air compressor????

**94svtcobra** · 03-05-2009, 11:27 AM

been thinking about buying an air compressor, mainly used for air rachet etc, how big/ how many hp should I look for

maybe something like this?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...ir+compressors

thanks Mike

**94svtcobra** · 03-05-2009, 11:30 AM

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...5312000P?mv=rr

this is about in my price range too

**97LaserRed** · 03-05-2009, 11:36 AM

those are very small and made for somthing like a airbrush etc. you need a bigger one for a air ratchet gun etc.

**97LaserRed** · 03-05-2009, 11:43 AM

You need somting like this.. its what i have and works plenty fine. it kicks on alot if you take off wheels or somting like that. i paid abour 300 for it. i wouldnt go smaller than 26 gal

You'll need at least 90 psi to run the air tool at. Even mines not enough sometimes. Although I need to upgrade my hose too. If you get this tank get a bigger hose and better gun. They give you very weak stuff and it won't taked off lug nuts.
http://reviews.sears.com/2328/00916760000P/reviews.htm

**Rodeheaver's** · 03-05-2009, 11:48 AM

that 26 gallon is as small as i would go.. i have one like that 26 gallon in my race trailer and i hate it becuase its to small and come on every time i use a gun or something like that... but it small and easy to take anywhere, and its only 110V so i can use it just about anywhere..

**bgblockelcamino** · 03-05-2009, 11:55 AM

one thing abour air compressor. bigger IS better. do biggest you can afford

**cam303** · 03-05-2009, 12:03 PM

http://beta.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...ord=compressor

I would go with this at least. Air tools can drain the tank pretty quick.

I have this same 33 right now and my dad has a 26. For the little price difference the 33 is WAY nicer.

**94svtcobra** · 03-05-2009, 01:15 PM

def gonna be holding off on this then, thanks for the input guys

**INSANELY CRAZY** · 03-05-2009, 06:28 PM

ive actually been looking around also, just something to do small jobs and portable. i found a 3hp, 21 gallon at harbor freight for 199.99 and it works great with airtools, it's an upright with wheels.

here it is

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94667