[Shop-talk] single vs. dual stage compressors

Wayne wmc_st at xxiii.com
Thu Nov 20 21:06:46 MST 2008


Randall wrote:
> And even if I could afford a 28 cfm
> compressor, I don't have enough electrical power to turn it!

HuhHuh... the company I used to work at had a 50HP rotary vane 
compressor, and a "backup" 25HP.  Along with all the CNC equipment, 
HVAC, etc we typically had $11,000 - $13,000 a month electric bills! 
But dang it, we ALWAYS had compressed air!

   -Wayne


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