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2014/11/05 20:44:54 (permalink)
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My first compressor

Looking at purchasing a compressor.
I've just bought a Tig/Plasma machine.
Eventually would like to muck around with panel and paint. (When and if skills develop to that point)
Would the following compressor have the scope to let me use tools and eventually paint?
And any feedback on supplier or brand of compressor.

http://www.ebay.com.au/it...ls&hash=item43ce785e83

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    MK1_Oz
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    Re: My first compressor 2014/11/06 22:45:29 (permalink)
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    Make sure you find out what air storage and flow is needed for painting.  IIRC, my compressor is 15cfm with a 100L tank and worked very hard when I painted my car.
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    Re: My first compressor 2014/11/07 11:49:46 (permalink)
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    Thanks.
    This is the one that I am interested in now.

    http://www.ablesales.com....00lt-17cfm-115psi.html

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    Re: My first compressor 2014/11/07 14:13:23 (permalink)
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    you could start with the biggest you can afford now and when you want more air you can buy a large reservior  and another small compressor. Hook both compressors together to the storage tank and have one kick in about 5 or 10 psi before the other. That way when you only have a small demand on your compressor you only run one but when theres a bigger demand both kick in. You dont have to spend as much when you dont need to.
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    Re: My first compressor 2014/11/07 14:19:18 (permalink)
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    I had a mate who's a painter keeping an eye out for me and and he recommended this http://www.supercheapauto...p;menuFrom=70101#Cross

    Haven't done any painting with it yet though.

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    Re: My first compressor 2014/11/07 14:19:54 (permalink)
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    I run two relatively cheapies together for painting or using air tools of decent air draw.
    Works well.
     
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    Re: My first compressor 2014/11/07 15:08:01 (permalink)
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    I run 17cfm and 100 litres single-twin piston ABAC pump. It Is fine for painting (low pressure) and buffing (High volume) and everything in between from grinding, cutting, drilling, and tyre inflation. went with smaller tank so I had room as bigger tanks are space greedy. (how's that for management talk)
     
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