what size compressor for home workshop use

[gttjames]

Guys I have a small compressor hooked up to a air line which is good for pumping tyres and air blow gun - but what sort of size air compressor would I need to run things like a air gun, drill, grinder, DA and maybe a cheap spray gun. Cheers

[TopCat]

Try getting in touch with sparkie mate- i think he has something to do with Clarke. Clarke would do a suitable compressor and they're really cheap

[Bigfoot]

We put one of these in our garage and does most things we have chucked at it, apart from spraying yet, but should be up for the job without looking at specs on what the spray guns need.

http://www.discount-tools-uk.co.uk/product/10716/abac-montecarlo-d4-50-litre-professional--compressor

Just realised didn't put a link in

[djinuk]

I have a 50 litre compressor.. but i also have another 50 litre tank..

It does the occasionaly impact gun.. does everything ive chucked at it spraying wise.. Da;s etc would kill it though

[gttjames]

I have a 50 litre compressor.. but i also have another 50 litre tank..

It does the occasionaly impact gun.. does everything ive chucked at it spraying wise.. Da;s etc would kill it though

what you mean da's would just keep emptying it? so need a bigger tank?

It would just be to run air gun and tools etc and when I need to prep panels for paint, I wouldn't be painting a whole car just prepping really and sending in for paint

[Sparkie]

150litre - 200litre 2 or 3hp motor.
that should see you right :)
if you want me to give you a quote, just send an email to mark.branston@gsfcarparts.com tomorrow an i'll do some digging for you.
we deal with Clarke, Sealey, SIP and ABAC.

[GT Josh]

No, there's two ways of measuring compressed air. But both are seperately different. There is pressure psi/bar. Which obviously speaks for itself, but the other issue which you would have with a single phase workshop compressor is the cfm output it's capable of, which is why you would generally lose pressure. You can counter act slightly by using a bigger tank but generally it won't cure a cfm issue. Bottom line generally is that the machine is too small. If your going to be doing large spraying jobs I'd be tempted to get a 3 phase unit to cope with demand. If possible, if you need any information I am a compressor engineer by trade and will be able to help you out either way. :)

[groky]

Most DA's and impact wrenches etc... require a 90psi to perform correctly. For spraying it depends on what gun you are using. A would say no less than 14 cfm and min 100litre tank. But it all depends on what you ate going to be doing. make sure you get the correct flow rate compressor or you tank will continue to empty. Ideally want it to filling whilst your working.

[Nad-5GTT]

Ive got a clarkes 50 litre compressor and it has handled alot of paint work, but as someone has mentioned you wont be able to use it for DA work, mine works my 150mm DA for about 20 seconds then i have to wait for the tank to fill up with more pressure:crap: very annoying.

On a positive note ive had the clarkes one for over 7 years and its had alot of abuse and is still going strong:) hope i havent put the mockers on it now though

[Sparkie]

looking at the's DA's we sell, the average air consumption appears to be about 8-10 CFM, impact wrenches are about 5 CFM.
Both 150L and 200L are 3hp single phase, both run 14 CFM and 130psi....

[gttjames]

No wouldnt be spraying a car etc, but am planning on prepping half a car soon so hence needing to use a da?