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- From: williamsk@gtephx.UUCP (Kevin W. Williams)
- Newsgroups: misc.consumers,rec.autos.tech,rec.autos
- Subject: Re: Compressors & Air Tools
- Summary: Craftsman
- Message-ID: <1992Jul22.174437.26516@gtephx.UUCP>
- Date: 22 Jul 92 17:44:37 GMT
- References: <1992Jul20.153457.20046@cbfsb.cb.att.com> <1992Jul20.182720.26606@bnr.ca>
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- In article <1992Jul20.182720.26606@bnr.ca>, (Eric Youngblood) writes:
- > In article <1992Jul20.153457.20046@cbfsb.cb.att.com>, rjc@cbnewsf.cb.att.com (robert.cook) writes:
- > |> Sorry for the cross posting, but I'd like some input.
- > |>
- > |> I'm planning on buying an Air Compressor nad Air Tools. I'm wondering of some-
- > |> one on the net has such equipment, Good/Bad. Maybe I could get some feedback
- > |> on what's good and what's not.
- > |>
- > |> I'm looking at 5hp, 80 Gal tank, cast iron, compressor. I'd like to buy equip-
- > |> ment and tools ONCE. So I'm looking for GOOD stuff that won't break down on me.
- > |>
- > |> TNKS - Robert
- >
- > WOW! I envy you! You must have a dedicated work shop. I cant say much about a
- > compressor that large, but I will relate my experience purchasing a 3.5 HP 25
- > gal unit. Paid $299 at Sears. After close inspection this *is* a high quality
- > piece of equipment. It has a 120/240 15/17.5 amp GE electric direct drive motor.
- > The compressor pump is 11.9 cfm DeVilbiss single stage unit. The 25 gallon tank
- > is also built by DeVilbiss and is rated at 150+psi. Cut-in pressure is 100 psi,
- > and cut-off pressure is 125 psi. The whole thing weighs a little over 100 lbs so
- > it can still be considered portable. I dont know how I got by without it! It has
- > come in handy for so many projects. My advice is to get the biggest unit you can
- > afford. You cannot have too much air, but too little sure will spoil your day.
- >
- > $0.02
- > Ericy
-
- I will second a recommendation for Craftsman. Mine is a 5 HP 30 Gallon unit.
- Works great, lasts a long time. I would question a 80 gallon tank, however.
- Your air will last a long time, but take a long time to build pressure as
- well. When you just want to use an impact wrench for 10 seconds, waiting
- a couple minutes for pressure can be frustrating. I would at least consider
- a smaller main tank for fast fill, and an auxilliary for added capacity when
- you really need it.
-
-
- Kevin Wayne Williams
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- Remember : Brute force has an elegance all its own.
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