I am looking at getting a compressor to use at home which needs to be able to run spray guns, DA's, air files, belt sander, drills etc etc.

I have basically been looking into what the biggest single phase compressor is that I can buy. For about $1K I have found a couple of options:

Puma 20K - 3.3hp, 380 ltr/min FAD, 75 ltr receiver

Airmac T20 - 3.2hp, 305 ltr/min FAD, 100 ltr receiver

My question is whether a smaller receiver but higher FAD would be better for me or if the bigger receiver and lesser FAD would be a better option??? Any feedback would be most appreciated.....

Also, for about $1K, are there any better options out there??? Could maybe go a bit higher is something is particularly well recommended.

Cheers, Ian

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120364467088&fr...

Saw that earlier.. looks liek an awesome deal, and easy to fix :P

id really like some guidance on this issue also...

my opinion is the bigger the better!!!!

matt

for spraying and all other things you can think of in the shed a 13 cubic foot compressor will do the job nice..
anything smaller wont keep up the air for spraying.. so a spray painter told me eons ago
i got a 13 sq' and bingo works fine as..

13cfm may be alright for limited spraying, jobs but wont keep up with workshop air tools, ie rattle gun, sanders,etc

matt

thanks guys...i read some where that a 17 cfm compressor should cover most things?

Ant

hi h...do you know if you can run grinders and other common air tools on your compressor?