I want to upgrade my 120v compressor for a 240v compressor so I don't have to hear it running all of the time when I am using air working on my car. How many cfm's should I be looking for? I don't need mechanic shop type compressor but a decent one that isn't running all the time. Thanks.

That would do the job for a 1 man show! Figure $850 on up for price on a good one. JMHO Check out the link and that should help ya find one that you are looking for. Hope it helps!?

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Bondo buster and sandblaster are air hogs higher the cfm the better. The bigger the air tank the better. If the old ones going out a thought is to chain the old compressors tank to the new one for more storage capacity. Not most pretty way to do it but the advantage is you can put the old tank somewhere else in the systems lines( dose not have to be in the same spot as the new compressor)

Get a cast iron 2 cylinder, avoid the aluminum ones (too noisy)...TSC has good prices:
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Ingersoll Rand 60-Gallon Air Compressor

PRICE: $599.99

Air Compressor; Vertical Type; 60 gal Capacity; 3 HP; 90 PSI; 11.3 CFM Flow Rate

60 Gallon ASME code tank. 100% Cast Iron pump for long life and durability. Extended pump life, 8000 hours for years of service. Continuous duty operation. Ingersoll Rand reciprocating air compressors are world-renowned for their quality and reliability. Engineered for high performance and efficiency. Ingersoll Rand reciprocating compressors provide easy operation, low maintenance and a 100% duty cycle for reliable air supply. 7.9 Peak.
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Campbell Hausfeld Compressor, 60 gal, 3.2 HP, 135 PSI

PRICE: $439.99


Air Compressor; 60 gal Capacity; 3.2 HP; 135 PSI (Max)

135 max PSI 10.2/11.5 SCGM @ 90/40 PSI. Cast iron two cylinder pump operates 35% quieter and 60 degrees cooler than aluminum pumps with cast iron sleeves. ASME certified tank.

If you plan on using the compressor a lot and cost is not a big concern and want it to last buy an industrial DeVair (used to be called DeVilbis). I have2 5 HP ones that work hard every day and the oldest is 20 years and finally needs valves. They run at low RPM and might last the rest of your life. The cheaper ones have reed valves in them and in heavy use where they get hot the valves will fail. My compressors are well maintained with regular oil changes and clean air filters and also drained daily. We do a lot of sand blasting and glass beading plus air boards and production suffers if a compressor goes down. Good luck.

They offer nice units, and will even flow-test them right there in front of you. They run huge, oversize pump at low rpm. This produces low noise and low moisture. Pump up times are also very fast. The good stuff at a good price.

http://www.eatoncompressor.com/page/page/504747.htm


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