Compressor Shopping

Using two compressors can be effective - but they may need to be wired on separate eclectric circuits.

A workaround in some applications can be to just add an auxilliary storage tank.

The extra capacity can effectively run high consumption tools, on an intermittant duty cycle.

 

I have seen that work quite well...

 

Price is right, but it's probably an oilless compressor like you have.

 

It just makes everything happen in slow motion. Takes longer to drain/kick the compressor on, but it also takes longer to fill back up.

 

Consider getting a second similar compressor to what you already have. You can easily rig a simple manifold to combine the output hoses of each to a common hose.
I have a sandblaster that my 80 gallon Ingersol will run with a small nozzle, but I can combine two other smaller compressors to run a larger nozzle for production work.
Just an option when you need more pressure/cfm.
-Donny

 

Precisely.
I have even plumbed up large propane tanks. (Use a dash of bleach to kill the smell!)

 

Manifold = T-fitting.
Simple plumbing parts, with some standard air couplers.

 

What are the CFM specs? Are they electric start?