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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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is a 3 gal, 125 PSI, 1.5 HP compressor good for painting?
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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pressure and hp rating dont matter when picking a compressor for painting. what you need to look at is CFM AT a certain pressure. find out what your gun needs and go from there
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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Default Re: air compressor question (DAneronimo)

depends on what your painting. but your pretty far off. something that small wont work. unless your air brushing.haha. I have a 35 gallon tank 3horsepower 8cfm and my **** is still to small. well if Im constantly using it
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