What compressor do you use? Is &lt;1hp OK?
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I have a 1.5 horse 6 gallon Craftsman compressor and it is more than adequate. This tool has saved me a ton of time and frustration changing the coolant in pmy notoriously difficult to bleed 20 year old BMWs. Worth every penny. Goood luck!
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All the air compressors listed here are very noisy. I would only recommend getting an air compressor built by California Air Tools - They are so quite you can work inside and not even know an air compressor is being used. They are a little more expensive but much, much better quality than any other air compressor on the market by a long shot.....
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Two stage compressors work the best, but you want one that puts out alot of cfm
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Dean, I would contact DeVilbiss for a better answer than I could provide you. Our shop had a huge compressor that ran everything. I'm thinking that if you didn't do a lot of spraying a 3 or 4 HP would work especially if you use any other pneumatic tools.
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My compressor is larger than 1 HP but I can't imagine that a smaller compressor wouldn't work as well. The UView is a very good system.
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you need a compressor with a minimum of a 5 gallon storage tank on it. Its not the pressure but the volume you need.
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Either will work but it will all depend on duration of use. Used compressors can be found on ebay for fairly cheap. Also a small tool compressor will work as well if you can regulate the level of psi. Air cans over time will add up in cost and could easily surpass the cost of a compressor. Air cans are great for work where no power is available and for light spraying. I use my Paasche for spraying firearm finishes and a compressor was the way to go for that. I use both a Paasche I bought used from ebay as well as a large shop tool compressor that has a air cleaner and psi regulator.
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Kenneth, the Viair is a fantastic compressor. It will do the job for you. Everything is top quality and the automatic shut off when you release the trigger is a great feature. The pressure gauge works very well. It costs quite a bit, but is worth it.
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What type of load are you attempting to power ( welder , 1hp compressor, etc) ?
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the one I have is alot quieter than a regular compressor.one with 60 dB may be quieter ,but may not be as good for the work .
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Lisa, a two or 3 gallon pancake compressor will suit this gun fine. I'm currently using a 27 gallon,(my only compressor I own) and it's complete overkill. This gun doesn't use much air at all. Good like with your purchase David
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I am using the cheapest 1 gallon compressor that pumps 100psi and it works fine.
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Yes. Something that closely matches the suggested rating (CFM and PSI). I bought a Husky Pro compressor on sale 3 years ago. It has a cast iron pump, 2 HP motor, 30 gallon tank and runs very quietly compared to other, smaller units I've owned/rented/borrowed. It can reach a maximum of 135psi and 6.5 CFM (cubic Feet per Minute) at 40 psi, 5.5 at 90 and does very well for my home projects (refinishing firearms, painting, among other things). If you got the sand blaster, I'd look into renting a compressor first until you know if you can justify the expense of investing in a larger compressor.
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A porter cable pancake style air compressor will work just fine also bostitch pancake,, those are about the smallest that I would use and anything bigger is just gravy
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I used my air compressor. Too bad they didn't come with tires that never go flat. I might switch mine with those. Harbor Freight if you have them near you has tires that never go flat and you don't have to inflate.
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I use an upright type shop compressor and I think anything smaller and the compressor would have to run nearly constantly to try and keep up. I've used mine to blast with glass, walnut , & sand . all with no problems. I also use a large tarp as a back drop to later collect the abrasive for reuse
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If you expect to run the buffer continously, you'll need a 5 HP, 2-stage electric compressor. For gas, more like 8 HP 2-stage. You might be able to get away with a little smaller unit, but it will get hot from being overworked.