Can you use a small air compressor such as the Porter and Cable pancake model (Max 150 PSI) with this impact wrench?
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You can, but you probably won't get that much torque. According to this website (http://www.portercable.com/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=23620), the compressor runs at 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI. But, the tool's average air consumption is CFM 4.2 @ 90 PSI as per product description. You probably can take out lug nuts, but maybe not an axle nut. I use an old Rolair 5715 that is 8 gal. It gives me 7.6 CFM @ 90 PSI which works for me. You can test it out if the air compressor meets your needs with this tool; otherwise, I'd look into get an air compressor that meets or exceeds the required CFM of the tool. You can, but you probably won't get that much torque. According to this website (http://www.portercable.com/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=23620), the compressor runs at 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI. But, the tool's average air consumption is CFM 4.2 @ 90 PSI as per product description. You probably can take out lug nuts, but maybe not an axle nut. I use an old Rolair 5715 that is 8 gal. It gives me 7.6 CFM @ 90 PSI which works for me. You can test it out if the air compressor meets your needs with this tool; otherwise, I'd look into get an air compressor that meets or exceeds the required... » Read More You can, but you probably won't get that much torque. According to this website (http://www.portercable.com/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=23620), the compressor runs at 2.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI. But, the tool's average air consumption is CFM 4.2 @ 90 PSI as per product description. You probably can take out lug nuts, but maybe not an axle nut. I use an old Rolair 5715 that is 8 gal. It gives me 7.6 CFM @ 90 PSI which works for me. You can test it out if the air compressor meets your needs with this tool; otherwise, I'd look into get an air compressor that meets or exceeds the required CFM of the tool. « Show Less
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I had no trouble with this tool on my Bostitch 6 Gal 3.8CFM @ 90 PSI compressor. I did need to use 110PSI, and it could drain the tank in a min, but the tool worked quite well.
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Pressure (150 psi) won't be the issue. Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) will be the limiting factor using a pancake compressor. It will operate the gun for short periods, then you have to wait for it to catch up.
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My son in law bought the air compressor. I asked him about that and he said you can if you have the tools that use on the air compressor.
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I took off a crankshaft pulley bolt (using this impact wrench) with a 20 gallon compressor that produces 5.3 CFM at 90 psi. It worked great; ripped it right off, no fuss.
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this has a small air compressor for inflating tires,not enough psi to run impact!!!!
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You need a compressor that provides 80 - 100 psi. I would recommend a Porter Cable pancake compressor or something similar.
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I would say yes. I use it at 25 PSI and it works just fine. so if your compressor can do the 25 PSI consistently then you are fine. It all really depends what you are going to use it for and for how long.
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Just saw your more accurate question. Any compressor delivering between 60 and 100 psi will work. Another number to look for on the compressor is 4.1 to 6.9 BAR. Mikita makes a good unit.
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You haven't provided what your small household compressor's CFM is. You need to have a compressor that can support the at load cfm value for the impact gun. It easily takes the toughest lug nuts off. Good Luck.
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Any compressor with a 100 lb. rating will power an impact driver. You won't be able to change more than about 2 wheels per minute though.
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I have used many different size compressors with this hopper and made it work properly. You can adjust material flow to match air flow.... the bigger the compressor the faster the material can be applied....smallest was a good pancake compressor and largest was my portable 6 HP on wheels with same results
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Absolutely. That is the reason I bought this compressor, for my MH tires. I have a another compressor with a larger tank but it tops off at 100 lbs. The PC compressor works great for topping off tires but not so good for air tools. Tank is just too small and the compressor cycles too much. Plus this compressor is small enough to toss in your basement storage compartment to carry with you
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I think it will because the impact wrench uses a 10 amp fuse and the power supply is rated at 10 amps...seems like it will be enough power to do this job.
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Do not think this will work well for air tools that use lots of air like impact wrenches. For those tools you need a large volume tank. I only use this one for putting air in my motor home tires because it will go to 150psi.
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The manual requires 80 - 100 psi. I am running this on a large compressor, but I see no reason why the tank you are looking at wouldn't work. My BOSTITCH PN50 Mini Impact Nailer can drive a 3-1/2" hot dipped deck framing nail into a 6"x6" post in less than 2 seconds. Don't know how I got along without it.
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I have been using a Porter-Cable C1010 portable air compressor withthis NuMax nailer. The compressor works fine so far. It is available for $100 on Amazon.com, a price that is even cheaper than what I paid a few years ago.
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You should be able to, the compressor looks capable enough. However the Nitrocat air wrench uses around 4cfm of air so If you want sustained power you may need a bigger compressor. I must say I bought this to replace my Snap on MG725 air wrench and its a great replacement.
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I have used this compressor with a finish nailer on a small home improvement project and it worked fine. I would not use for any big projects or with tools that require a lot of air.