>I am comparison shoping for my first air compressor. Have read all the >archives related to this - and believe I need one with 5-6 cfm at 90psi and >a 20+ gal tank. Plan to use initially for blowing out and driving pins with >air hammer. Dave I bought a Campbell Hauserman a few years ago from Home Depot. It is belt driven, has a 60 gal tank and a cast iron oil lubed pump. The tank is vertical so it takes up about as much floor space as a portable compressor. And having a 60 gal tank means that it doesn't run as often. I installed mine in my garage and ran black pipe to my shop. While it is quieter than a lot of compressors, I didn't want the added noise in my shop. Don't know if this is an option for you. As far as noise goes, it is about 90dB at 5 feet or about as noisey as my lawn mower. In side my house, it is hard to tell that it is running. When I was looking at them, I was advised to get one that has a cast iron pump as they last longer under heavy use. FWIW. Ned Swift Lowell, MI _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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