What size air compressor?

Question

Ive got a 3/8 air ratchet and an impact driver. I only use them in my garage occasionally. What size compressor do I need to run these? The compressor I have is just a pancake unit and it dont cut it.

Answer 1

Minimum 5 gallon tank and 80 PSI max pressure. The higher the better, if you can afford a 10 gallon tank and 150 PSI max, better yet.

I have a Campbell-Hausfield OILLESS that is over 25 years old, still runs as good as the day I bought it. I'd buy another, and recommend a C/H.

Always decompress the tank and let the water drain out after every use and yours will last 25 years too.

Answer 2

i run a 3/8 ratchet and an air impact gun from a 2.5hp 25 liter compressor and it works just fine. A 50liter one however would not need to turn back on as often as mine does however.

Air pressure is just fine from mine i get 116psi.

http://www.wolf-online.co.uk/product.asp...

Thats what i use.