what size air compressor is recommended
785827
I have a DeWalt Emglo 4.5 gal. 5.4 scfm compressor that will go to 200 psi in the tanks. It is on wheels and works great!
785828
I have used many different size compressors with this hopper and made it work properly. You can adjust material flow to match air flow.... the bigger the compressor the faster the material can be applied....smallest was a good pancake compressor and largest was my portable 6 HP on wheels with same results
785829
I would say at least a 20 gallon compressor or bigger. A pancake compressor is just not big enough to keep up. My 20 gallon I would have to stop now and then to allow it to catch up.
1499695
The compressor has worked well with the pneumatic tools. I found it on sale later at Lowes.
1084388
I worried about the size of my compressor at first also. I have a Kobalt cheap 5.5 gallon 1 HP compressor and it ran the gun well. I also used a small pancake Porter Cable and it also ran it easy. That being said, the type of work and speed you do it really will determine what compressor will work better. If you're working at a slow pace and doing work yourself with one gun I think a small pancake compressor or any will work good. It will recover as you go. If you will be working fast and maybe have more guns, then you will need a bigger compressor that can keep up. If you're also buying a compressor and you have enough money to get, I would have loved to have the DeWalt model D55146. Thats a good compressor that can recover fast and is built to work better if you're a hardcore framer and or running 2 guns at one time.
1565845
You can find this from Northern tool, Amazon and tooltopia. It is a must. Ingersoll Rand will only honor the waranty on the compressor if you use their start up kit. Go on Factoryauthorizedoutlet.com for the best price and the proper kit. You can find everything from air tools, compressors and anything else. Hope this helps
1203801
I bought a 110 psi compressor with a 2 liter tank. Works like a dream. Make sure to have tight hose connections because they can and will seperate due to the high pressure.
1114446
I believe you could safely use the 20 amp rated sq D pressure switches, I am currently using one on 2 different compressors 1 is a 30 amp 240 vac 20 cfm unit the other is a 25 amp 240 vac 14 cfm unit. I think the worst that would happen you will burn the points out sooner (the origonials went 20 years and 11 years respectively).
265952
I use a 135psi 80 gal. upright. And when I have a big cutting job I still will have to wait a minute for the compressor to catch up.
632075
You will need an air compressor with a minimum of 80psi working pressure? Connect and go . If you don't have an air compressor you should consider a cordless model.
307415
A large tank helps, but you really want your compressor output to be greater than the tool useage (CFM rating). If the tool takes more than the air compressor makes, sooner or later you will run out of air no matter how big the tank is.
275841
I believe it will work fine. My son bought one and uses it on a smaller compressor with no problems.
1485561
this compressor is ideal for very lite duty work.not big enough tank to operate air ratchet or impact tools
1907171
Very dicey. A quick trip to Harbor Freight will get you a heavier compressor for not a lot of money. (I have the http://www.harborfreight.com/10-gal-25-hp-125-psi-oil-lube-air-compressor-61490.html )
313080
Any 5 to 10gal shop/garage compressor should be fine. I used the 5gal I have in my garage and had no issues. I wouldn't use anything smaller than that tho.
307414
I use a 2 gallon 110 vac compressor for home use only, for heavy or more continues use need a 100 gallon compressor.
588532
No I do not have an answer without more info, or a more specific identification of the compressor. The model number provided didn't match any current products I could find.
1079873
The air compressor is a must. My husband has one, which I believe he bought at Sears. This thing is really big!
2282074
I would think a 3 gallon compressor would work well. I use mine to blow off the mower deck and air filters on various types.