Compressor specification for alu chip blower

[Saracen]

Thanks for all the points to consider. It will be going in a garage at the bottom of the garden, and it's quite built up around here, so it may well annoy the neighbours as well as attract unwanted visitors.

Space is at a premium, so I think the best bet will be to measure under the work bench and get the largest I can fit in. I would like one for sand blasting and spraying as well, so it will be a compromise between these three roles.

Adrian.

[cropwell]

I use a Hailea AC-208 piston air pump, which at 35 litres/min is a little less than ideal, but it works. You can get the 80 litre one for £35. The usual garage type compressor won't run all the time without overheating as they are not intended for continuous duty. The pond pump is also quieter, and as my den is in the house, it means I can CNC into the night without waking SWMBO. Using a worshop vac at the same time keeps the debris under control.

Rob