how large of a air compressor is needed for this unit?
2029452
Hi, I sometimes use a 2hp 8gal 125psi compressor that I bought at Harbor Freight Tools. It seems to work well but I have to wait for it to catch up and always try to use the plasma cutter just before the compressor shuts off. I had to buy a high volume female fitting (Milton Brand) because I had problems with the regular cheaper female fitting sometimes not letting air through.
2029453
This will depend on how much cutting you want to do, how thick the piece is and to a lesser degree what kind of metal. I use a 2.5HP single stage compressor and it is a bit overkill for my needs. I make cuts that are less then a foot long and in 1/4 inch or less steel. Your mileage may very.
785829
I would say at least a 20 gallon compressor or bigger. A pancake compressor is just not big enough to keep up. My 20 gallon I would have to stop now and then to allow it to catch up.
1206844
No it won't. Your air compressor is running about 1200 Watts...multiply the volts times the amps to get the watts...so this 375 watt unit is not large enough.
1772979
You will need an air compressor to make it work. Also an air hose and a threaded adapter.
1302047
You need an air compressor, or go to a gas station that has one. Be sure not to exceed the pressure rating of the canister!
1188729
The compressor has enough to run it. but ig you use it for any length of time you might run out of air.
2014513
Yes, you can use an air compressor, but don't exceed the maximum suggested psi.
1559525
2 gallon compressors are not meant to run air tools. You might be able to take a lug nut or two off. Then wait for it to build up pressure but you might as well use hand tools if your going to do that
2260007
Does not need an air compressor. Can be used right from the box. However, I am a Lady and I found the item to be very heavy and awkward to use. Tires the arm! So, if you have a lot of spraying to do, you might want to take the weight of the item into consideration. Simple to operate, it's true, but I am not looking forward to my next spraying project only because of the weight of the item. Jean D.
419770
I think you have to have a tank to run air tools. I can't remember the recommended size look at the tanks on regular air compressors. The 400P is only the compressor motor not the tank. You can get Viair kits that include tanks, installation is trickier and vehicle specific usually.
474258
At least this size; BOSTITCH Factory-Reconditioned U/BTFP02011 6-Gallon Pancake Compressor
1108297
no, u cant. A home air compressor will not work. need HPA to fill it- paintball shops or scuba tanks
381513
First you have to measure the compressor then check out with brinmar if they have available size for your compressor.
2282074
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.
1079874
I actually blew mine up by mouth, which was not fun and I don't necessarily recommend. However, that being said, I don't think you would need a heavy duty air compressor. Any air compressor would work.
1280317
Yes you would need a pretty large sized compressor. What I thing they are referring to is the fact that this dual action sander does not freewheel like other DAs. Hope that helps.
1668472
We used an air compressor, definitely too large and too much air needed for an air mattress pump.