Garage Air Compressor

[Wayne M.]

Indeed. Just like when buying a pressure washer, look at the volume at pressure first. They all make the pressure, but how much air can it move at that pressure?

 

[Dan_69GTX]

Also typically the oil filled are quieter. - still gonna be loud though.

Another thing to look at is the duty cycle of the compressor. Typically the oilLESS type have a shorter duty cycle.

What you need to look at is the VOLUME of air to run equipment. The "pressure" part is important too, but not as much.
Ex, a nail gun uses very little volume, but the pressure has to be correct for proper depth control. So a 1 gallon tank is more than enough. An impact gun requires 90 psi (typically) but it uses a lot of air, so the smaller the tank the faster the pressure drops.

Consider doing this then - get another tank(2) to hold more air. That can be a "portable air" tank or something else. Propane tanks work well for this. The propane tanks I have are rated for 250 PSI. NEVER use a water tank - or if you do make sure your insurance is paid up!

I have a large compressor with an 80 gallon tank, but I also have another 400+ gallons of air storage using propane tanks. No, I don't have a bunch of 20lb tanks tied together. WHY do I do this? So when I am using the blast cabinet or sand blaster the compressor doesn't cycle as much. That is much easier on the motor.

Now the other thing to consider - moisture. If you use another tank you will have to drain the moisture from it unless you filter the air before the tank. There are many ways to do that. A refrigerated drier (expensive but very effective), or what I do is run the air through something to cool the air before it enters the tanks, then create a "trap" in the line to collect and easily remove a lot of the moisture.

Want more details just ask.

 

[BIGNASTY]

https://www.ingersollrandproducts.c...ml#tab-2-cd339266-dd00-4148-a6d6-3a99101cf27c
Bought it because

(1) ITS A HONDA!!! enough said about that
(2) I didn't have enough Electrical power in Montana to run a comparable electrical compressor fully.
(3) Its awesome and will run a 1" impact with little or no wait busting truck tires (Class 8 size trk)

 

[Dan_69GTX]

Bignasty, when you find one of those for $600 please let mrgreystone know.

However, that is a good compressor!

 

[BIGNASTY]

Didn't know there was a price tag limit SORRY

 

[Dan_69GTX]

No problem. However you might be onto something. Maybe a gas powered one would work for him. Not sure what they go for and if that is acceptable.

 

[TFucili]

Be aware that I-R made the genuine T-30 Industrial compressors, and markets the imported stuff that bears their decal.

 

[Wayne M.]

Again I say brand loyalty means squat.
Doosan owns I-R. They own Bobcat too.

 

[mrgreystone]

Consider doing this then - get another tank(2) to hold more air. That can be a "portable air" tank or something else. Propane tanks work well for this. The propane tanks I have are rated for 250 PSI. NEVER use a water tank - or if you do make sure your insurance is paid up!