See, I've read somewhere on here, during my research, that a few have used it with a small compressor with no issues. Now, I know that I won't be able to hold it open forever, but that's OK. I'll take breaks. Maybe I'll invest in a larger 15 gallon or so compressor eventually.
Even our 21 gallon compressor runs constantly with the tornador... a pancake unit would not be advised.
I have a 4 cfm, and asked Tornador Support if that was sufficient, here is there answer:
Interesting. I enjoy researching this stuff way too much! Although it will be used for business, I almost feel slightly bad about spending so much money on all of these tools because I also enjoy it so much, like a hobby! Haha!
Will most outlets have enough juice to safely run an air compressor and a shop vac? I ask because I really would love to try the Tornador vacuum and the Black! I'm quite good with a normal vacuum but I know that most times there are still very fine particles left behind. My issues with just using the Black after a thorough vacuum is that I keep thinking, "where would all the left over particles go since there is no suction?"
On the air compressor side, I found a Harbor Freight, the store everyone loves to hate, 10 Gallon 5.2 CFM at 90PSI air compressor for really cheap! Plus, they are having a big sale tomorrow. I am tempted to go pick up one! Worth a shot?
Yeah, it's worth. Shot lol
Again, my concern would be that you won't be able to run
The air compressor and shop/vac at the same time, which is what the velocity vac requires
Solutions are possibly to run them off of 2 service outlets(may or may not work and still pop breaker)
Buy a generator to run shop vac and run air compressor off customers electric
Buy gas powered air compressor
Run shop vac off customers electric
Yeah, it's worth. Shot lol
Again, my concern would be that you won't be able to run
The air compressor and shop/vac at the same time, which is what the velocity vac requires
Solutions are possibly to run them off of 2 service outlets(may or may not work and still pop breaker)
Buy a generator to run shop vac and run air compressor off customers electric
Buy gas powered air compressor
Run shop vac off customers electric
Yeah, I may skip the tornador vacuum.
I found two great compressors on my local Craigslist.
1. Sanborn 13 gal. 6.7 cfm at 90 psi 3.5 HP oil asking $75
2. Porter Cable 15 gal. 5.7 cfm at 90 psi 4.5 HP oil-less asking $150
I'm leaning heavy towards the Sanborn. Sounds like a great deal! What do you guys think?
Hello Stealth, I owned both the Tornador Black & the Velocity Vac Attachment, so i would be able to share some of my experiences and feedback on the product.
I ordered them both to clean my personal vehicle, and was "extremely thrilled" to try out the new toy. To all fairness, i have to admit that i love the concept of both; it does a great job in cleaning the interior. But, after 5 or probably not even more than 10 minutes of attaching the Velocity Vac Attachment, the rotary bearing of the Tornador Black just stop spinning freely. I think clogged dirt from the vacuum may prevent the bearing to rotate freely, which deemed the Tornador Black useless.
I called Dennis @Tornador to seek for possible cause & remedy for my problem. No matter how much i tried (WD 40, Pneumatic Lube), the Tornador will just refuse to ever work properly again. Moreover, my phone call back to his MOBILE with voicemail never got responded.
All in all, I paid for more than CDN$300 - only able to use the Tornador Black (like 1.5hrs) and the Velocity Vac (5-10mins) on an already CLEANSED & DETAILED vehicle.
That is all you got from me. Again, i suggest you just get the Tornador Black & Air Compressor with a big tank
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