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Title: Good air compressors?
Post by: dubbleJs on December 12, 2006, 11:16:52 PM

Im looking into getting a compressor to run impact guns, ratchets etc.

http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B000HTVQPM/sr=1-4/qid=1165990360/ref=sr_1_4/104-1396274-9411906?ie=UTF8&searsBrand=core&mqnodeid=16365651

I found this Craftsman one on sale, 33 gallon max 150psi, 5.5 scfm @ 90psi. Who is running a similar compressor with an impact, and is it sufficient?

Also, any pro's or con's of oil and nonoil?

Title: Good air compressors?
Post by: BlackYJ on December 13, 2006, 07:15:15 AM

Impact guns draw a medium amount of air, but air ratchets are pigs, so I am sure compressor will be fine for an impact.  Plus I think impact are usually around 4.5 scfm @ 90 psi

Title: Re: Good air compressors?
Post by: SteveO on December 13, 2006, 07:34:39 AM

Quote from: "dubbleJ's"

Im looking into getting a compressor to run impact guns, ratchets etc.

http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B000HTVQPM/sr=1-4/qid=1165990360/ref=sr_1_4/104-1396274-9411906?ie=UTF8&searsBrand=core&mqnodeid=16365651

I found this Craftsman one on sale, 33 gallon max 150psi, 5.5 scfm @ 90psi. Who is running a similar compressor with an impact, and is it sufficient?

Also, any pro's or con's of oil and nonoil?

I would look for one with a higher CFM than that.  Ideally you should shoot for 10 or so if you plan on using it much.  Mine's a 6.5 and with the impact it runs quite a bit and using a grinder is almost impossible.  Buy a bigger one and be done with it.

Get an oil filled to keep the noise down.  They last longer and are far quieter than the same size oiless compressor.  If you have an oiless you will have to wear earplugs the whole time you're in the garage.  Trust me, mines so loud I can hardly stand it. ...Steve

Title: Good air compressors?
Post by: calltrex on December 13, 2006, 07:35:23 AM

get the one at costco. Bigger and more powerfull. and its a vertical standing one. i forget the size. i think 40gal and like 7 scfm

and is only $399


I was going to get it but ended up getting a big compresor as i have bigger plans.

Title: Good air compressors?
Post by: dubbleJs on December 13, 2006, 04:27:27 PM

Ok thanks for the info guys, I did hear the oilless ones were very loud, kindof a turn off..

I'll go take a look at this costco one, sounds like a great deal, only 50 bucks more than the craftsman. Do you know who its made by?

Title: Good air compressors?
Post by: Milan on December 13, 2006, 05:05:19 PM

I have the Craftsman you show in your original post, only older. If you find it sufficient, you can have mine for $200....;)

Title: Good air compressors?
Post by: dubbleJs on December 14, 2006, 07:35:48 PM

Quote from: "calltrex"

get the one at costco. Bigger and more powerfull. and its a vertical standing one. i forget the size. i think 40gal and like 7 scfm

and is only $399


I was going to get it but ended up getting a big compresor as i have bigger plans.

WHen did you see that one there?? I was at costco today looking and there is only a 25gal and an 80gal...

I hope to get one asap looks like the craftsman is the best deal so far, are the oilless ones excessively louder than the oil ones?


Milan-thanks, ill keep that in mind.

Title: Good air compressors?
Post by: calltrex on December 14, 2006, 08:19:18 PM

I little while ago. I seen it everytime i went there.

Actually i think it was $299  not $399


I would check another Costco.  It was a great deal.


Things come and go there. So it may not be there now. who knows.

I forget the size. Standup model stomach high.  Sorry..

I always goto the northeast costco mostly. could check there.

Title: Good air compressors?
Post by: cablesmurf on December 15, 2006, 03:27:02 PM

Make sure you get a belt driven unit...they are waaaaayyy quieter than an oilless units. Believe me!

this is the one I have...

http://www.campbellhausfeld.net/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10051&productId=60827&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10537

(http://www.campbellhausfeld.net/wcsstore/FashionFlow/images/productlarge/VT6271_large.jpg)

Title: Good air compressors?
Post by: dubbleJs on December 15, 2006, 06:06:03 PM

No worries calltrex, Im sure they sold out of them or something.

Quote from: "cablesmurf"

Make sure you get a belt driven unit...they are waaaaayyy quieter than an oilless units. Believe me!

this is the one I have...

http://www.campbellhausfeld.net/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10051&productId=60827&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10537

(http://www.campbellhausfeld.net/wcsstore/FashionFlow/images/productlarge/VT6271_large.jpg)

That looks like a good one, 10cfm @90psi. I see it runs on 220 though I dont have that... this one looks decent
http://www.campbellhausfeld.net/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10051&productId=60829&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10537

Also where did you buy yours from?