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Old 22-05-2005, 03:17 PM
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how much and where from

need a min of 50l and 2hp, whats there available to buy
Old 22-05-2005, 03:22 PM
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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
Old 22-05-2005, 03:33 PM
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cool thats the one were looking at

can get it for 160 as long as ya thinks that 50l works with air tools then im sold
Old 22-05-2005, 03:44 PM
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well 25ltrs is a bit crap 50ltrs will do the job otherwise you'll be waiting for the air to build up every few minutes
Old 22-05-2005, 04:01 PM
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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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cool




looks like thats the one
Old 22-05-2005, 04:27 PM
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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.
Old 22-05-2005, 04:30 PM
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we have a 500l stormy silent as well and it never runs down
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We have a 50l with a 14CFM pump.
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Old 22-05-2005, 05:01 PM
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180l with a twin piston 14cfm pump quiet as a mouse !!
well not quite but you can stand next to it and talk to someone without having to shout !!
Old 22-05-2005, 05:03 PM
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15 cfm, 3hp, 60L, twin engine, was £305 at machine mart but had a scratch so I bartered it down to £175! very good, love it.
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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 run a Sealey 25ltr one cost me £80 and ample for my requirements.

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1500ltr/min with 400ltr. tank and a dryer, used 1800€
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I got a S.I.P 200Ltr and 16cfm..........Runs anything no probs...
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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!
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19 cfm ,,250 ltr tank and it does everything i have ever needed and @ only £500 a bargain aswell
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cowboi im not doung any bodywork
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