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[toryman76]

hey all

i know ive posted about air compressors before as to what to look for when buying one for the purpose of spraying and general use. i have had a look around at a few tool shops and although its expensive i havent found much better then the McMillan AF-16. It has a Free Air Delivery of 12.3cfm (348L/min), 58L tank, ABAC pump, TECO motor. These are built in Australia. Cheapest ive seen it for is $930 or there abouts...

Have also considered a Renegade, but i cant seem to find any information on them being sold in Victoria (just googled for it). Does anyone know of anywhere that sells them?

Renegade Link

Have thought about a Peerless too, but they seem to be even more expensive then the McMillan. I wasnt anticipating spending so much (always the case...).

Any advice and help would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers toryman76

Edited by toryman76, 02 December 2007 - 10:29 PM.

[toryman76]

anyone have any advice to add?

[toryman76]

yep i have also heard good things about ingersol rand. thanks for your advice!

[71xu1]

My two bits worth I researched compressors quite extensively when I bought mine about 14yrs ago. I was doing a lot of panelbeating and spraypainting at home. I ended up by a Macmillan gunrunner and no regrets. It hasn't missed a beat in all that time and boy has it been used. It has even been borowed out to a paint shop at one stage when there compressor blew up. Ingersol and rand are also excellent but I was able to get a better deal on the Mac. Most of the reputable companies use the same suppliers for the parts eg betts electic motors etc. Basically you really pay for what you get when it comes to compressors.

[toryman76]

Although the benefits of a multi stage compressor (i dont believe the AF-16 McMillan is a multi-stage?) would be good, but im just not interested in stepping up to that level (budget limits...). your advice is certainly appreciated

cheers

Edited by toryman76, 06 December 2007 - 09:28 PM.

[TerrA LX]

I bought a higher end no name years ago and i think their flow rates are inflated a lil but it has done the job, i think the capacity of the compressor to suite your needs and spare parts back up etc is more important than brand.

[rodomo]

I have a $99 GMC disposable from Bunnings. I have that hooked up to a bigger reservoir. I just listen for it to cycle and turn off and keep spraying.