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RENNWAGEN Seriously Crusin Dubber

158 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#511869
Today in Bunnings I saw a Trade air 2.5 hp 40 litre 12cfm compressor for $178. Now I know this isnt really big enough but I was wondering if you could run two of these compressors in parallel and acheive satisfactory performance. It seems that once you go past this size compressor the price goes through the roof. I'm not running a comercial shop just working on my cars so they wouldnt be putting in huge hours. Is this a feasible alternative to one large unit?

malcolm Insano Dub Head

812 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·

#511874
you have to be careful because 12cfm is rated @ free to air not under load .Best bet go to a proper tool store.

RENNWAGEN Seriously Crusin Dubber

158 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#511902
I know this machine is under gunned but 3Hp 80litre 16cfm machines are $800+. What I'm wondering is will 2 smaller compressors working together supply satisfactory volume and presure for spraying and running power tools etc.

RENNWAGEN Seriously Crusin Dubber

158 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#512208
No worries it was just a thought I guess I'll go buy a Skania

matthew74 Commited Dubber

65 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·

#515569
Hi I purchased a $170 compressor and the head stuffed up after 6 months and that was that 😠 . Had I purchased a good one to start with it may have cost 800 but I would still have it and it would do all work.
I hate myself when I buy cheap tools 🤪
My ten cents worth. Buy quality!
Cheers Matt

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#515767
I got a neat little cheapo package, 2.5 HP, 40 ltr for $160 on special which included a 5 pc air tool kit, Got it from repco. Has treated me VERY well... am very impressed with it. Handy thing ot have around the house, inflated tires, cleaned stuff, painted, degreased and even used a nail gun in it and it worked great without loosing pressure to quickly before it has to 'repump'. Dad used the nail gun of course, and he used it more than me, and he likes it very much too!


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