Re: Air Compressors

[MrChristopher1@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Bill,  Congrats on getting wired finally!  IMHO,  I'd get the biggest 2 stage I could afford.  You will never regret the money spent.

-Christopher-
'64 Dodge 440 2 Dr. Hard Top 
'87 Dodge Ramcharger 
'00 Merc Berz C230 Kompressor 16.73 1/4 - (Hey, It's DaimlerChrysler)

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From: Bill <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx> 

> Now that I FINALLY have electric in my garage (WOOHOO!) I'm getting 
> down and dirty on looking for a compressor. 
> 
> I found 2 @ Lowe's w/ the following specs: 
> 
> 80 gal, 1 stage, 4.5 HP, 155psi, 16.1psi @ 40cfm, 14psi @ 90cfm, $699 
> 
> 80 gal, 2 stage, 5.2 HP, 175psi, 17.5psi @ 40 cfm, 15.8psi @ 90 cfm, $899 
> 
> The sticker on both units say they will adequately run all air tools. 
> 
> Granted these are the first 2 units I've looked @, but not knowing 
> alot about compressors, is it worth spending the extra $200 on the 2 
> stage unit? 
> 
> I do want to do sand blasting and run air sanders, etc. School me please!!! 
> 
> Bill M 
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