<VV> Little Corvair- Compressors again

[Harry Yarnell]

ALWAYS buy the maximum you can afford, with the largest capacity (pressure 
and volume).
If you're going to paint (other than water base), you'll need a dryer. 
You'll need a dryer for any air tools you expect to run.
A 220 unit is the only way to go (vs 110).

harry yarnell
perryman garage and orphanage
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stephen Upham" <contactsmu at sbcglobal.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 1:14 PM
Subject: <VV> Little Corvair- Compressors again


> Well,
> My nasal surgery was a success and I'm sufficiently on the mend,  school 
> is out, and I going to get started on putting the 110 back  together 
> again.  In order to do that properly, I need to clean,  clean, clean.  I 
> will also need an air compressor to blow dry the  parts in the preparation 
> process.
>
> My choices are:
> A Kobalt 30 Gal. that runs 5.3 CFM @ 90 psi, 6.2 CFM @ 40 psi, has  1.6 
> running hp, 155 max psi, and uses 120v  $379 (portable)
> A Kobalt 60 gal. that runs 11.5 cfm @ 90 psi, 13.4 cfm @ 40 psi, has  3.7 
> running hp, 155 max psi, but uses 220v and would require that I  spend 
> extra on adding a 220 outlet in the garage. $399 (stationary)
>
> Can purchase with a 10% discount and 6 mos. to pay, no interest,  three 
> year warranty
>
> An Industrial Air 30 gal. that runs 5.7 cfm @ 90 psi, 7.0 cfm @ 40  psi, 
> has 1.8 running hp, 155 max psi, and uses 120v $399 (portable)
> An Industrial Air 60 gal, that runs 11.2 cfm @ 90 psi, 11.2 cfm @ 40  psi, 
> has 3.6 running hp, 155 max psi, and uses 220v  $439 (stationary)
>
> Can purchase with a 10% discount and 1 year to pay, no interest, two  year 
> warranty
>
>
> I'm a teacher, but I do whatever work on my cars that I can  reasonably 
> handle.  As an example, I'm reassembling my engine on the  Monza by 
> myself.  I'm no mechanic by any means, but I don't shy from  a challenge 
> (probably should sometimes - ggg).  I will use the  compressor for some 
> impact wrench work, painting around the house  (like THE house and 
> possibly the car), some light construction work,  etc.
>
> Will I be able to run hoses long enough to get to every part of the  house 
> (as in the painting project), it seems like the doubling of  capacity for 
> an extra $20-$100 (if you include the cost of installing  the outlet) for 
> the larger compressor is a no brainer (or am I  missing something as 
> regards what I will be using it for),  differences in quality and 
> durability of the two brands considered,  and what am I over looking?
>
> Please reply off line.
>
> Stephen Upham
>
>
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