ab compressors

[retroguy]

what do I look for in a compressor

[MR BIGGS]

Fist off you want to look for quality, I am one of those guy’s who says you get what you pay for. Second air tank capacity cause I don’t like those air on demand compressors. It should have moister traps along with air pressure control adjustments. I don’t like them loud compressor’s that’s why I got me a jun-air. I got tired of getting the ###### scared out of me each time the compressor went on while I was painting at night and it was quiet. My back up air compressor gets the job done too and did not cost 1/4 of what my main one did. I got it from big lots and it’s a 4 gal tank for fewer than 80 bucks. It even comes with a wall mount and all the extra goodies too. look around you will find some good one's. Harbor freight has some good one's too it all depends on what you paint and how much air you think you need.

[RJWood]

What MRBIGGS said and look for the oil-less type of compressor.

I got mine at Harbor Freight for about $75.00 including tax.

2.5 gallon Tank, 100 psi. and a bit loud when its running, but shuts down at 100 psi.

and I can get a good wet coat or a couple of light coats on before it starts running again.

The noise dont bother me because my neighbor is always running some kind of contraption,

so when he is quiet, its my turn to make noise....LOL.

good luck finding one. and dont rush it, shop around, these things usually go on sale this time

of year.

Ron

[MR BIGGS]

I just got back from big lots and they still sell them. I seen the 2 gallon for 39 buck's and the 10 gallon for 99 buck's all black made by pro-source.

[Harry P.]

It's worth checking out "silent" compressors.

They're technically not actually silent, but very quiet...nothing like a typical compressor that sounds like a jackhammer when it kicks on.

Prices/brands vary widely. Do a google search. Here's just one source, there are many, many others:

http://www.rexart.com/silentcompressors.html

[MR BIGGS]

This is what I have as my main compressor. It works like a charm but cost a pretty penny the main reason I bought it was cause it is 3 times quieter the a refrigerator and the only way I know it’s on is by the little green light that turns on. I bought the other one cause when I need to take this one for service I don’t want to be left without anything.

[MikeMc]

Heres two that I have....The first one is fixed at about 22psi works great although it does NOT have an air tank but does have a moisture trap and guage with it! not bad for $50.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Disp...temnumber=92403

I also have this one will shoot up to 100 psi, has a tank but NO WATER TRAP....(I use a badger inline)

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Disp...temnumber=92403

water trap:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti00...=LXLV85&P=W

Hope this helps!

[retroguy]

Heres two that I have....The first one is fixed at about 22psi works great although it does NOT have an air tank but does have a moisture trap and guage with it! not bad for $50.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Disp...temnumber=92403

I also have this one will shoot up to 100 psi, has a tank but NO WATER TRAP....(I use a badger inline)

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Disp...temnumber=92403

water trap:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti00...=LXLV85&P=W

Hope this helps!

thanks everyone for your input...