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Re: Air Compressor!
By:John B.
Date: 3/30/2000, 8:33 pm
In Response To: Re: Air Compressor! (John B.)

> Depends what you are using it for ... if you ever intend to sandblast
> glass or metal (or wood siding), neither would be adequate ... might
> reconsider a 220v 50-60 gal cast iron compressor for another $100 if
> portability isn't a concern ( you probably gave a 220 (single phase) line
> in the house if you have an electric range). Look at the (SCM(?))
> requirements for the tools you are planning to use ... something like a
> sandblaster needs a relatively high level of output. And look at the
> "durability" ratings ... some of the "home use"
> compressors may have a "lifetime" of 500-1000 hrs. Just an
> opinion ...

] ]Sorry about the mispellings .. you probably HAVE a 220v single phase line... and Rehd is right - CFM, not SCM. (looks like we all posted at the about the same time!

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Air Compressor!
Johnnie McNeely -- 3/30/2000, 8:01 pm
Re: Air Compressor!
Bart Castleberry -- 3/30/2000, 11:05 pm
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Travis -- 3/31/2000, 3:29 pm
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John B. -- 3/30/2000, 8:28 pm
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John B. -- 3/30/2000, 8:33 pm
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Tony -- 3/30/2000, 8:23 pm
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Rehd -- 3/30/2000, 8:17 pm