Does anyone know what size compressor one would need to run this for short periods? Will a 3.5 gal 135 psi compressor do the job?
1652389
DONT BUY IT it is a pos! no size compressor (we have up to an industrial 10hp with a 400 gal tank) works with mine and half the time won't even turn with up to 150 psi DONT BUY IT waste of $ and aa continuing frustration in spite of having a new tool rebuilt still does not work if you still want one give me three six oh a 3 oh 3 call I will1 four sell three mine cheap2!
1652390
I think the compressor is a little small. The psi is more than enough. I think you would have to wait for the compressor to refill before move on to another part of the job.
1652391
I have one and I have a 3hp twin cylinder 60 gallon 145 psi compressor and I could usually get 2 tires off before the compressor would kick on. Any impact wrench you get will need more volume than 3.5 gallons although you only need around 90 psi to make this one work good.
330926
if you have a lot of time it will do the job.it takes about two min.to cycle from full to when the compressor comes on.then you have about 30 to 35 seconds of air.
1323734
I really couldn't say for sure, I use it for auto tires. I believe the compressor would be running most of the time as the tank is small and kicks on soon after starting a tire fill.
569710
No.. it's not designed for that. It's more of a small job compressor for inflation of tires and smaller air tools. It's not a 100% full time compressor. If you're going to use it to blow out 1" or above diameter swimming pool lines I would go for a much bigger compressor that has a larger tank and 100% full time operation.
475942
Sorry but you'll need a 36 gallon tank with a sufficient compressor to boot to run an air sander like this. The small Porter Cable compressor is good for about 10-15 seconds the first time you pull trigger and decreases to almost nothing within a minute or two. Don't fell bad I made the same assumption and mistake
1226538
You need a compressor that provides 80 - 100 psi. I would recommend a Porter Cable pancake compressor or something similar.
2108251
A smaller compressor would work, but if you need tons power at least a 19cfm compressor. I would recommend the aircat gun, am not too happy with the CP7748.
98369
Where I work we regulate the psi at 90. As far as cfm goes I am not sure. My small 5hp 30 gal. compressor at home would not be able to keep up it with the compressor running the whole time.
1354180
You do need a compressor, but a small one will be fine. I have a 1-gallon compressor, which could drive this thing all day. (Not literally, but it has more than enough reserve for the rate at which I'd be stapling.)
2240967
NO, you will not have enough volume to sustain it, most likely you would get about 30 seconds, then drop right off, and would have to build up for a few minutes, I think a commercial 5 or 7 1/2 hp compressor with a 80 gal tank would be required to run continuously,at high throttle position. Of course a lot depends on the torque being used for your application. Dan
1797506
Any compressor will work, I use a PC Pancake for small jobs and a PC Job Boss for larger ones.The reason is simple, I prefer to have a larger capacity so that the compressor is not running all of the time.Good Luck
1907171
Very dicey. A quick trip to Harbor Freight will get you a heavier compressor for not a lot of money. (I have the http://www.harborfreight.com/10-gal-25-hp-125-psi-oil-lube-air-compressor-61490.html )
206782
A small compressor 2 or3 gal. like a pancake or emglo compressor. All you need is 60-65 PSI.
428815
No, you'll need something with a tank so you have enough volume of air. At least a 1 gal tank, preferably bigger. You can pick up that type of compressor for much less than the cost of one of these.
1218640
I suggest reading the manual. I believe it said the maximum pressure was 135 psi, although the box says 100 psi. This tank is sold for PORTABLE storage of a small amount of compressed air. If you want to make a second storage tank for your compressor, then get a tank that is designed for that. It might be cheaper even, since the plumbing would be simpler and no need for a pressure gauge other than the one on the existing compressor-tank combination. Or, just buy a bigger tank for the compressor.
142370
you need to get a bigger compressor. To run those type of air tools I would suggest at least 33 gal for constant pressure.
1906703
I used it with a framing nailer (Hitachi NR83A2S) and the compressor was able to keep up quite well. However, with only 4gal capacity, running 2 framing nailers simultaneously might be a stretch.