Im searching for a compressor for my Garage. Im wondering what size I should get. Im looking at this one now :
27 GAL 5 HP 115V COMPRESSOR WITH HOSE AND WALLMOUNT HOSE DISPENSER, ASKING $350.
Is this enough power for air tools ? It looks like a coleman powermate.

 

or a Husky Pro 30 Gallon
A solid CAST IRON, twin cylinder compressor pump for extreme durability. Offers 135 PSI maximum pressure and air delivery 6.5/5.5 SCFM @ 40/90 PSI. Features pneumatic tires, efficient Solberg style intake filter, and a heavy-duty handle.
Also 350.00
These are used btw. Thanks , I really appreciate all of your help.
BTW where has Gus been ? Havent seen him this week.

 

Hey Gordo,

Really depends on how you plan to use it. If it is just for filling tires, get a small one (small takes up less room, uses less electricity, etc).

If you're going to use an impact, especially a 1/2" drive, it will suck a small compressor dry in seconds. The next behind the 1/2" impact is an air spray nozzle.

Very much looking forward to seeing/hearing about your finished project. Sounds like you're doing it right!

 

I will definately be using an impact. I have a small compressor and its just not cutting it.
I will keep you posted .

 

They both sound like good candidates as a decent garage compressor for impact use. The Husky, being portable, may be more convenient; but the hose reel with the other one is very nice to have...

 

Look at the highest cfpm and psi of the most aggressive tool that you envision using and buy a compressor to meet that requirement.

 

Gordo, I am not a fan of portable air compressors for 2 reasons:

1) the CFM that they put out is normally not enough to do sustained work with power tools, especially if you are planning on using an impact wrench or a cut-off tool

2) the portables are not capable (normally) of running 100%. They have what is called a duty cycle to them which means out of say every 10 minutes, they have to rest for a bit or you can risk causing damage to the piston (or other portion of the compressor), which will then cost you more money. Some can be down around 40-50% duty cycle. So, keep that in mind. Light work, the portables will do what you need. You plan on using it to do lots of work, upright is the only way to go.

I have a Husky 60 gallon upright (fixed unit) that is a 220V unit. It puts out about 10 CFM. That is borderline what continuous use of a cutoff tool requires (compressor runs 100% of the time down around 90 psi). I have piping run throughout my garage so I have air in each corner of my garage. THen I use a hose to get me from there. This also allows me to get a decent distance outside of my garage too should I be working in the driveway.

If you want to know more, let me know. I bought my upright for $400, but that was a few years ago. I think you can still get one for around $450 which is way more compressor than you are getting for $350 for a little bit more.