---------------------------------------------------------- Rans-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 05/04/08: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:15 AM - Re: Help with selecting an air compressor (robert stone) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:15:19 AM PST US From: "robert stone" Subject: Re: Rans-List: Help with selecting an air compressor Mike, Most air operated tools have in the owners manual the minimum air pressure and volume required for them to operate properly, look for this first. Then buy an air compressor that gets at least the pressure and volume required of the tool calling for the highest of both. Second and most important, buy an compressors that is oiled. Oiless air compressors are cheaper but you get what you pay for and it's been my experience, oiless compressors are nothing but trouble. I am just about to buy a replacement for my compressor that is 32 years old and finally wore out and replacement parts are not available. As far as brand, consumers digest is a good source of information on which of the various brands are suitable for purchase. Bob Stone Harker Heights, Tx Rans S-6S Super Coyote II w/Rotax 912S ----- Original Message ----- From: "mwtucker" Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 11:27 PM Subject: Rans-List: Help with selecting an air compressor > > I have purchased a few air tools to get started on my kit: The Marson > 79014 rivet puller; A Chicago Pneumatic Mini Air Drill (model 7300RQC); A > Chicago Pneumatic 874 3" Air Cutoff Tool. > > I need help in selecting an air compressor that will adequately run these > tools... I guess that the parameters are xxx CFM at yyy PSI. I am aware > that a small compressor may work fine, but cycle frequently. Larger ones > are costly and could trip a 15A breaker. What is a good compromise? What > are you using? > > Thanks in advance! > Mike > > -------- > Awaiting delivery of RANS S-19 Empennage Kit > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=181008#181008 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rans-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Rans-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rans-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rans-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.