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Posted: July 29 2007 02:06 PM
 
Tony Jones (aka Tony57) [ View ] [ tjones81@charter.net ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
Hillsboro, Missouri
 
Looking to buy a new air compressor... was looking at a 5hp 60 gal tank.. To run air tools and a sand blaster.

Ingersoll rand is the brand its a two stage..Any help would be nice.
 
 
 
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Posted by butlerscars  -  07/29/2007 02:12 PM
I recenetly purched an I.RAND 7.5 horse 80 gallon tank two stage and love it. I did put an auto drain on it too help with those times when you forget to drain it. I found that Tractor Supply was cheaper than anyone else if you have one near by it is worth looking in to.
butlerscars [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] hull, Georgia
 
Posted by buick1  -  07/29/2007 08:27 PM
Depending on the size of your blaster you need to make certain the compressor can keep up, and blasting requires a good amount of air volume, and moisture free air. I said VOLUME, not to be confused with PRESSURE. A good filter and water trap devise are a must. There are some nice drawings of do it yourself ways to run your lines and install a home made trap too.


I personally prefer a PISTON compressor compared with a diaphram type, IMO.


The 80 gallon will give you 33% more time in between run time compared to the 60 too, and often the price isn't that much different.


A automatic tank drain is a nice option, have you ever seen or heard of a compressor tank exploding? It isn't a nice thing.


I wish you well,



Dale

Indy
buick1 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Indianapolis, Indiana
 
Posted by robymarks  -  07/29/2007 08:49 PM
I have a single stage 6.5 HP Campbell Hausfield I got at Lowes. I use it for air tools and a bead cabinet. It works well especially for the price. It is high on the cfms, like 13.9. No doubt the dual stage is better.
robymarks [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Houston, Texas Charter Member since October 2005
 
Posted by dixie  -  07/29/2007 09:09 PM
I got an old SEARS 35 yrs old 6hp 60 gal sill going.
jim grace [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dade city, Florida Charter Member since January 2006
 
Posted by Tony57  -  07/30/2007 12:29 AM
I picked up a Ingersoll Rand SS5L5 seems to work real nice.
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