Decision On Air Compressor
Well after a couple of days of intensive research, and a couple of weeks just looking. I have decided on the Kobalt air compressor Seems to be the best bang for the $ at this stage. Finding con...
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ArchHoagland wrote:
I bought the Porter Cable 150lb, 6 gallon pancake style with two hose outlets a couple weeks ago.
My original Sears 125 had a tough time even getting to 95 pounds.
I went with a 150 because I think their rating of 135 was borderline, just as the 125 was borderline.
Also this unit has the ability to connect two hoses so I have a 100' hose for tires and a short coiled hose with a blower nozzle to clean my workbench, etc. without having to change heads.
The problem with the lower PSI models, is that PSI level is the max level that the unit will compress to. So if you do have a 125 model and when you start using the air, the motor doesn't kick on at 124 psi. It may not kick on until you get down to 110 or 115 psi. So if you are trying to put 110psi in a tire, but your compressor is only putting out 115, you may be there a long time. Good move getting the 150.
