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02-10-2006, 08:14 AM
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Is this overkill??
i found this on line. it's a HUGE compressor, but the price is right. i'm not sure i'm gonna paint the airplane myself, so i wonder if this is just a huge beast of a compressor to have around. anybody have something like this? do you like it?
thoughts?
BIG air compressor
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02-10-2006, 08:18 AM
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compressor
If the price is right go for it. I'm now Scothbriting my airframe with a DA sander in prep for paint and the compressor can't keep up.
Bigger is better. Arh, arh, arh, arh, more power!!!
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02-10-2006, 08:32 AM
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If it can maintain a delivery of 5 cubic feet per min at 90 psi go for it
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02-10-2006, 08:40 AM
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I have a similar compressor that I picked up used from a closed service station owner. Mine is twin cylinder (Ingersol Rand T-80).
It sets outside my shop is plumbed into the walls and on its own 220 circuit. BTW, they are heavy.
As Wilem said...you can't have too much shop air.
Deene.
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02-10-2006, 08:43 AM
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Just make sure it is not 3 phase
Just make sure it doesn not have a 3 phase motor on it (not likeky, but worth checking)
Alan
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02-10-2006, 08:45 AM
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actually, i think it is 3 phase...what's the deal on that?
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Chad Jensen
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02-10-2006, 09:00 AM
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oh. 3 phase. won't work at home. forgot about that. nevermind.  
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02-10-2006, 09:18 AM
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is it feasible to convert the 3 phase to single phase?? change the motor? some sort of external converter?
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Chad Jensen
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02-10-2006, 09:23 AM
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We used to jump three-phase arc welders for single-phase electricals when I worked in the field as a pipeline welder many years ago. I'm sure an electrician can run a curcuit for you in your garage to get it to work as long as your electrical box has the capacity.
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02-10-2006, 09:51 AM
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3 phase and size does matter
Why not just wire 3 phase, I missed that. That is how electrical power is distributed in the US. It is supper simple to wire up a 220v. I know I did it and if I can do it.... George. A three phase motor will not work on single phase. I stand to be corrected. I guess you could convert it, but 220v is much more powerful and efficient. 110v is motor is like running an engine in 1/2 the cylinders.
You can never have a two big compressor. The down side is the space it takes. If you got room go for it. If you ever want to move or need to it will be a colossal pain, but people move refrigerators. If you go a deal go for it. George
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