Just bought an air compressor for general tasks with cars. Was told this unit (in the link below) is powerful and will run an air hammer, air and high torque impact gun. What I would like to know is how to make the machine quieter and what to look at when pairing tools? I want a strong air hammer and impact gun for it.
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Air compressor question
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Its the cfm that will tell you what it can handle. Air tools should give a figure for comparison purposes. The cfm numbers will also give an idea as to how long you can use it before you need to stop so that the air tank can replenish.
My compressor lives outdoors under a “kennel” and is occasionally left on overnight because I forget its running. You will need to leave gaps in any construction for ventilation to prevent overheating.
My compressor lives outdoors under a “kennel” and is occasionally left on overnight because I forget its running. You will need to leave gaps in any construction for ventilation to prevent overheating.
A larger air receiver tank would be helpful......this allows the tools to run longer before the compressor has to cut back in to fill it up again.
I'd go for 100 litre minimum.
16 CFM is a large volume of air output and will drive most air tools - however:
Keep the hoses to the tools as large a diameter as you can, and keep the hoses as short as you can.
Needle descalers use one hell of an amount of air.
Really large bolts will need a 3/4" drive gun.
If you are paint spraying you will need a water separator.
I don't use a tool oiler, just apply some oil into the tool air inlet from time to time.
If you think this compressor will be noisy, try using the piston types!
John
I'd go for 100 litre minimum.
16 CFM is a large volume of air output and will drive most air tools - however:
Keep the hoses to the tools as large a diameter as you can, and keep the hoses as short as you can.
Needle descalers use one hell of an amount of air.
Really large bolts will need a 3/4" drive gun.
If you are paint spraying you will need a water separator.
I don't use a tool oiler, just apply some oil into the tool air inlet from time to time.
If you think this compressor will be noisy, try using the piston types!
John
I tend to use Machine Mart stuff....pretty close to me, you can see what you are buying and they are helpful. Also good for hoses (not the rubber ones though) and connectors etc.
My needle descaler has 4 chisel attachments - it does well enough.
If you are using it on metal, then a 16oz hammer is fine - for concrete best go for a 20oz tool.
I find Sealey stuff overpriced for what it is.
John
My needle descaler has 4 chisel attachments - it does well enough.
If you are using it on metal, then a 16oz hammer is fine - for concrete best go for a 20oz tool.
I find Sealey stuff overpriced for what it is.
John
I went for a 8mm 10 metre rubber hose. I'm wondering if I should of have went for a 10mm internal diameter insteadI tend to use Machine Mart stuff....pretty close to me, you can see what you are buying and they are helpful. Also good for hoses (not the rubber ones though) and connectors etc.
My needle descaler has 4 chisel attachments - it does well enough.
If you are using it on metal, then a 16oz hammer is fine - for concrete best go for a 20oz tool.
I find Sealey stuff overpriced for what it is.
John
The bigger the better, but of course you are restricted to the 1/4 bsp connectors at the end of the day.
With mine I removed the taps on the compressor side, just to remove as many restrictions as possible.
John
With mine I removed the taps on the compressor side, just to remove as many restrictions as possible.
John
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