Posted by Ben on December 22, 01 at 10:36:26:
In Reply to: A lot of factors involved... posted by DanF on December 22, 01 at 08:01:36:
add that the tank size will go a long way in making it a better set up, even 2hp/110v single stage. It may take it a bit longer to get up to psi filling up a 30gal tank, but in usage it will let you go longer before psi drops below usable.
Alway drain your tank after shut off (or get auto drain valve).
If body work or anything that can't have oil, get oil seperator/filter on output side.
Get the wheel kit. Even if vertical mounted tank (mine next one will be vertical).
Keep a spare belt already looped in the thing if it's one of those that requires dismantling to get to it).
Good intake filter.
Consider sealing the tank when brand new. Don't have the name/brand at hand, but there are kits that you can that will coat the interior of the tank. They aren't coated at the factory and rusting out of the tank is the main cause of failure.
DO NOT use plastic pipe (PVC water) in any of the hard lines you might consider. EXPLOSIVE potential is huge and shards of plastic can injure/kill. Always use galvanized steel water pipe.