Air Compressor

[Kawasakifreak]

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a new air compressor & ratchet to work on my bikes from time to time but the choice is a bit confusing.

Uses would include stubborn bolts/nuts, pushing out brake pistons, very ocassional paint spraying of tanks, side panels, wheels, etc ?

Space is an issue - would 1.5 hp & 24 L capacity be enough or should I go higher/bigger ? I could squeeze in a 50 L tank (if necessary) under my work bench but I'd rather not.

Thanks.

[speedy sie]

as big as you can get ,as the tank volume and liter per minuet of air the thing does will all be better on a biger compresser,but just check.

[Conica]

CFM is what you want to look for, Cubic Feet per Minute, I'd advise no less that 10CFM for what you want, Ideally you'll want a little higher than that for spraying alot of gear, but should be okay for the occasional squirt

[lorenzo]

I've got a 45l, 10cfm compressor and for anything that requires a constant supply of air (a load of drilling, air sander, painting, about 70% of the stuff I use if for) will mean that the pump is constantly going, and this does my head in. Get the biggest tank and biggest compressor you can afford. Editted add: I honestly don't know why manufacturers make smaller ones, they must be massively frustrating.

[Kawasakifreak]

Thanks everyone - very helpful advice.