Air compressor, airline and tools recommendations
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You need a pretty big compressor to run most airtools, so not sure how portable it will be.
A have Abac 50l compressor which is on wheels. This has the biggest pump I could get on a 13a plugtop. I have fitted it with a 100l receiver, so 150l in total, but it still isn't really any good for airtools. Enough air in the tanks, but the little compressor can't really keep up.
I reckon you either need twin pumps on a 16a supply or go 3ph either way it's not going to be very portable.
A have Abac 50l compressor which is on wheels. This has the biggest pump I could get on a 13a plugtop. I have fitted it with a 100l receiver, so 150l in total, but it still isn't really any good for airtools. Enough air in the tanks, but the little compressor can't really keep up.
I reckon you either need twin pumps on a 16a supply or go 3ph either way it's not going to be very portable.
xstian said:
You need a pretty big compressor to run most airtools, so not sure how portable it will be.
A have Abac 50l compressor which is on wheels. This has the biggest pump I could get on a 13a plugtop. I have fitted it with a 100l receiver, so 150l in total, but it still isn't really any good for airtools. Enough air in the tanks, but the little compressor can't really keep up.
I reckon you either need twin pumps on a 16a supply or go 3ph either way it's not going to be very portable.
No worries. Scrap that idea then A have Abac 50l compressor which is on wheels. This has the biggest pump I could get on a 13a plugtop. I have fitted it with a 100l receiver, so 150l in total, but it still isn't really any good for airtools. Enough air in the tanks, but the little compressor can't really keep up.
I reckon you either need twin pumps on a 16a supply or go 3ph either way it's not going to be very portable.
What about a compressor to do the basics then?
I would do a bit of research on the difference between direct drive and belt drive. Then it's down to what you want to spend. £100 will get a cheap direct drive and £400 will get you a branded belt drive.
If its just for tyres, a bit of compressed air for cleaning and you want it portable 25l would probably do. If you can put up with a little less portability I would go for 50l.
If its just for tyres, a bit of compressed air for cleaning and you want it portable 25l would probably do. If you can put up with a little less portability I would go for 50l.
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