Does this unit require a air compressor for usage?
1269371
No it is not supposed to. However it is pretty week on its own. The smoke comes out extremely slow
1649530
No. I have had this model for three years without any problem. Unlike Mr. Blake, my compressor runs quietly. One recommendation - when not in use unplug it. I have had past problems with compressors due to electric surges. Your question though raises my curiosity - why such an inquiry?
1030716
No it does not have an air regulator. It has a gauge, but no regulator. Even without the regulator it is a very good compressor. I recommend it.
2158490
Yes you Can. You will need an air compressor and lots of air hose,however it will do the job
501710
Of course you'll need an air compressor, but you probably know that. I haven't had to replace any parts yet and I've used it a lot. Hope this helps.
2259046
I am thinking my husband used his compressor. We have only used it once so far.
1569383
No, you hook this up to an air hose connected to an air compressor. It needs an air source to inflate tires.
288727
No. Buy the 6 gallon compressor. Its has a lot more power and isnt so cheaply built
632076
Battery NO, but you better read very carefully. You will NEED a compressor and air hose
811500
Only with an air pressure. You will need air compressor not more than 120 psi. It will not work with pressure under 65 psi. I got best results between 70 and 85 psi.
161732
you need a compressor with a minimum of a 5 gallon storage tank on it. Its not the pressure but the volume you need.
545094
It's great for cabinets. It doesn't need a compressor. You need a finer tip though
1354180
You do need a compressor, but a small one will be fine. I have a 1-gallon compressor, which could drive this thing all day. (Not literally, but it has more than enough reserve for the rate at which I'd be stapling.)
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Scott, it's entirely dependent on your application. If you need more air in a hurry than the compressor can pump over the time period you have in mind, than a tank is necessary. The compressor can operate with or without a storage tank. Hope this helps. Dan
1133626
no built in compressor, you need at least 70 PSI and I highly recommend a filter to keep out moisture and dirt
444393
No, you need a special 3000 psi hand pump, scuba tank, or high pressure air compressor. I use a hand pump.
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Hi jp2code. No it does not have a built in compressor. You will need an external source that can provide an oil/water free stream of air. If you plan on doing a long continuous run make sure the compressor can keep up. The compressor has to be relatively large because the plasma relies on the high CFM rate to cut properly. Before I switched to a 80gal 5hp compressor I ran this unit on a smaller 40 gallon 2hp compressor and it would lose cutting power due to low air pressure.Hope this helps.