unless it's really impossible, you should consider getting 220 to where your
tools are - with 220 wire sizes are smaller, the load is better balanced,
and you can get more HP when you need it. I do my own wiring, but unless
the run is long (or you live where you just don't have 220) it should not be
expensive to get 220 to your shop/garage - code permits it everywhere I've
heard of, and if you do some prework even a real electrician should only
charge for an hour or two of work
"Bruce Ferguson" wrote in message
...
Sept. 2006 American Woodworker has an article on choosing compact
compressors and an article on plumbing your shop with hoses. I have been
looking also and maybe one day I will get one. I have found that up to 26
to 30 gallon tanks are 110 VAC and above that is 220VAC. Now my shop
doesn't have 220 and I don't see it in the future. I too have been
looking at Lowes and Home Depot. I will keep in mind the 6-8 CMF at 90
PSI. Good info from everyone, thanks

Bruce

Teejay wrote:
I'm looking for a compressor for my shop--mostly to move dust around and
clean up but also to nail & brad a few small projects--nothing like
framing or roofing.

Anyone have any suggestions? How are these Kobalt compressors Lowe's
sells? Since this is probably a one time purchase I'm less concerned with
money (up to maybe $300) than reliability.

Thanks,

Tom in Howell, NJ



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