NSRhunter Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Hi all I recently acquired a cp9361 Chicago Air Scribe but I don't know what compressor I am supposed to get for it. Any suggestions or tips would be much appreciated.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Siphuncle Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 i've been using a 5 hp, 20 gallon, 125 psi craftsman for 15 yrs. i change the oil annually, and squirt a few drops of sewing machine oil in the scribe hose quick disconnect fitting about every 8 hours. still going strong... the compressor, that is...as it has outlasted 3 scribes. look at flow rating of all tools you think you might want to run in the next 10 years, and buy a compressor that can keep up with the most flow-hungry tool. it's hard to buy too much compressor...i'd rather have too much capacity than too little. 1 Grüße, Daniel A. Wöhr aus Südtexas "To the motivated go the spoils." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSRhunter Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 Ok thanks for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolmt Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I run a 2 HP oil less Dewalt that I am quite pleased with, cost about $400. Previously had a smaller 1.5 HP Porter unit with 6 gallon tank that really had a hard time keeping up. Porter Compressor could handle the flow but was always running which caused it to run hot and it was very noisey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trilobite nut Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) I run a 30 gallon dewalt and it has no issues keeping up. Keep in mind when looking for a compressor that anything over 30 gallon doesnot have a power cord sold with it. It has to be wired into your fuse box with its own circuit and plug like a dryer uses. Then a cord and plug must be wired into the compressor. This has to be done by a licenced electrician otherwise you void the warranty and if it causes a house fire, your insurance won't cover you without proof of who did the work. My compressor cost $499 (canadian) at Lowes. Edited January 18, 2014 by trilobite nut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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