[Eagle]

the bigger the compressor the better, a huge tank with a modest compressor is jsut asking for long periods of waiting for the PSI to build back up so you can use your tool again.

 

[blackcoffee]

Pretty much man from my experience with air tools / tanks / compressors. Along with the one on my truck and the one in the garage. Get the biggest friggen tank you can find and a strong beefy compressor because your gonna need it. It's one of those things that you go big or its just a pain.

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BTW Unless you're buying these pieces used and I mean quite used then your looking on spending ALOT more then 200-300$.

 

[BOSS]

You can get a decent compressor for 300. I just bought a 3 yr old 30gal Craftsman vertical compressor for $220, never been happier. I've been painting, sanding, nailing....and it never skips a beat. In fact, I used it on 120lbs for air blasting the dust etc. outta my garage a couple days ago ...beats the hell out of a broom.


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[riviera rider]

DONT JUST LOOK AT THE LARGER THE BETTER YOU MUST GET A COMPERESSOR WITH A GOOD CFM RATING!!!! IF ITS LOWER THAN 14CFM DONT GET IT

get a 60 gal tank with a motor that can put out over 14cfm and you shouldnt have any problems

 

[sanddperformance]

you can pick up used 60 gallon for under 300 and if it is a older one it will last. stay away from the oilless ones they are loud

 

[TunasTwins]

Harbor Freight?

 

[TnTahoe]

i have a craftsman 33gal from Sears its pretty decent for what I use it for