darius
Active Member
The basic advice is the bigger the reservoir/ tank , the less the motor has to run. I have a 100L 3Hp from Machine mart that does all of my landy jobs no problem.
Have a look at this:
Buyers Guide To Air Compressors in association with Machine Mart
Have a look at this:
Buyers Guide To Air Compressors in association with Machine Mart
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
get a couple of old gas bottles ,fit a y piece and use as extra reservoir capacity ,certainly helps with higher air usage tools,plus you also have potable compressed air
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
yes it you want to spend a lot more
generaldogsbody
Active Member
If your gonna run air tools as well,like jamesmartin says you need at least 100l tank,3 hp motor,and 14 cfm.All my tools ar electric,I use a 50l 3hp and spray a panel at a time,that works for me.
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aaronmorris
Head's a shed
I use a 100L tank for spraying, It wont keep up doing a full landrover but a couple of panels at a time and it's fine.
Not got many air tools, I used to have a d.a but the compressor would struggle to keep up if used constantly and it's noisy as hell, Now bought an electric one and much better and quitter.
Not got many air tools, I used to have a d.a but the compressor would struggle to keep up if used constantly and it's noisy as hell, Now bought an electric one and much better and quitter.
Here's the same sort of thread about mine from last year.
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f37/compressors-226882.html
Although the tank is only 50 litres, I've not really found that to be a limitation. It just means the motor comes on to fill it up. After all, your trigger isn't pressed all the time, and you keep needing to reposition the tool and, in my case, straighten your back occasionally, so it has no trouble keeping up. Plus I can single-handedly chuck it in the back of the car and take it with me.
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f37/compressors-226882.html
Although the tank is only 50 litres, I've not really found that to be a limitation. It just means the motor comes on to fill it up. After all, your trigger isn't pressed all the time, and you keep needing to reposition the tool and, in my case, straighten your back occasionally, so it has no trouble keeping up. Plus I can single-handedly chuck it in the back of the car and take it with me.
danny6801
Well-Known Member
would this be any good La Paz Air Compressor 100L 3HP with 5Pc Air Tool Kit, Hammer, Drill & Wrench Kit | eBay
aaronmorris
Head's a shed
I'd personally buy a good second hand compressor. Then buy good quality air tools as and when you need them
generaldogsbody
Active Member
Any old british made.
