Just a quick question to all the car enthusiast, I have an opportunity to buy a Devilbiss Pro Air 80 gallon air compressor. It is a two stage 175psi 6.5hp, single phase compressor. I'm getting a really good deal on it and it's in excellant condition. I currently have a 33 gallon and it's just not getting the job done especially when running the air tools, (e.g. die grinders, sanders,etc...).

Question is does anyone think it's too much compressor for restoring and working on cars for the hobbyist, home shop type of setup? I was considering a 60 gallon compressor but don't know if I should pass this one up.

Thanks.

 

If you can get it for a good price go for it. All you have to do is adjust the regulator for the pressure you want it set at. The big compressor won't have to work half as hard as the 33 gallon.

 

IMHO if its a good deal grab it. I'm always running out of air esp. media blasting, I figure bigger is better in the compressor dept.

 

"Too much compressor" is an oxymoron...

 

I agree with Joe there is no such thing as to much air.
However if the compresser draws to much hydro for your garage or you are not set up for a 220 single phase system,this should be looked into.Another method of getting more air is to install larger delivery pipe around your shop.
Steve

 

Yeah it's like having a car that's too fast, a girl too pretty, or having too much money.

 

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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
"Too much compressor" is an oxymoron...


Good point just wanted to confirm I wasn't going over board. I guess it's always better to have to much than not enough.


What was I thinking... Just need validation. Could never turn down a faster car, beautiful woman or more money.

Thanks all for your responses, I will be grabbing a few buddies tonight and going to pick it up. I can't wait, like a kid getting a new toy.... May even have to leave work a little early.

 

Quote:
Originally Posted by joe_padavano
"Too much compressor" is an oxymoron...


Good point just wanted to confirm I wasn't going over board. I guess it's always better to have to much than not enough.


What was I thinking... Just need validation. Could never turn down a faster car, beautiful woman or more money.

Thanks all for your responses, I will be grabbing a few buddies tonight and going to pick it up. I can't wait, like a kid getting a new toy.... May even have to leave work a little early.

 

That's always a good idea, but it doesn't solve a capacity problem. One compressor I have is a small 2HP Craftsman unit, and it wouldn't matter what size line I used, it can't keep up with high-volume air tools like a cutoff wheel. That's why I also have the 15 HP 3ph compressor...

 

We were talking about shop air compressers not the little one for your fish tank.
I have a 2hp I take to job sites for an air nailer and other stuff whereas the one in my shop is bolted to the floor and is like your permanent one.
The right tools for the right job or you end up with your fingers in a bag of ice on your way to emerg.

 

Bigger is always better with a compressor

Just remember the following

A single phase 6.5 HP compressor is going to draw up to 80 amps when it first starts up and approx. 45 amps when it is running. You will have to put a 80 amp breaker to feed it and use #8 wire (up to 100" #6 if longer) for the circuit

 

No argument. That little one is actually bolted to a trailer with a PTO-drive generator that I pull with my tractor to sites where I don't have power.