J-C Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 I have access to this compressor and im wondering if it can be used effectively with a small spray gun like the Badger 400, or something similar (like one of these)? By looking at the specs it seems enough but what the pros are thinking about it? Thanks! JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Luthier Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 5436 would work best with that compressor. I have a similar setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 This may be best suited in the finish area, which probably also have several "what compressor and what gun should i buy threads" not trying to be mean or anything, i honestly don't know either, i'm looking for a compressor aswell and touch up gun aswell. Would any of the more experienced painters care to point out what to look for in compressors... size (gallons), hp, oil or oiless, cfm, psi, brands, recommended models? Although i know guns has already been talked about quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Luthier Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Would any of the more experienced painters care to point out what to look for in compressors... size (gallons), hp, oil or oiless, cfm, psi, brands, recommended models? Biggest you can afford if you're using it for a gun. Oilfilled, the ones that typically look like they have an engine on top of the tank, are quieter, and I think tend to be more powerful and last longer, but they are pricier. Also, belt drive is quieter then direct drive: With belt drive the motor turns slower by driving the pump with a belt, and the motor needs to turn alot faster to drive it directly. Direct drive kinda scream. With CFM, you need to match that with your gun. If you want to use a gun that requires 6CFM, you should get a compressor that can put out at least 6CFM. If you go smaller with your compressor, like I do for instance, I use a gravity feed that requires around 6.5CFM with a compressor that can put out around 3.7CFM, your compressor will kick in alot more often, and have a shorter life. I'm not sure if HP matters as much, it's mostly CFM and Gallonage. Another thing, I've heard that CFM is not that same as SCFM. SCFM is supposed to be a more correct, but smaller number, so companies sometimes list in CFM instead of SCFM, but I might be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 (edited) the compressor i'm looking at http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortments/pro...D=1096429588631 is listed in scfm (keep in mind that's in CDN $), but i have no idea what the difference is Edited September 29, 2004 by krazyderek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 I will suggest a gravity feed gun though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Luthier Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 the compressor i'm looking at http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortments/pro...D=1096429588631 is listed in scfm (keep in mind that's in CDN $), but i have no idea what the difference is That seems pretty good. Not as big as the one I was looking at but never got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-C Posted October 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2004 Thanks all for your answers. 5436 would work best with that compressor OK but the 5436 is just 8oz. Is it enough to spray a body or you have to fill it halfway through (which is something i would like to avoid)? This may be best suited in the finish area Yeah i thought about it but since its about tools more than how to do a finish i posted it here i've heard that CFM is not that same as SCFM At first, I thought it was the same thing so i did a little search. And Lex you were right: http://www.pyebarker.com/TechTips/techtip2.htm JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted October 3, 2004 Report Share Posted October 3, 2004 ahhh, very cool.... so the scfm is the minimum it will put out in worst case scenario... good to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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