Air Compressor

[swifty]

Looking to buy an air compressor and was thinking along the lines of a 3hp 100 ltr 10cfm unit. I have seen a very reasonably priced one at http://www.localtoolsales.com/compre...pressor-et0247 its more than likely made in china.
Has any body had dealings with this company or have the same compressor, other advantage the shop is very near to Ribble kit car so I could kill two birds with one stone.
The compressor will be used to spray paint and using a few air tools, any advice welcome.

[Mister Towed]

I bought a cheap, Chinese 2hp 50ltr 7.5cfm compressor for about £90 delivered and it pretty much did the job for me. I'd say the one you're looking at would be the Rolls Royce version compared to mine so it should be more than good enough.

[Viatron]

Machine mart occasionally do VAT Free days for customers, the voucher comes via email, if your still in the market I would be happy to forward my voucher when it turns up next, problem is they appear pretty randomly.

We have a 150Litre Clarke I our workshop, does everything ok and is the industrial model, cost me £350 second hand but the industrial stuff is better built than the DIY range and it had had very little use. We do have a blasting cabinet that would empty it very quickly so bought a second 150Litre compressor that the compressor had blown up on for not a lot and piped the 2 together so we now have 300 litres if we need to do any blasting.

Like all workshop equipment buy the best you can afford, often a good make second hand will be a better long term bet than a cheap new item. Check spares availability as well, got a few mates on other forums who have saved about £150 over what I paid for my Tig setup from R-Tech but when they ran into problems there was no spares or backup availability and they ended up scrapping them.

HTH
Mac

[swifty]

Thanks Mr T, The chinese side of things does not bother me too much as it will be for DIY use only and once the kit is finished i will more than likely sell the compressor.

Viatron , Thanks for the offer for the vat off voucher, i am registered with machine mart and also receive the voucher but they tend to be nov/dec and mid year time. It was interesting to read about R Tech as i nearly bought a tig/plasma from them but in the end went for a Clarke instead, but the R Tech gear is priced very competitively but its like anything in life you only get what you pay for.
I may still call into Local Tool Sales in Blackburn when paying Ribble HQ a vistit and check the gear out as they also have engine mounts priced less than machine mart but they look the same so looking at them in the flesh sort of speak i will bw able to make my mind up.

Thanks for the advice so far.

[MoriniMan]

I've had a Fiac unit for over 20 years, but bought an Aldi unit as an additional more portable option. I also bought a friend one in return for helping me build a new workshop. They've proven themselves pretty good units and are supplied to Aldi by Wolf.

Have a look at this as an option;

http://www.ukhs.tv/Workshop/Dakota-1...Air-Compressor

[swifty]

Thanks for the link it is one i had on my short list, seen it on ebay slightly higher price with delivery though. Once i decide i will then start and look at which spray equipment to buy.

[swifty]

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Took the plunge and bought a compressor, 3hp 14cfm and 100 litre tank, just need to find a donor and i am off.

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