This Air Compressor good enough for me?

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  1. ej20
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    ej20 Well-Known Member

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    Thinking about getting this Air Compressor from sears. I dont know much about air compressor other then I need a bigger one bc my previous 8gal is basically crap. Well, trial n error on that one. So i figure I need a bigger one thats still 120v, of course. So I came to this one. I dont know much about the air cfm thing about the compressor thats why I'm starting this thread. What I want to do is basic repair stuff and later will try painting also. I want to use it for impact wrench(up to 400+lb tq), wheel cutter, spray painting...and some small air tools. I know the operating cfm on a specific tool matters too but on a average compressor is this good enough for my basic needs?

    http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00916472000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1
     
    ej20, Mar 24, 2011
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    Moleness I can change the internet Staff Member

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    That is the compressor I have had my eye on for awhile. As far as I know, it should be just fine for your purposes. The only things I could see there being an issue with are the cutoff wheel and paint (maybe), as it may have to run constantly to keep up.
     
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    readymix ...Lest ye be trod upon... Staff Member

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    Painting small jobs will probably be ok, but it'll likely have trouble keeping up with a whole car respray.
     
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    Generally, you want the compressor to have more SCFM than what the tool requires.

    ~Dan
     
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    It is all about the SCFM. The higher the better. The first time you hit the trigger on your 400ftlb impact, it will kick on. For 120v, you are only going to get in that 5-6 scfm, you will need to jump up into the 220v area to get up into the 10+ scfm.

    Russ
     
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    Cheaper tools often have a higher scfm requirement than a comparable output, higher quality tool. Something to look at while comparing tools when your limited to a smaller compressor.
     
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    thanks guy,

    I'm also looking into having 240v in the garage too. If I have 240v in the garage for sure I'm getting a 240v compressor. Anybody know approx. how much to wire 240v in the garage if I call an electrician to come do it? My garage have a standard 120v fuse box.
     
    ej20, Mar 25, 2011
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