Brian Altop
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I can't see why that idea wouldn't work Charlie, but like you, I'd like to hear from someone who's done it.
I saw an ad here for a 60 gal tank and compressor, but no motor, for $150. I think it would need 5hp, but what would the other specs be, rpm etc? I seem to recall from some of the Bill Pentz discussions that compressor motors were a breed apart. Haven't seen it, nor do I know it's age or condition. Might check it out next week.
Getting a little tired of lugging the so-called "portable" hotdog compressor around. I wonder how much 1/4 inch line you could run off that for light jobs like nailing, inflating, dust blowing etc?
Thanks
Peter
You could run a couple hundred feet of line for jobs like this, for blowing things clean, it will run your little hotdog to death though, and inflating tires at this distance will also take more time, but very doable. if you were to add a 5 or 10 gallon tank inline somewhere, then it would make a very strong improvement in the performance you were seeking, though not as ideal as a big compressor and some 1/2 or 3/4 line, but it would hold you over.