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Eyetattoo
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Jul 03, 2013

Air compressor?

Looking to purchase a air compressor and wondering what is the smallest size I can get away with while still being able to fill up the tires to 70psi and use air tools?
  • What size tank does that MV90 have? Oh yeah, none. Most of the air tools I have use more than 3.7 CFM, and more than 90 psi for a good air impact, which pretty much means that without an air reservoir the MV90 won't work. I'm sure it works great as an inflator: tires, beach balls, volley balls, etc. But you need an air compressor with a tank for air tools.
  • fj12ryder wrote:
    dedmiston wrote:
    fj12ryder wrote:
    I don't think a 12V compressor will work too well with most air tools, but it would depend on what tool.


    I wouldn't even consider a 12v compressor.

    No, me either. I have the Porter-Cable CMB15 and it will easily add air to my 110 psi G-rated tires. I like it very much, not too noisy, and not horribly large.


    How do figure? Your CMB15 delivers 2 cfm. My MV90 is 12 volt and delivers 3.71 cfm and 150 psi
  • I have the Viair 300P. Very solid unit, inflates tires quickly and handles higher pressure tires. Works very well for me.
  • dedmiston wrote:
    fj12ryder wrote:
    I don't think a 12V compressor will work too well with most air tools, but it would depend on what tool.


    I wouldn't even consider a 12v compressor.

    No, me either. I have the Porter-Cable CMB15 and it will easily add air to my 110 psi G-rated tires. I like it very much, not too noisy, and not horribly large.
  • fj12ryder wrote:
    I don't think a 12V compressor will work too well with most air tools, but it would depend on what tool.


    I wouldn't even consider a 12v compressor.
  • I don't think a 12V compressor will work too well with most air tools, but it would depend on what tool.
  • I think it would be the CFM rating for the air tools, and if you want continous use or not. What are you going to use?
  • CO2 bottle is another option. I have been using one for the past few years and prefer over messing with a compressor.