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We're off in morning to Maching Mart to buy a compressor and some tools too in the VAT free sale.

Mainly gonna be used for running air ratchet/wheel gun. Not too much though. and might paint a bumper/corner here and there. That kinda thing. Will be using it to blast bits of the shell on the escort too once i've finished making the spit.

What sort of CF/M am i lookin to need, and what sort of filter system?

I understand that two lines are best, one with filter at the compressor end for painting and tire inflation, and one with oiler + filter at compressor end for using with tools. With oil resistant rubber hose.

Am i right there?

I was thinking along the lines of this one: Link.

Opinions guys.

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Tea time bump

Lee Reynolds

Really mate your better off telling the guys at machine mart what you wanna run and they will tell you which you need! I find the helpfull at my local one and never try to sell me something i dont need

Red16

You'll need to decide on the tools you want to use first, then find out the air demand they will have and make sure the compressor you buy is able to supply more air than the tools can consume when being used, otherwise you will get frustrated when you have to stop work to allow your air receiver to fill up again. IIRC around 7cfm is what you need to constantly run your average air tools.

Get yourself a Filter Regulator Lubricator (FRL) too, this will catch the dirt and moisture, then reduce the pressure to a level you set, then lubricate it to keep your tools in good order.

I've not done any painting before but the idea of twin lines sounds like a good one, to help minimise oil/grease getting into your paintwork.

Red16

Just checked the link you posted and that compressor will run anything you want to run in your garage

.Ross.

iTrader: (2)

Ide be looking for a second hand Compressor mate ... Even the one linked might strugle to run a DA ...

Depends on the use, Buy quality Windy gun if you use often .. If not then Buy clarkey.

dojj

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that's the same compressor i've got

ok, what you need to do is also buy:

the rubber feet to go with it to dampen the noise on the ground (unless you have it on the solid concrete)
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...mountings-pk-4
a regulator (that's about £90 for the best one of the lot)
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...pment-air-hose
a dedicated breaker in the fuse box to run it
cable to run to the compressor
rubber hose to run from the compressor to the regulator
regulator fixing kit
fittings to join the various bits of kit together, don't forget that the fitting for the compressor outlet is going to be much larger than the normal ones you get
fittings for the regulator outlets

and then don't forget to get enough hose to be useable, but not too much that it get's tangled up in your feet

i've also got this kit
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...chets-wrenches
which has everything you'll need for the basics, but if you need any more basic advice i'm sure you'll get it here

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iTrader: (1)

Thanks Dojj, that's what i was looking for.

Im not buying second hand as we need warranty. Judging by the 14CFM it'd mean i could run two or three tools at same time and not run out of puff.

I'll have a chat with them instore in morning ofcourse, just wanted some opinions and advice so i'm better prepared.

Where would i get the piping for hard airlines in the workshop?

dojj

iTrader: (3)

hard piping is just metal conduit, same as what they use for old school cabling instalations from what i've seen of it over the years

i used it the other day to strip down the engine and box and stuff and i was out there for about 2 hours and the tank fired up about 4 times in total

don't forget to drain it every few days if you are using it to stop water rotting the inside out, and make sure you close the drain plug as well

there are a few folk here who have one of them, top bit of kit, but a tad noisier than you might think so make sure you've got some sort of sound proofing if you are using it inside

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Thanks mate, will be in it's own box with padded walls lol.

Think i'll get a filter with twin outlets, then put an oiler next to one of the outlets.

Graceland

Second hand compressor is the way forward - I bagged a massive Sealey 150 litre receiver with a twin piston belt driven compressor for £75 - needed a new motor as it was a 3 phase, but that cost £50 for a 3hp single phase unit - Absolute god send and works perfectly and is extremely quiet considering the size of the compressor unit itself

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As mentioned it was a VAT free day at the local one to me so couldnt resist. We ended up with the 16c150.

3hp single phase, twin piston, 150 litre reciever, 14cfm. Just over £350. which tbh, i think is a good price for a brand new unit.

Got couple spray guns (small touch up and a grav feed) impact gun set, and an air ratchet. Oh and the air tool starter set with tire pump/blow gun etc in it. and a big hose reel.