Air compressor Tank size vs cfm

[Mike@ShineStruck]

Ok lets say tornador black uses 5cfm @90psi
Which air compressor will work better?

20gallon with 5.2cfm @90psi
10 gallon with 11cfm @90 psi
10gallon with 16.5cfm @90psi

[FrankS]

The 20 gallon AC will work and will give you more time for running the Tornador since it has a bigger tank.

[LSNAutoDetailing]

20gallon with 5.2cfm @90psi

I have 8 Gal, 4 SCFM @ 125psi 1.5 HP

[Crispy]

I think the tornado is 9 cfm not 4.5. I have a pancake compressor that's very small and rated at 4.5 cfm. It only runs the tornado for few minutes.

[FUNX650]

Ok lets say tornador black uses 5cfm @90psi
Which air compressor will work better?

20gallon with 5.2cfm @90psi
10 gallon with 11cfm @90 psi
10gallon with 16.5cfm @90psi
In order to upgrade to tools requiring more
CFMs than the Tornado Black...I'll suggest
going with the 16.5 CFMs @90psi compressor.


Just to note:
I've never seen a compressor that puts out
16.5 CFMs @90psi coupled to a 10gal. tank.
That'd be an oddity, IMO.


Bob

[Mike@ShineStruck]

In order to upgrade to tools requiring more
CFMs than the Tornado Black...I'll suggest
going with the 16.5 CFMs @90psi compressor.


Just to note:
I've never seen a compressor that puts out
16.5 CFMs @90psi coupled to a 10gal. tank.
That'd be an oddity, IMO.


Bob

It's gassed powered with 9hp Suburu engine
Twon tank Wheel barrow layout
They have another version in 25gallon hotdog layout, bit too tall for my Kia rio

[215Detailing]

I'm on the fence of wanting to purchase a TORNADOR BLACK and a new compressor, thinking hard on a CALIFORNIA TOOL air compressor.
What would be the bare minimum unit to purchase to operate a TORNADOR BLACK for a mobile setup?
California Air Tools (http://www.californiaairtools.com/?gclid=COqq3aLKrtICFU6BswodUjsLQA)

[Mantilgh]

You need one of their 2hp ones to be efficient. That or you'll have to set it down and wait a lot and have a compressor running constantly in the background.

The bigger the tank the better, plus higher cfms of course.

The problem with the bigger compressors is the draw on the power system that you have access to.

[215Detailing]

thanks I had this model in mind
California Air Tools - The Largest Manufacture of Ultra Quiet, Oil-Free & Lightweight Air Compressors - CAT-15020C (http://www.californiaairtools.com/ultra-quiet-oil-free-air-compressors/2-0-hp-air-compressors/cat-15020c/)
or would consider a upright model: https://www.amazon.com/California-Air-Tools-10020C-Compressor/dp/B0188XBTLY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1488141965&sr=8-2&keywords=CALIFORNIA+AIR+TOOLS+15020C

[215Detailing]

my next choice would be a ROLAIR AIR COMPRESSOR, https://www.rolair.com/products/air-compressors/hand-carry

[2black1s]

CFM @ PSI is the most meaningful specification when comparing an air compressor's performance output. The higher the better for both.

You need to know the consumption requirements for whatever tool you are using and then select a compressor that will meet or exceed those consumption requirements.

If the compressor head doesn't have the CFM/PSI output required to run your tool, the tank size is irrelevant except for the relatively short initial period of time it takes to deplete the pressure from the tank.

Use the CFM and Pressure rating outputs as your basis for comparison; with the knowledge of your tool's requirements.