Air Compressor for Impact Gun
#1
Air Compressor for Impact Gun
I purchased an Ingersol Rand Impact gun on ebay but unfortunately my 2 gallon air compressor couldnt even come close to getting some lug nuts off....
I sold the compressor on ebay (ups destroyed it in shipping but thats a different story) in hopes of getting a bigger one...
I went to sears, and they have a 7 gallon one for 160, but their chart says for a 1/2" impact you need at least 17 gallons...
Is this true? I wasn't planning on spending 300+ bucks on a new compressor!
I sold the compressor on ebay (ups destroyed it in shipping but thats a different story) in hopes of getting a bigger one...
I went to sears, and they have a 7 gallon one for 160, but their chart says for a 1/2" impact you need at least 17 gallons...
Is this true? I wasn't planning on spending 300+ bucks on a new compressor!
#2
This tank is a little small but it will work. You will have to put up with the motor cranking up after two wheels. The smaller tanks just cant hold the amount of volume needed to turn an impact. If you can sqeeze another $100 out, they also have a 26 gallon that has served me very well.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00916737000P
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00916737000P
#3
I agree - it will work but just give it some time after the two wheel. If it's an oil-less design, don't run it non-stop or it could burn out like mine did. I ended up having to bite the bullet and by a Oil Lubed with flywheel design ($440.00) Campbell Hausfeld.
#4
I just picked up the oil 7gallon compressor from sears.. they had a sale for 159.99 and i had a 5 dollar coupon lol --> http://f.chtah.com/i/5/1194872179/SC_EAQ_053109.pdf
Anyway I tried it with my IR impact gun, and again... no dice
can't even get a single lugnut loose. It seems like it is trying, but it can't even turn a lugnut.
It spins pretty fast when not attached to anything.
Since I got the impact gun off ebay, you think the gun is broken or the compressor is not enough?
Anyway I tried it with my IR impact gun, and again... no dice
can't even get a single lugnut loose. It seems like it is trying, but it can't even turn a lugnut.
It spins pretty fast when not attached to anything.
Since I got the impact gun off ebay, you think the gun is broken or the compressor is not enough?
#6
Another thing is the hose. The gun may say 3/8" minimum for hose and fittings, make sure you meet the minimums.
#13
Anyway, if you really want air tools, a Craftsman 33gal is about $300 and has adequate capacity to run an impact wrench. Get yourself a good quality impact wrench, like an IR or a Nitrocat, don't waste money and time on air tools from Harbor Freight.
#14
If your getting an air compressor only go with a model with the Campbell Hausfeld Cast Iron Pump belt drive pump....these pumps come on other brands too like some PORTER CABLE, FARM HAND, HUSKY (Home Depot). The VT series is the one you want.
#15
I initially got it for doing hardwood floors in the house but I've used it with an impact and air hammer without issue.
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#17
I bought a Craftsman Professional 60 gallon 3 years ago...I should have bought it 15 years ago. It will run anything I throw at it. I have 2 NitroCat impact wrenches, a compact, and a full size (in case you want to snap any bolts)! I've also got a NitroCat 3/8" air ratchet, a Craftsman 1/4" air ratchet, and.....drum roll please...a Craftsman air hammer, NO COMPRESSOR OWNER SHOULD BE WITHOUT ONE OF THESE! I do 85% of my own automotive work, and also oil changes/struts/brakes/end links/etc...for co-workers.
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