I was considering buying an air compressor but I dont really know if a budget one has enough power. Im guessing air tools need more oomph, couple of jobs I need it for would be for undoing the 27mm crank bolt for the cambelt and also for spraying the car.

 

Would a £200-£300 compressor be suitable, what kinda specs should I be looking at.

 

Would this one be suitable

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/hunter-55-air-compressor/path/diy-semi-professional-air-compressors-2

 

Its not something I will use very often, but Id rather spend more and get one that can do what I need. After I could sell it when Ive done what I need.

Personally mate, that compressor is ok for small jobs where constant air delivery is not required, but if you are looking to paint a car, a 5 HP motor is what I would recommend as the demmand will be constant. Don't forget also that the bigger the storage tank, the less water per air ratio. The last thing you need when painting a car is for the compressor to cut out while it recovers the pressure and the paint to dry.

 

For that kind of money, a good second hand one would be a better choice in my mind.

Hope this helps.

As above, you definatly want a bigger hp motor and bigger tank for spraying a car, even the DA would be very demanding for that compressor.

dont bother with that size and cfm my mate has one and his DA cuts out after about 30secs as doesnt provide enough air in the tank, only just has enough to to undo two wheels worth of nuts before compressor has to kick in and at that airgun is almost at a slow speed

I have to agree with whats been said. I have a 3hp 100 litre compressor and although i resprayed my vectra bonnet and bumper with it, it wasn't ideal. It was a struggle 'cos it would only just hold enough air to do it all.

I also have problems with air tools (i.e. they run out of grunt too quick and i have to wait for it to build up again), but havin said that they do work, just slower than they should.

 

If you're intending to use it a lot then defo get a bigger one with more grunt

HTH

Alternatively, get a normal size compressor and use a gas cylinder as a receiver. I used a 47Kg cylinder for a while and it worked well, takes quite a while for it to fill up though.

Remember to check your tools cfm to the compressor,simples!:cool3:

i bought this one last year

 

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/boxer-55-compressor/path/diy-semi-professional-air-compressors-2

 

a 3hp is about all you will run off single phase

 

im using it to spray my car at the moment and its well up to the job using a hvlp gun.

 

however i am using a smaller compressor to feed my air fed mask