Would a 125 Psi aircompressor 1.5hp due for standard work on a car? Not to tighten but for removal of general things such as rims,exhaust, and general things...
I know this sounds like a silly question but when removing the engine becomes a monthly routine I think this may help speed things up..

Thanks

 

thats weak, i'd spend a little more and get something you'll be able to use all the time.

 

Klear,

I don't have knowledge on air compressors, if you could explain use it all the time? Is there a recharging period you have to wait?

 

An important ability of an air compressor is how many CFM it can deliver at certain pressures. (cubic feet of air/minute) Air tools generally will list the required volume of air to operate properly. You won't have much luck running an air wrench that needs 5cfm at 90 psi off a compressor that can only deliver 2.4cfm.

So, get an idea of what you really want to do with air, spec out the tools, and buy a compressor that can handle the requirements.

 

Perfectly put by a perfectionist... Thanks

 

Check out http://www.portercable.com and go to their air tools section. Download instruction manuals on the tools that you need (pdf format). Inside the instructino manuals it lists what CFM it needs to run the tool at 90psi.

The rating game by HP by compressor manufacturers is pretty bogus. It is CFM @ 90 psi you need to look at. Even the 150 psi game they play is pretty bogus as well.

Like perfectionist said, it is the CFM that means the most.

Recommend that you stay away from direct drive universal motors.

If you are looking for a good compressor, then a belted drive oiled compressor is good.

If you are looking to save some money, then direct drive will be the only way to go, but go w/ a regular induction motor (generally these are the ones rated 4.5hp and above, but some universal motors are getting their ratings higher).

 

try to find at least a 5hp and about 25 gallon tank

 

If you're gonna use a small compressor, ya gotta use a much bigger tank. Sears has a great combo w/ a huge tank, compressor, and air gun, ratchet, and hammer for $300....I got it and it's absolutely PERFECT for what I do.

 

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Portercable good stuff

 

Sears is where I planned to purchased the Craftsman which was only $100. However I am going to the site you guys recommended to do research now. Thanks.

 

in general, you want to buy the most compressor you can afford. even if you think you'll never run a tool that requires more than 5@90, it is still worth buying one that supplies more. it will let you run the tool for longer periods without needing to wait for the tank to refill and your needs may change in the future.

bought too small a compressor - wants to buy a new one

 

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Actually a bigger tank is more beneficial, which is what you were describing anyways.

 

IMO, these are the two best values for new aircompressor sets on the market right now:

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr...55000



http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr...56000



I have the vertical one.

 

I have the same model. Does everything I need, and more!

 

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr...25000

 

me and my friends got a private shop we just put an IR 80 Gallon 5hp 175 psi in its unbelievable. it cost about 1400 but o is it worth it

 

how noisy is it?

 

the noise can be a pain sometimes.. if it is you should put it outside in a shed next to your garage or something.

 

i think i have a 150 or 200 gal but the motor needs to be replaced about every 5-10 years. it supplies enough air to do it all but i just blew the motor. i dont even wanna see the bill for the new motor. it is sweet but takes up alot of my lil shop. it is also hardwired into a circuit breaker and plumbed to the garage and shop with like 3-4 outlets. for my house i use a craftsman one. i forget specs. its standup. pisses me off when i need to sand.

 

i have the vertical one, and I have to say it sucks ***. It takes too long to pump, it can't keep up with the tools.

 

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I also have this, and it's has been working really well.