Which compressor

[lee mills]

After realising that my current compressor is s###. Im looking at getting a new one.
Does anybody know if a 3hp 100ltr compressor (either direct drive or belt drive) is man enough to cope with spraying a car?
I know a lot depends on what spray gun you use i have a lvlp gun which if i remember currectly requires 5 cfm.
 
Any help appreciated as im trying to source one for the weekend

[Grant Monkhouse]

the bigger the better, so that the compressor isnt constantly charging whilst spraying.
 
we have 2 units joined into one line, pushing about 18cfm, i think and that handles car spraying no problem!

[lee mills]

so would something like this be ok?
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?gotonode=ViewProduct&method=mViewProduct&productid=14325&productdescription=&productcode=&category=11&catgroup=148&catmicrogroup=&analysiscode=&requiredresults=16

[wolfie1]

direct drive are always quieter so in my eyes better

[lee mills]

Probably looking to get this one, does anyone have any thoughts as to wether it would be good enough?
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-3hp-v-twin-compressor-sed14a100/path/diy-semi-professional-air-compressors-2

[Grant Monkhouse]

i rekon that will do just nicely, see what your spray gun is rated at, then you will know if its right.
 
that compressor is a v twin aswell, look much cooler looking. lol

[lee mills]

The gun uses 4.3cfm @22 psi, so do you think the clark compressor should be adequate?

[Grant Monkhouse]

i would have though so, ring the people selling it and ask if it will cope with your spraying needs.
 
it is a big enough compressor for home use. it might be the same size as the biger one of ours.

[lee mills]

Thanks for the help mate:Thumbs-up

[m1tch]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9MAmWnOznI

DONE

[Grant Monkhouse]

^^^^ Lol...........

[lee mills]

After speaking to lots of people today and trying to decipher between facts and sales talk:rolleyes: ive ordered the 150ltr unit from these guys with the correct regulator to keep oil/water out of the lines:Thumbsup!
 
http://www.shiremoorcompressors.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/shire?opendocument&part=2