Air Compressor ??

notdos

notdos

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Ok,,I want to buy an Air Compressor to air up the tires on my vehicles and mower and to run an impact wrench. Thing is,,I don't have a clue what size or type to get. How powerful does it need to be? Electric or gas? I don't want it take 30 minutes to air up a flat but I also don't wanna spend $500. Suggestions?

Phillip :)
 
I went to Sears and got a Craftsman. I think it's 33 gal/6 hp. I don't do much with it beyond what you're talking about so I'm no expert but it works well. IIRC I paid $260ish.
 
Notdos,

Mine is the same size as the one 92degrees has. I use it for all sorts of stuff and it has been up to every task. I think everyone should get one when they buy their first house. They come in very handy.

I would definitely stick with electric unless you have a special need to use one in a location that does not have power.

A suggestion for one of your first tools: Buy a mini die grinder. You can get right-angle or straight (I prefer right-angle). Using various bits and wheels you can grind, sand, cut, polish and clean.

--SAK
 
You can wheel it around very easily. I could probably lift it into the car but I'd rather have help or a ramp.
 
notdos,

Portable? It is luggable. It has 2 wheels on one end. You lift up the other end and pull it around. You could not lift it up and carry it around though. They are fairly large.

92degrees is correct about the air nozzle. The air blowing capability is probably the most useful compressor function.

--SAK
 
notdos,
I just got the compressor and tool kit in your link two weeks ago,only the vertical one at the bottom right.It is plenty big enough to do all the tasks you mention and any other normal homeowner type air tool uses.

The tools that come with it are not to bad,I tested the impact wrench by busting loose the lug nuts on a salt water use boat trailer that hadn't been loosened for years,and this without an oiler.

I bought it to replace a horizontal Craftsman compressor of the same size and horsepower that gave me years of trouble-free service before falling victim to hurricane Isibel,along with pretty much everything else in my garage below the 31.5" waterline.

Both of these are portable in that they are easy enough to roll around with the horiz. one being a little easier,but to big to lift by yourself.I'm going to bolt the new ones feet to the floor and hope it can hold its head out of the water next hurricane.:)
 
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