[TheForge] air compressor question

[ries]

One more thing- if you ever consider getting a power hammer, you are  
gonna need a lot more air compressor.
Most utility hammers that run on compressors like at least a 10 hp, if  
you are planning on getting any real work done.




terry l. ridder wrote:
> hello
>
> the air compressor has been getting a work out this week. spray
> ourselves down from concrete dust  from using the concrete saws.  
> filling
> the jcb tire which has a slow rim leak which really needs to be fixed.
> priming the shed trim. etc.
>
> we were discussing today over coffee and doughnuts which would be
> better; several small air compressors or a single large air compressor
> that supplies all the air needs. i am on the fence. i can see both  
> sides
> pros and cons. i do tend toward a single large unit with a huge air
> reservoir. basically, an 5 hp 2-cylinder single stage air compressor
> engine driven by a 2:1 gear box being driven with a comer drive shaft
> off the 540 rpm pto of the kubuta tractor. the air reservior would  
> be a
> 500 gallon used propane bulk tank.
>
> 140 PSI Twin Cylinder Air Compressor Pump for 5 HP Motor
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93786
>
>
> i see that there may be a need to keep all the spray painting  
> equipment
> on separate air compressors. keep pneumatic tools like nail guns, die
> grinders, etc on their on air compressors. this quickly becomes the
> numerous small air compressors providing air as needed, and no main
> central air compressor.
>
> i am really tired and nodding off as i attempt to write this. it is  
> 0216
> am chicago time.  this may not be clear not all. anyway, i would  
> like to
> here from others with their thoughts and comments.
>
>
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