Thread: 1st Air Compressor?

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Hey guys, what kind of compressor should I get for my first one? I like to do a prop like a trashcan trauma or a pneumatic groundbreakin zombie on halloweenpropmaster's website. I am kind of on a $100 dollar max budget...so any suggestions? Thanks ahead of time

Get the one with biggest storage tank you can for the $$$. I really dont think one brand is any better than another when you are talking ACs under $100. When you stary looking at bigger ACs, look into oil filled! They run much quieter. If you are anywhere near Virginia, I have 2 extra ACs!

alright thanks...do you have any tank size that would be minimally required? i know you said biggest but whats the min.?? thanks..and also what kind do you use??? i live in tn...

I have two 2 gal AC's and they cost about $100 ea and they work great. ran three diff props (jumpers) with only one last year.

Don't forget the line drier and filter! Straight from the compressor, the air is full of oil, moisture, and particles. This will ruin valves and cylinders. I use a .5 micron filter on my system.

Bill Ehrsam.

Would this ac be ok? Its in my price range so....
http://http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lk...=cr&lpage=none

http://http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lk...=cr&lpage=none

sorry those links arent working.. copy and paste this one.

Campbell Hausfeld at Lowe's: 2-Gallon 100 PSI Electric Air Compressor

I have that CH and be warned, it is LOUD and takes a while to fill, but I use it for airbrushing and have not tried using it for pneumatics. If that is the one you want, keep an eye out in the newspaper for the Lowe's flyer. It periodically goes on sale for $59.00, which is a pretty great price for a compressor.

alright...do you think if I ran the hose from the my backyard to my frontyard the noise would be loud enough for the ToT's to hear well? i just saw that one was 99$, 59$ would be even better...i'll keep my out out and look around more though.