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- From: greenfie@vtserf.cc.vt.edu (Steve Greenfield)
- Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
- Subject: Air Compressor Questions
- Message-ID: <8069@vtserf.cc.vt.edu>
- Date: 12 Oct 92 12:57:43 GMT
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- Organization: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
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- I just bought a Sears/Craftsman air compressor that was 3.5 HP and
- had a 25 gallon tank that was rated at 125 PSI. I think it came
- with a 15ft hose which was 1/4" and rated at 200psi, I believe. I
- have never used a compressor before and I have a few questions and
- concerns.
-
- I am pretty excited about my purchase but I am confused about sizes
- of hoses, fittings and tools. The literature that came with the
- compressor does not go into details about what size hoses, fittings
- and tools that can or cannot be used, other than the SCFM ratings.
- I have a Harbor Freight catalog and all the pneumatic tool ads say
- 1/4" NPT (?), 3/8" hose size along with the PSI and CFM ratings.
- The SEARS tool catalog does not say anything about the NPT and hose
- size! Does anyone know if the tools from Harbor Freight will work
- with my new compressor? Do I need to order fittings and hoses of a
- different size? My guess is that these compressors and tools will
- work together in most instances but I have nothing to base this on!
-
- The compressor literature did say that you should not use an extension
- cord but to use more air hose instead. I know I need more than 15ft
- of hose but I don't know what kind to get! Any suggestions? To make
- things easier, I would think that swivel connectors and quick coupler
- sets would be an advantage. Any suggestions with this as well?
-
- Thanks for any and all help!
-
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