Noyhauser Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 So I'm planning to buy an compressor for a Paache VL, but I'm really unsure what's best. Soo... I'd like to see what you all use. Personally I'd like to get the Senco P1010, but its not readily available in Canada. I'm not looking to break the bank, but I'm not looking for the cheapest possible either. Quote
shiroikaze Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 (edited) Amazon.com has the Senco PC1010 for $95 right now, but the currency conversion and shipping would probably make it more expensive than it should... I wish Amazon would still pricematch because I bought it for $107 =\ But if you have a Lowe's in Canada: http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1134237 http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=prod...&lpage=none I really don't know anything about the above particular brand of compressor though... Edited January 16, 2009 by shiroikaze Quote
tank Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=95630 the cheapest i can find and includes everything you need. it works great i have one myself Quote
anime52k8 Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=95630 the cheapest i can find and includes everything you need. it works great i have one myself I bought my first compressor from harbor freight, just about the same thing. the thing on it that looks like a moisture trap doesn't work all that well, and it lacks an adjustable pressure regulator. also without a tank, you'll get pressure drops and moisture will build up in the lines even after. a compressor like that will be good of a small amount of work, but if you plan on doing a lot of painting, get something with a tank. Quote
thegunny Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 May I suggest you do a search as this has been done to death in the past Quote
Noyhauser Posted January 17, 2009 Author Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) May I suggest you do a search as this has been done to death in the past Thanks for your opinion, but I disagree. There's a scattering of posts about compressors, some helpful, but nobody has ever really asked what various people used. That would give me some sense of what I should be looking at, given my particular needs. Instead of your reply, why don't you be helpful and just say what you have and if you like it? Edited January 17, 2009 by Noyhauser Quote
MechTech Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 I've got a Campbell/Hausfeld 2 gallon (single tank) unit and it works great. I purchased a moisture trap for it too. The regulator means I can inflate my car's tires, children's bikes, or airbrush a model. DO GET a unit with a tank on it. I had a regular piston direct flow unit and they pulse with the piston strokes. And as was said, no regulator or moisture trap. Shop around! Mine works great, but the motor could wake the dead! I just let it run up, unplug it and use the tank's air (indoors). - MT Quote
shiroikaze Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) I've got a Campbell/Hausfeld 2 gallon (single tank) unit and it works great. I purchased a moisture trap for it too. The regulator means I can inflate my car's tires, children's bikes, or airbrush a model. DO GET a unit with a tank on it. I had a regular piston direct flow unit and they pulse with the piston strokes. And as was said, no regulator or moisture trap. Shop around! Mine works great, but the motor could wake the dead! I just let it run up, unplug it and use the tank's air (indoors). - MT Sorry about hijacking the thread but noyhauser can benefit from this question too I guess, Hey Mechtech, how much did your moisture trap cost? Could you recommend one? I was looking at this one from Amazon. What you think? Edited January 17, 2009 by shiroikaze Quote
MechTech Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 I spent about $15. Not much, but it does the job. I haven't used that model, but I'd guess it's alright. As long as you can swap out the cartridge or drain it. The humidity where you live will ultimately decide. Keeping your tank drained of air/water after every use helps too! Hopefully someone else has used the linked trap? - MT Quote
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