Small air compressor

[Kengo123]

Hey guys, I'm looking for an air compressor that is small enough to fit in a Honda civic, and sufficient enough for blowing out mf pads as well as air purging interiors/cracks/crevices

I'm looking at this one on Craigslist
A kobalt 1.5 hp 3 gallon unit, idk the cfm

Do you think something this size is sufficient enough for my needs? I do use a lot of air blowing out interiors at work with a 26 gallon 5hp unit

Thanks
Ken

[Evan.J]

This is what I use and its perfect for me.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee289/thoryamaha919/IMG_2504_zps33e0b49a.jpg (http://s232.photobucket.com/user/thoryamaha919/media/IMG_2504_zps33e0b49a.jpg.html)

[Kengo123]

That's pretty sweet man! How long can you have the trigger on an air gun held for before it becomes insufficient?

[Evan.J]

That's pretty sweet man! How long can you have the trigger on an air gun held for before it becomes insufficient?

I have found short bursts work the best but I can blow out a pad completely and be fine.

[Challynger]

I bought a small compressor from Harbor Freight. I would recommend NOT buying a small compressor from Harbor Freight.

[SR99]

You can't go wrong with a Thomas. See if you can find a used one, since they're a bit pricey new but they're built like a tank.

No matter what you go with in a portable one, you're going to be disappointed compared to the big 26 gal 5HP unit you're used to. If you want a fairly quiet one, that adds to the price. For your air gun use, you might try for a 3 gallon capacity to stretch the ON time, but much bigger than that and it's not all that portable.

[Pureshine]

I bought a small compressor from Harbor Freight. I would recommend NOT buying a small compressor from Harbor Freight.

I have the small one from Harbor Freight for 3 years never a problem with it ever and you can buy a 2 year replacement warranty for $10. If its on sale its only $40.

[jfelbab]

I've gone through 4-5 small compressors. Both oil and oil-less. I am now using a Makita MAC700 Big-Bore and couldn't be happier with it's air flow and performance. It is also extremely quiet. I'd buy another in a minute.http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61x8JKv2ezS._SL1000_.jpg

[SR99]

I've gone through 4-5 small compressors. Both oil and oil-less. I am now using a Makita MAC700 Big-Bore and couldn't be happier with it's air flow and performance. It is also extremely quiet. I'd buy another in a minute.

Good call and that does look like a pretty good package for the ~$200 price, widely available from several sources, and gets good reviews (over 300 5-star reviews on Amazon). If I didn't already have a compressor in this size category I'd definitely consider it. I guess the question is whether (at 60 lbs) it's too heavy for the OP to still consider it portable (which can depend on age and other factors).

[Kengo123]

60 lbs is about right where I'd expect my air compressor to weigh

I'm now looking at this one

2 Horsepower, 4 gal., 125 PSI Twin Tank Air Compressor (http://www.harborfreight.com/2-horsepower-4-gal-125-psi-twin-tank-air-compressor-60567.html)

What do you guys think?