Compressor won't build pressure past 50 PSI.

[GregWeld]

Compressors are like understanding "Cams".....


Compressors do two things -- make pressure -- produce volume. The storage is just a buffer area.


The KEY to compressors is having one that will make enough Cubic Feet per Minute at the pressure you need to run the chosen tool.


Regardless of the storage size -- if the tool is using more CFM than the compressor can produce... the tool will strip the air from the buffer and the compressor will run non-stop trying to keep up.


They types of tools, and work, we do - pretty much means you need a compressor that will produce 90 PSI at about 17 CFM....

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Compressors are like understanding "Cams".....


Compressors do two things -- make pressure -- produce volume. The storage is just a buffer area.


The KEY to compressors is having one that will make enough Cubic Feet per Minute at the pressure you need to run the chosen tool.


Regardless of the storage size -- if the tool is using more CFM than the compressor can produce... the tool will strip the air from the buffer and the compressor will run non-stop trying to keep up.


They types of tools, and work, we do - pretty much means you need a compressor that will produce 90 PSI at about 17 CFM....

Thanks Greg ... the new compressor comes in about 15.2 cfm, I thought about the next size up but wholy cow the price went up considerably. I'll make due w this one!!!

Should be here next week, which is also the last week of school for this session ... then it's MY TIME w the Camaro!

Michael

[GregWeld]

yeah -- 15+ CFM should be able to do some work without it just running and wearing itself out. Regardless of what you bought -- it's going to be way better than than so called "oilless" versions -- which are useless except to fill bicycle tires.

[Sonar Chief]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

yeah -- 15+ CFM should be able to do some work without it just running and wearing itself out. Regardless of what you bought -- it's going to be way better than than so called "oilless" versions -- which are useless except to fill bicycle tires.

Ain't that the truth .... I inherited it after my brother passed, so the price was right! Didn't have any experience w the oil less pumps then ..... lessons learned, moving on!

Michael