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Re: [Shop-talk] single vs. dual stage compressors

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] single vs. dual stage compressors
From: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:19:32 -0500 (EST)
Howdy,

On Thu, 20 Nov 2008, Randall wrote:
> But there is something to be said for not pumping a big tank up to 175 
> psi if you don't need it.  I just can't imagine not needing it.  Even a 
> small die grinder typically needs at least 4 cfm @ 90 psi; which 
> translates to some 28 scfm in compressor-speak.  And even if I could 
> afford a 28 cfm compressor, I don't have enough electrical power to turn 
> it!

Wait.

What?

if the die grinder says its needs 4 cfm @ 90 psi and the compressor says 
it'll provide 16 cfm @ 90 psi... What's the problem?

Mark
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