air compressor

[Tefal]

so ive got a selection of some pretty decent airtools (little old but high quality and well serviced) i was gifted from friend.

whats a reasonable air compressor/tank to get. not for any major work but enough that im not having to sit around waiting for the tank to fill all day.

and decent price

 

[Gaijin]

"Decent price" is rather subjective, but i'm looking at this:

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-tiger-161010-3hp-100-litre-air-compres/

Pretty much the best spec you can get on a 13A plug without running a dedicated feed.

 

[robj20]

"Decent price" is rather subjective, but i'm looking at this:

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-tiger-161010-3hp-100-litre-air-compres/

Pretty much the best spec you can get on a 13A plug without running a dedicated feed.

Surely this would be better.

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/air-compressors/sc100v-100-litre-high-flow-air-compressor

 

[Gaijin]

Good shout - haven't heard about them - but they are on my radar now! I'm sort of contemplating getting a commando outlet installed in the garage and getting a better spec example. A large part of me wants a compressor that will do any air task without issue (blasting, spraying etc.)

 

[Scottland]

Was keeping an eye out on this thread as I'll be wanting one soon but didn't really know what I was looking for. From the SGS link above this is really useful: http://www.sgs-engineering.com/help...buying-guide-which-compressor-should-i-order/

 

[DXP55]

Get the biggest you can afford - I am in the throws of upgrading my compressor to power my new Log splitter - I can't afford to upgrade my 25ltr one so am rigging up a new tank from a propane tank - The hassle I have had with leaks and things is unbelievable -= I am almost there but in hindsight a new bigger compressor would have been the way to go - one thing I have learn't is use red thread locker for fittings rather than PTFE tape.

Been a right head banging week so far.

 

[robj20]

Get the biggest you can afford - I am in the throws of upgrading my compressor to power my new Log splitter - I can't afford to upgrade my 25ltr one so am rigging up a new tank from a propane tank - The hassle I have had with leaks and things is unbelievable -= I am almost there but in hindsight a new bigger compressor would have been the way to go - one thing I have learn't is use red thread locker for fittings rather than PTFE tape.

Been a right head banging week so far.

Loctite 55, far better than ptfe.

 

[chaparral]

"Decent price" is rather subjective, but i'm looking at this:

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-tiger-161010-3hp-100-litre-air-compres/

Pretty much the best spec you can get on a 13A plug without running a dedicated feed.

Surely this would be better.

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/air-compressors/sc100v-100-litre-high-flow-air-compressor

You be far better off buying an air compressor that is 9bar/130psi or 10bar/145psi

As an 8bar/116psi will run out of air pressure very quickly when using air tools..

 

[robj20]

You be far better off buying an air compressor that is 9bar/130psi or 10bar/145psi

As an 8bar/116psi will run out of air pressure very quickly when using air tools..

Think your getting pressure confused with capacity. CFM is the most important figure and deciding factor in what tools you can use, a larger tank can allow some tools to be used but only for a short time.

 

[Puzzled]

Try and get a belt driven one if possible, far more pleasant to work with and should last longer.

I have the slightly older version of this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/lho/Wolf...01&sr=8-1&keywords=air+compressor+belt+driven

Use it off a 13amp plug and provides plenty of air, anything more powerful and I'd need to get a dedicated power line put in.

 

[chaparral]

Use it off a 13amp plug and provides plenty of air, anything more powerful and I'd need to get a dedicated power line put in.

I been using this one for about 4 years off a normal 13amp plug socket

http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuild...rogroup=1022&analysiscode=&requiredresults=16

But it not powerful enough to keep up with the air supply needed by some my air impact wrenches
This is one the impact wrenches I use that it can keep up with https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-484...0382732&sr=8-41&keywords=draper+impact+wrench

 

[chaparral]

Think your getting pressure confused with capacity. CFM is the most important figure and deciding factor in what tools you can use, a larger tank can allow some tools to be used but only for a short time.

Without a high enough pressure an air compressor can be useless to some people..

We have one these at my work place and it useless for most jobs we need it for because the pressure only goes up to 105psi (7.2bar)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Atlas-Cop...046919?hash=item3ae8fdbf87:g:FOAAAOSw0j9ZVCCe

 

[Iron-man]

Belt driven better to use, I have the one below which fills up quickly and does a good job on air tools including sanders etc and also spray guns.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-boxer-14100-100-litre-belt-driven-air/

 

[grantlambert82]

"Decent price" is rather subjective, but i'm looking at this:

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-tiger-161010-3hp-100-litre-air-compres/

Pretty much the best spec you can get on a 13A plug without running a dedicated feed.

Is this better than the sip tn3/10 srb model?

SIP (Industrial Products) Ltd Air Compressors - Buy Portable 150, 200L Air Compressors & more

A wide range of Air Compressors & Accessories including direct drive and belt drive compressors. Free Delivery or Click and Collect from your nearest branch.

engweld.co.uk

 

[gc123]

Is this better than the sip tn3/10 srb model?

SIP (Industrial Products) Ltd Air Compressors - Buy Portable 150, 200L Air Compressors & more

A wide range of Air Compressors & Accessories including direct drive and belt drive compressors. Free Delivery or Click and Collect from your nearest branch.

engweld.co.uk

oh dear another 5 year old thread......