What size compressor does this tool require? Will it work with a 150 PSI, 2.6 SCFM pancake unit??
1436068
I have a similar compressor to that, it works for a couple turns and then has to charge up again. So the answer is yes, but it will require you to practice patience.
1436069
The tool will work, but it won't have half as much power as it should. The tool will require more cfm.
1455433
I have one of those Porter Cable compressors I got for a brad nailer, and the Critter works fine with it. You won't need anything like 90 PSI, either. If you use too much pressure, the spray will be very dry and dusty.
1294335
I have seen simular issues with my pancake compressor, 120psi is about were its set. I bought this just to shoot my 2" nails so that's all I use it for, I would say 20 percent don't set the head deep enough, but it could be the profile also. I use a spring punch from a paint supply shop and it works wonders ! Good luck hope this helps??
823615
JD, I am not an expert on this matter. However, my experience with the tool is that I have used it on as small a unit as 3 gallon tank. Further, I would think the issue is better defined as efficiency, e.g., does your compressor have at least a 100lb capacity, and whether or not the 2 gallon tank will cause occasional delay while it builds pressure again. Sorry I can not be more definitive.
1658176
Any air compressor that will provide 100 PSI will work. The Porter Cable 'paddy pan' compressors, commonly carried in Home Depot & other big box stores are portable & reasonably priced.
1668982
It will but the compressor is gonna run a lot and get real hot. This will introduce water into the air stream so if you don't mind overworking your pancake compressor you better add a water separator.
1652391
I have one and I have a 3hp twin cylinder 60 gallon 145 psi compressor and I could usually get 2 tires off before the compressor would kick on. Any impact wrench you get will need more volume than 3.5 gallons although you only need around 90 psi to make this one work good.
1376252
130-150psi... below that, most 120psi compressors would pop it and it wouldn't be useful.
338649
Brand doesn't matter, as long as your compressor uses 1/4" NPT connections, this will probably work.
910941
Dear friend, I believe it is a compressor 3 to 6 AMPS, This is a cut in pressure switch operating On when pressure drops below 90 psi to 100 psi it cuts in and over 120- it cuts offif it is in the above range and single phase you can use on your present compressoe _
1226538
You need a compressor that provides 80 - 100 psi. I would recommend a Porter Cable pancake compressor or something similar.
785828
I have used many different size compressors with this hopper and made it work properly. You can adjust material flow to match air flow.... the bigger the compressor the faster the material can be applied....smallest was a good pancake compressor and largest was my portable 6 HP on wheels with same results
588532
No I do not have an answer without more info, or a more specific identification of the compressor. The model number provided didn't match any current products I could find.
665024
Almost any size will work, I use a High-output oil-free pump delivers 2.8 CFM @ 90 PSI and 150 PSI max operating pressure like this model BOSTITCH CAP1512-OF 1.2 Gallon Oil-Free High-Output Trim Compressor. The larger the better but this works for field use.
1114446
I believe you could safely use the 20 amp rated sq D pressure switches, I am currently using one on 2 different compressors 1 is a 30 amp 240 vac 20 cfm unit the other is a 25 amp 240 vac 14 cfm unit. I think the worst that would happen you will burn the points out sooner (the origonials went 20 years and 11 years respectively).
440980
it runs a pneumatic hammer just fine, but not a cut off tool. impact wrench will work fine as well. it will have to run frequently as the reserve capacity is small for the twin tanks. just pay attention to the scfm @90psi for this compressor (4.3) vs. the tool you want to use. it will run every tool for a short time, but then there will be a long down time for the compressor to catch up.
1668983
I don't see why it wouldn't. If the compressor produces at least 90-120 psi, it should work just fine