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On 30/10/2020 10:42, Jim Wilkins wrote:
"Snag" wrote in message ...

On 10/28/2020 5:35 AM, Jim Wilkins wrote:
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My 1/2 HP air compressor couldn't keep up with a 30A plasma cutter.

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Â* I think my 60 gal/6hp unit might be able to keep up with the duty
cycle on this one . ...
Snag

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Yep, it should be enough. I don't even turn on my newer 60 gal one for
small jobs like sandblasting rust spots, the air in the tank is plenty.

My 40A plasma cutter runs fine on my 2hp compressor.