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OT: Shop compressor 140-160 1974

posted by  someone claiming to be mjamgb on  Fri Apr 30 07:08 CST 2004 [RELATED]

1) Get the biggest one you can afford.
2) Pay attention to duty cycles. Cheap ones are rated at 40% duty cycle or less and a full day of wrenching or painting will tire them out, see (1) above.
3) Piston pump with oversize motor (2-phase 220/240 V) best, esp. with dedicated plug and VERY short pig-tail.
4) Dedicated circuit on house/shop wiring.
5) Spend the money on a high quality water/oil remover and filter setup.

6) most important, have fun.

Mike!






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