what size air compressors you home mechanics got ???
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I got a SIP 50ltr 2hp from kays catalogue for £250 best compressor i've used powers my snap-on air tools quite well came with a free spray gun aswell. Try machine mart they got some good gear
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I’ve got a 50 litre tank, with a 3hp motor and twin pump. This runs my air tools quite nicely. The only slight problem I have is when running my polisher, when buffing the car, the compressor runs pretty much consistently, but still delivers the required air.
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50l tank isnt very big really,mines 200l and is perfect.
you mite struggle if useing demanding tools and check out the flow rate first,some tools wont even start if the compressor is to small.
always a few cheap in the tools exchange and mart,ask your local newsagents to order it in for you.
you mite struggle if useing demanding tools and check out the flow rate first,some tools wont even start if the compressor is to small.
always a few cheap in the tools exchange and mart,ask your local newsagents to order it in for you.
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i have a 50ltr and 2hp compressor, and have had no probs, mainly just use the impact wrench to get tough nuts off etc and so far it has never failed, use it for inflating bouncy castles and the like, never used the spray gun or other tools, but works fine for me, i got mine for £30 delievered on ebay
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I was told that a 50ltr and 2hp was enough to do just about everything except using a sander and polisher.
If your planning major body work ginge then u may need something better.
If not then the sip one for 150 quid looks like a nice deal!
If your planning major body work ginge then u may need something better.
If not then the sip one for 150 quid looks like a nice deal!
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