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Old 06-08-2014, 06:00 AM
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Default In the market for a new air compressor, recommendations?

Hello all,

I am looking at a new compressor for the shed. I currently have a GMC (eek!) that is, hmmm...rubbish...and has struggled to do the job. It is only piston powered , not belt driven, and only 30L. Air ratchet, saw, etc, will hammer it and it just can't keep up. It's starting to make a few odd noises too, and I feel it is time to upgrade, this thing is starting to make me feel unsafe.

Yes I know I need to go bigger...bigger...as big as possible! But I have a very limted amount of space, so looking at a belt driven either 50 or 90L, limited to 2.5hp as I only have 10A power.

Looking at this or the 90L variant, both 2.5hp;

Ironair - Air Compressor Belt Drive 2.5HP 50L - LB1350 | Total Tools




Anyone have any recommendations on brands, or brands to stay away from?


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Ben
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