Which air compressor

[spv]

Hi everyone,

Sorry for another which aircompressor thread but I would appreciate your views on which of the below aircompressors would be better for general use along with some automotive spray painting.

Also any info on quality or where they are made?

http://www.tapltd.co.uk/index.php?a...AB50/360&sid=8480z4b24g4j27s06m7234p268pxo9r5

http://www.abac-support.co.uk/individualmodels/Beltdrive/0028KV504, B312_60P.htm

 

[Mikey D]

Hi , ive some experience of the abac units ,not had any trouble with the ten or so units ive fitted. Made in italy as are most compressors of that size .
they look pretty similar those two models both got cast iron cylinders which is good .
cheers mike

 

[spv]

Thanks Mike.

Do you know if these would work of a standard home 13amp power socket supply?

 

[Mikey D]

yea should be fine both have 2.2 kw motors .
cheers mike

 

[irondarren]

I always found running a 2.2kw compressor from a 13 amp plug wasn't so clever. It has a tendancy to pop fuses on a regular basis. 2.2kw running power equates to around 7kw draw for a split second. More ideal if you can run it on a 16amp or 32amp dedicated plug.

 

[jaykay]

yep,get a box of fuses with it,pop regularly.more so in cold weather.
i warm mine up for 5 mins with a hot air gun, now.