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Bob Dog · 11-27-2009, 11:41 AM

The compressors generally have charts on them indicating what they will power. Delivery capacity of the compresser in cfm (cubic feet per minute)> consumption of the tool in cfm is the key. The size of the tank indicates how much air you have in reserve, so the compressor is not cutting on all the time, trying to keep up with your tool usage.

11-27-2009, 11:41 AM	#1
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	The compressors generally have charts on them indicating what they will power. Delivery capacity of the compresser in cfm (cubic feet per minute)> consumption of the tool in cfm is the key. The size of the tank indicates how much air you have in reserve, so the compressor is not cutting on all the time, trying to keep up with your tool usage. Last edited by Bob Dog; 11-27-2009 at 12:34 PM.

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