Air compressor

[ABoresta]

Hi all im finally getting an air compressor and need a bit of advice,

It will just be for general stuff but would like to spray some small things too...

Reading a how to on here a 50 litre will be fine, so specs wise will this do it?

50 litres (obviously)
7.3 CFM
2.5 HP
8 BAR
115 PSI
230 V

or spend double the money and go for:

50 litres
12.6 CFM
3 HP
8 bar
115 PSI
230 V

Cheers guys

[Balley]

Go for the bottom one. I have a 7.3cfm compressor and it struggles to keep up when painting large panels.

[totalnova]

maybe this, but depends on your budget

http://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/sip-airmate-50l-30hp-air-compressor-model-06242-171723

This is what i have and its never let me down.

[paul james]

Go for the bottom one, you'll probably end up dissapointed with the other one, a decent spray gun needs a surprisingly large amount of air pressure. Have a look at the CFM requirements of the air tools you might want to get a good idea.

Most of the low-average priced compressors available seem to be from the same source just badged up with different stickers. Have a look on ebay and the same one you'll find in machine mart etc can be had for near half the price.

[lee coley]

Need minimum 14cfm for a gun.