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J.Lance · 12-29-2003, 07:19 PM

Definitely shoot for a bigger tank. I have a 60 gal. single stage 240V and it doesn't keep up when I'm blasting (pressure pot) but does good with the HVLP. A 30 gal will even have a hard time with a die grinder if you're using it a lot. A D/A will completely run it out and I'm not sure if I'd even try a siphon blaster. First step is to check the air consumption of the tools you'll be running most often and then match that up to the appropriate output of the compressors you're looking at. If I had it to do over again I would have opted for a dual stage 80 gal. with output around 15cfm or more. I'll get by for now but the next time I'll know to spend the extra bones. FYI, a dual stage will typically run you twice as much as a comparably sized single stage or oil less. Also, be aware that an oil less compressor is noisier and some say less reliable than a oil lubed pump and motor. Good luck!

12-29-2003, 07:19 PM	#5
J.Lance Too many is never enough! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 455	tank size Definitely shoot for a bigger tank. I have a 60 gal. single stage 240V and it doesn't keep up when I'm blasting (pressure pot) but does good with the HVLP. A 30 gal will even have a hard time with a die grinder if you're using it a lot. A D/A will completely run it out and I'm not sure if I'd even try a siphon blaster. First step is to check the air consumption of the tools you'll be running most often and then match that up to the appropriate output of the compressors you're looking at. If I had it to do over again I would have opted for a dual stage 80 gal. with output around 15cfm or more. I'll get by for now but the next time I'll know to spend the extra bones. FYI, a dual stage will typically run you twice as much as a comparably sized single stage or oil less. Also, be aware that an oil less compressor is noisier and some say less reliable than a oil lubed pump and motor. Good luck! __________________ Jason 1968 K10 SWB Fleetside 1971 K2500 GMC LWB 1968 K20 (later frame, donor body) 1972 C20 LWB parts truck 1993 K2500 Suburban, tow rig, 454, 4L80E NEW!! 18' Siem's car hauler 2004 Honda Odyssey (family man!)