Can anybody suggest a suitable compressor (5hp and 10cfm)? The Maxair C5160V1-MAP 60-Gallon 170 PSI Max Electric Stationary Compressor? Other options?
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I had a small compressor that I bought at Lowes. not big enough. I have now upgraded to a two stage compressor that does the trick. I was just using too many things at once on the old compressor. I think if I had nothing else hooked up to it I would have been fine.
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A porter cable pancake style air compressor will work just fine also bostitch pancake,, those are about the smallest that I would use and anything bigger is just gravy
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I have one of those cheap 89$ tiny compressors. I think it only has a 2 gallon tank and must be a fraction of a HP. It works fine with this tool.
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Needs an air compressor, I'd recommend one with a 10-gallon capacity for any serious work.
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Dear friend, I believe it is a compressor 3 to 6 AMPS, This is a cut in pressure switch operating On when pressure drops below 90 psi to 100 psi it cuts in and over 120- it cuts offif it is in the above range and single phase you can use on your present compressoe _
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Yes no problem. Im a shop owner and have an 80 gallon compressor for work. This unit is great for home use.
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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 run it with a regular compressor. But you might want a holding tank if you are going to use it alot. Its pretty taxing on the smaller compressors.
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Yes. Something that closely matches the suggested rating (CFM and PSI). I bought a Husky Pro compressor on sale 3 years ago. It has a cast iron pump, 2 HP motor, 30 gallon tank and runs very quietly compared to other, smaller units I've owned/rented/borrowed. It can reach a maximum of 135psi and 6.5 CFM (cubic Feet per Minute) at 40 psi, 5.5 at 90 and does very well for my home projects (refinishing firearms, painting, among other things). If you got the sand blaster, I'd look into renting a compressor first until you know if you can justify the expense of investing in a larger compressor.
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It will be much faster than most compressors, short of running something with a large 30gallon tank that is already charged and ready to go. It is about the best you will get in something fairly portable.
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Absoluteky need a GOOD as in large CFMs compressor unless you plan only light occasional use
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There is no electric pump on the market (and I have checked!) aside from a compressor that will pump the boards higher than 5-7 lbs. Manaufacturer recommends that you not use a compressor but I have had great success by modifying the hose that comes with the hand pump and using a compressor with both a tank pressure gauge set low and an input gauge set to 15 lbs. Its not an elegant solution but it works, with one drawback...it severly limits the portability, that is to say, you have to pump the board at the compressor typically located at your residence (rather than pump beachside) which means that you transport the board inflated...if you find an electric pump that works, let me know. There is no electric pump on the market (and I have checked!) aside from a compressor that will pump the boards higher than 5-7 lbs. Manaufacturer recommends that you not use a compressor but I have had great success by modifying the hose that comes with the hand pump and using a compressor with both a tank pressure gauge set low and an input gauge set to 15 lbs. Its not an elegant solution but it works, with one drawback...it severly limits the portability, that is to say, you have to pump the board at the compressor typically located at your residence (rather than pump beachside) which... » Read More There is no electric pump on the market (and I have checked!) aside from a compressor that will pump the boards higher than 5-7 lbs. Manaufacturer recommends that you not use a compressor but I have had great success by modifying the hose that comes with the hand pump and using a compressor with both a tank pressure gauge set low and an input gauge set to 15 lbs. Its not an elegant solution but it works, with one drawback...it severly limits the portability, that is to say, you have to pump the board at the compressor typically located at your residence (rather than pump beachside) which means that you transport the board inflated...if you find an electric pump that works, let me know. « Show Less
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I believe you could safely use the 20 amp rated sq D pressure switches, I am currently using one on 2 different compressors 1 is a 30 amp 240 vac 20 cfm unit the other is a 25 amp 240 vac 14 cfm unit. I think the worst that would happen you will burn the points out sooner (the origonials went 20 years and 11 years respectively).
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The manual recommends 90-120 psi. I run ln the mlddle of that range with a 7 1/2 horse-80 gal. compressor which is way more than necessary. A 3 to 5 horse would do fine. The spec sheet l is available at Hobart's website as a free download.
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I would think a 3 gallon compressor would work well. I use mine to blow off the mower deck and air filters on various types.
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Most compressors should handle the job. Portable "pancake" styles on up to large commercial units. Just don't try to use a car battery powered inflator. Obviously the smaller compressors are not as efficient as the larger ones.
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any cheap 1 galon compressor will do, but if you want later to upgrade I WILL said get at lease a 2 gallon unit