Air Compressor

[NickCats]

Hi all !

I was thinking about picking up an air compressor for the house and I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions. With four vehicles ( and two in storage during the winter ) I think it would be a handy thing to have on hand. Here are two I saw in the Performance Products catalog I received in the mail yesterday :

http://www.************************************************************/product.asp?pf%5Fid=P883135&dept%5Fid=5125

http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com/product.asp?pf%5Fid=P805200&dept%5Fid=6489

Thoughts / Comments ?

Thanks,

Nick

Can it be used to change a diaper?

[ChrisZang]

Are you looking for an AIR COMPRESSOR (to run all your tools which run on pressurized air) or a TIRE INFLATOR ?

If you look for a tire inflator I'd get either this:
http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Compressor-Viair-Part-00073/dp/B0012WHBSO/ref=pd_bbs_9?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1238019181&sr=8-9
or this:
http://www.amazon.com/Slime-COMP06-Power-Heavy-Duty-Inflator/dp/B000M8R0QM/ref=pd_bbs_3?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1238019181&sr=8-3

[vath2001]

I have a Husky 5 gallon... runs up to 150 psi. It will run anything around the house and inflate tires too. I have nice Sears tire inflator with the built in gage. Use the air blow to clean out the drains. I still need to get a 3/8 drive rachet for it.

You can get a good unit at a good price at a Home Depot / Menards / Lowes.... under $100.

None of these options remove the moisture from the air. This would be an advantage.

[Lil bastard]

Buy a real compressor, not some toy - those things will last 1-2 yrs. at most.

A real compressor will return your investment many times over.

Sears (Craftsman), Ingersoll-Rand, Campbell-Hausfield, Chgo. Pneumatic, Coleman, etc. are useful tools for much more than just tire inflation... think pneumatic tools (add a water trap), painting, media blasting, power washing, car drying, etc.

I have a Sears (craftsman) 5 HP 17 gal. upright (small footprint), oil-less compressor which I got on sale for $150. It included the water trap, 25' of 150 PSI hose, a 3/8" Air Hammer, 3/8" Air Ratchet Wrench, HP Paint Gun, and accessory kit (Blow nozzle, Air Chuck, needle chuck, and other stuff).

[vath2001]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

None of these options remove the moisture from the air. This would be an advantage.

Add a air inline filter and lubricator if your concerned about water. For anything being used around the house, this may be overkill. I just add a couple drops of oil to the air tools. And open the bottom of the air tank every now and then to drain the water out (obviously when its not pressurized).