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Old 03-28-2006, 11:50 PM
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Default Re: Air Compressor

first off welcome to the forum bro. when outfitting for powder it is like most jobs the more you spend on quality the better it will work and the longer it will last as for compressors this is ever so true. the compressor is the one piece that you will rely on the most. it should be the biggest that you can afford. biggest meaning not only in tank size but especially the free air cfm. go for the most you can get. that way you will not be 2-3 months down the road and needing a bigger one. it is the one piece that is not easy to upgrade in the future due to cost outlay in the beginning and then upgrade cost later. look at the blast cabinet you plan on getting and try to size the cfm on the compressor at least 30% more in free air cfm than the blaster needs. this will give more than you will ever need to powder, and you wont be burning the compressor out in a few months trying to blast with one that is to small. hope this helps.
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