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09-15-2005, 08:25 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Air Compressor
I am looking at getting an air compressor. I was looking on the sears website and thought the vertical style might save room in my garage. I don't want to spend a lot of money and the 1 HP 12 gallon looked nice at only $179.00. Im going to be using it for small things such as filling car tires, blowing out the garage floor, cleaning tools, things like that. Any suggestions if I should go bigger or smaller.
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09-15-2005, 08:37 PM
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If You think You want it for small jobs that will be good, The oil less make more noise and wear out before standard oil crankcase one. But will more then likely last many years for You. if you want to operate air tools go bigger. air tools use alot of air. I have a 7 HP 60 gallon that will handle anything just about. But I use it for air tools.
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09-15-2005, 10:28 PM
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I got a vertical Coleman 5.5 hp 11 gallon on sale for $139 at a local box storeso far it seems to work well for the jobs you listed
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09-15-2005, 10:32 PM
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Did you realy ask a bunch of reefers if you should go bigger???!!!! I would agree with Vince, I like the oil crankcase type.
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09-15-2005, 11:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
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Tru dat but the investment just for casual jobs diverts the reef fundage
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09-16-2005, 08:19 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Yeah I need money for other stuff too. Like reef stuff.
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09-16-2005, 08:54 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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I have a 8Hp 60 gallon Vertical.The compressor is the heart of the system.So you want a good heart to run everything else!You'll spend more money on all your airtools then the compressor.
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09-18-2005, 02:41 PM
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Location: Walnut Grove, SC, USA
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oil sump for the compressor is a must if you're going to spend that kind of money, also, you'll invariably buy a ton of air tools, so might as well get a 50 to 60 gal tank to go with it.
use the large diameter hose for long runs, and if you paint, get an air dryer for the service line. I bought a 240 volt one, but thats because I use it a lot when I run it.
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09-22-2005, 11:00 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: New Castle, Delaware
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and pick up a hog while you are at it, even a 5 gallon one will do, nie to be able to carry some air somewhere else for a quick job instead of rolling out the main compressor.
some of the smallr pancake models come with one or two guns also, if you dont think you need or will use it alot try looking at thoses...they are usalluy a very good deal. the price of one or two guns is unreal..
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09-22-2005, 08:29 PM
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Look deeply into my eyes
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Where's Dimples?
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220v, 8 hp , 60 gallon in my workshop,,,big enuf,,,,no problem
Tools etc, are like tanks Tony,,,If ya ain't got a bigg'un now,,,you will,,,, 
Hope to see ya soon!
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10-01-2005, 01:32 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Valparaiso, IN
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Thanks for all the help. I actually bought a compressor from someone at work. Her husband was selling his compressor. A cambell and hausfield 3 1/2 HP belt drive 20 gallon. I paid only $50 bucks for it. Its in great shape and has the extra filter to catch the moisture. I couldn't go wrong with that price so I bought it.
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10-01-2005, 01:40 AM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Cincinnati
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good deal!
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10-01-2005, 07:39 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
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Saw Tony's new house and tank- move results the other day,,and checked out his new compressor,,,he did get a good deal BTW.
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