Re: [FWDLK] Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressor Question

["Paul Schmidt" <shmitato@xxxxxxx>]

Adding more tanks is a waste! The comp. can only put out a certain CFM. The
more tanks- the longer it will run to fill them and catch up. Also I know a
man who blew his garage up using water tanks!!
                                       Paul Schmidt
-----Original Message-----
From: John Piva <jpiva@xxxxxxxxx>
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thursday, February 25, 1999 2:12 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressor Question


>Because some air tools use a huge volume of air ,such as a sand blaster
>,I`ve found that a 5 hp comp. and a couple of old 60 gal water tanks work
>adequately. Each tank has a shutoff valve so I can control the volume ,
>such as one extra tank for sanding and two for blasting.It takes a while to
>build up pressure but at least you can get a good section of work done out
>of it. Also they each have a high pressure relief valve and a drain valve .
>    Have fun.
>               jpAt 01:38 PM 2/24/99 PST, you wrote:
>>I am looking to buy an air compressor for my garage and restoration
>>activities.  I saw a Campbell Hausfeld compressor with a 6hp motor and
>>60 gallon tank at Home Depot (my second home it seems) for $399.  This
>>looks like it will be good enough to do the jobs that I will need it
>>for. (sanding, cutting, drilling, possibly sandblasting, and painting).
>>The price seems right, I don't really want to spend more.  Does anyone
>>have any experience with this unit or units in a similar price range?
>>Sears has a 5hp 25 gallon unit for about $279.
>>Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated?
>>Scott
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