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BLASTING CONFUSION

Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 3:24 pm
by DMI
I cannot get my head around the whole blasting setup thing, cfm,psi,tank size, nozzle, media etc etc. The more I read the more confusing it gets.

This is the compressor I'm looking at:

http://deniswilsonofglenavy.co.uk/inger ... 14863.html

From what I can understand this is underpowered but will do the job if slowly.

The way to get the media into the hose? Syphon, Pot or what.

It will be a DIY cabinet so some idea of size would be appreciated.

This has got me stumped and it is driving me NUTS

Re: BLASTING CONFUSION

Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 3:30 pm
by caskwith
This is the compressor I have, it will serve very nicely. It's the biggest single phase compressor I could find that was also affordable and has served me very well for a couple of years now. When blasting at full tilt it will be running almost constantly but it has plenty of oomph to keep up.

http://www.thoritedirect.co.uk/products ... tres_4_hp/

Re: BLASTING CONFUSION

Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 5:18 pm
by sandahlpipe
A two stage will give you more possibilities than a single stage. You may be able to make this one work, but it is going to wear down your unit quicker than if you have more power than you need. I bought a belaure 218V and have been very pleased with it. I shouldn't ever need to replace it.


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