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Need a new air compressor for the house, twist involved!
Posted on 8/7/24 at 9:30 am
Posted on 8/7/24 at 9:30 am
Howdy all,
I currently have a Husky 20 gallon 2hp air compressor its around 10-12 years old and the motor is on its last legs (more on this).
I want to get a replacement air compressor, but want to avoid some issues my current one has.
My shop only has a 15amp breaker. I have to roll the 20 gallon compressor out of the shop and closer to the breaker to get it to fill the tank. Because of this, the motor has about crapped out and is a huge pain.
I want to replace it with a much lower drap amperage compressor.
The Husky is rated for 15 amps. This California Air Tools compressor only draws 8.5 amps.
Does anybody has any reccomendations on low amp draw compressors? Does anybody have a lead on low draw compressors with a larger tank?
All I currently do is fill car/truck tires, blow off tools before putting them up, and blowing up kids pools and toys.
Finally, running a new 20a outlet or 220v line might be a last option.
I currently have a Husky 20 gallon 2hp air compressor its around 10-12 years old and the motor is on its last legs (more on this).
I want to get a replacement air compressor, but want to avoid some issues my current one has.
My shop only has a 15amp breaker. I have to roll the 20 gallon compressor out of the shop and closer to the breaker to get it to fill the tank. Because of this, the motor has about crapped out and is a huge pain.
I want to replace it with a much lower drap amperage compressor.
The Husky is rated for 15 amps. This California Air Tools compressor only draws 8.5 amps.
Does anybody has any reccomendations on low amp draw compressors? Does anybody have a lead on low draw compressors with a larger tank?
All I currently do is fill car/truck tires, blow off tools before putting them up, and blowing up kids pools and toys.
Finally, running a new 20a outlet or 220v line might be a last option.
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Posted on 8/7/24 at 10:24 am to Ice Cream Sammich
I have this one as my mobile compressor. It is super quiet and but peak draw is 13A.
Do you run your compressor on an extension cord by chance?
Alternatively, if all you're doing is light work, why not get a pancake or dual tank compressor like this one Kobalt Quiet Tech? I would think that a small compressor would do everything you're wanting to do.
Do you run your compressor on an extension cord by chance?
Alternatively, if all you're doing is light work, why not get a pancake or dual tank compressor like this one Kobalt Quiet Tech? I would think that a small compressor would do everything you're wanting to do.
Posted on 8/7/24 at 10:49 am to WhiskeyThrottle
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Do you run your compressor on an extension cord by chance?
No extension cord.
I can 100% get away with a small pancake, but those inflatable pools take forever.
I am honestly looking at the logistics of just running a dedicated 20a outlet now.
Posted on 8/7/24 at 11:04 am to Ice Cream Sammich
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I can 100% get away with a small pancake, but those inflatable pools take forever.
Found the problem. Use an inflator for anything under 4PSI. 100x faster.
I recommend Bravo for Boston valves but if you have one you have to jab in, get the cheap Intex inflator as the Bravo will overheat rather quickly.
This post was edited on 8/7/24 at 11:06 am
Posted on 8/7/24 at 11:11 am to Ice Cream Sammich
quote:
All I currently do is fill car/truck tires, blow off tools before putting them up, and blowing up kids pools and toys.
If this is all you do then look at a Makita MAC5200. Very reliable and heavy-duty for an around-the-home compressor, 6.5 CFM @ 90 psi means very fast recovery rate. I own a small CAT compressor and while I love how quiet it is, it runs a long time to recover pressure and so I only use it for very specific jobs and situations. My Makita lives in a storage closet in my carport plugged into a 20A outlet, the on-board hose hooks and storage compartment for the air chuck, air blower, and a tire gauge makes it really convenient and I can close the door to muffle the sound.
Posted on 8/7/24 at 5:44 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
quote:
The Husky is rated for 15 amps. This California Air Tools compressor only draws 8.5 amps.
Does anybody has any reccomendations on low amp draw compressors? Does anybody have a lead on low draw compressors with a larger tank?
amp draw has nothing to do with tank. It's the motor. A 2HP motor running on 110v is going to always be close to 15 FLA.
1.5HP and 2.0HP makes a big difference at 110V and a 15amp breaker. Find something 1.5HP or below.
If you're going to use an extension cord, makes sure it's properly sized and as short as needed.
There's a 20 gallon 1.3hp Husky unit available from HD. That would work just fine. 1.3, 1.5, 2.0, none of them are giving you enough air to do much
quote:
All I currently do is fill car/truck tires, blow off tools before putting them up, and blowing up kids pools and toys.
Then spend as little as possible. You barely even need an air compressor.
The difference between a $300 20 gallon Husky and a $70 6 gallon pancake Husky compressor for what you're using it for is pretty negligible as far as practical air use.
Posted on 8/7/24 at 7:59 pm to TeddyPadillac
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amp draw has nothing to do with tank. It's the motor.
I am well aware of this. That is why I said low draw compressor.
It appears that the 8 gallon California Air is the best option.
Running romex for a 20a breaker will cost $200 and the compressor will be an additional $200 over the smaller CA unit.
Posted on 8/7/24 at 8:42 pm to TeddyPadillac
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Then spend as little as possible. You barely even need an air compressor.
this. You literally could buy anything in your amp range and it would work. But quiet is always nice.
I have a cheap pancake with a 6gal tank that just won't die. No issues with ever tripping any breaker. Loud AF though. Bought it so I wouldn't have to lug my oiled makita around. Its nice and quiet but heavy AF.
Posted on 8/7/24 at 9:33 pm to Dallaswho
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Found the problem. Use an inflator for anything under 4PSI. 100x faster.
Agreed. For filling up a pool, you need and air pump, not an air compressor.
Posted on 8/8/24 at 9:43 am to Ice Cream Sammich
What I look for in an air compressor is a belt drive unit. The direct drive setups are disposable junk for the most part. Get a 30 gallon on wheels with belt drive and you can do almost anything with it.
Tractor Supply DeWalt
I've had the 30 gallon DeWalt now for about 6 years and no issues. It can be ran in 220v configuration. Maybe you can change your wiring to take it 220v so that you have less startup issues? It does have 2 capacitors which I think helps with startup
I also have a 60 gallon Husky in my other shop going on 15-20 years or so with 0 issues
I've burned about two direct drives in the past without much effort
ETA to mention wiring for your amp draw issue
Tractor Supply DeWalt
I've had the 30 gallon DeWalt now for about 6 years and no issues. It can be ran in 220v configuration. Maybe you can change your wiring to take it 220v so that you have less startup issues? It does have 2 capacitors which I think helps with startup
I also have a 60 gallon Husky in my other shop going on 15-20 years or so with 0 issues
I've burned about two direct drives in the past without much effort
ETA to mention wiring for your amp draw issue
This post was edited on 8/8/24 at 9:49 am
Posted on 8/8/24 at 9:45 am to Ice Cream Sammich
Couldnt you just swap the 15amp breaker with a 20 ?
Posted on 8/8/24 at 9:50 am to LordSnow
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Couldnt you just swap the 15amp breaker with a 20 ?
Depends on what wiring he has
The breaker protects the wire. Don't want to put a 20amp breaker on a 14 gauge wired circuit intended for 15 amps...
Posted on 8/8/24 at 9:52 am to LordSnow
If only your compressor is on this circuit, I'd consider changing it over to 220v
This post was edited on 8/8/24 at 9:57 am
Posted on 8/8/24 at 10:01 am to Ice Cream Sammich
You could also get a gas compressor.
But yeah you really don't need a large compressor for any of that OP. Nothing has a high CFM requirement or a lot of air.
As said, you can get a cheap inflator for $50 to blow up pools
But yeah you really don't need a large compressor for any of that OP. Nothing has a high CFM requirement or a lot of air.
As said, you can get a cheap inflator for $50 to blow up pools
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