Selecting an Air Compressor?
Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 2:35 am
Hello all. Looking to give a go at pressure casting, but have a question how large a compressor I need to select. It is looking to be the largest cost I'm going to have to deal with. I hear people saying they got 2.5 or 3 hp compressor, but those are looking to be several hundred dollars.
How small a compressor can I get away with and is there any real advantage of getting a larger one?
Also, will getting an oil lubricated compressor effect the silicon/resin? Will I need to make sure there is a filter in the line?
How small a compressor can I get away with and is there any real advantage of getting a larger one?
Also, will getting an oil lubricated compressor effect the silicon/resin? Will I need to make sure there is a filter in the line?