I would like to know what size of compressor is needed to operate a mini flesher.I have a 3 or 5 gallon now but it dies out really fast so i'm looking at one at wallmart its a 5hp--15gallon tank.
Would this be the one.
Thanks Kim..
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And a 5h.p. motor. Those things are really pneumatic cut-off tools and the turbines use a lot of air to keep efficient. Even with that setup, you're going to find your compressor will run continuously while you're using the tool.
With that amount of hp, I would think the tank would be bigger, like 20 or 30 gal. But in any case it will do the trick, but I'd try to get a bigger tank only so the motor doesn't run as much. Check Sears or TSC, they always have a good supply of compressors. Sears sometimes has refurbished ones that they sell much cheaper... good luck.
eveytime my Sears upright turns on it just about sends me through the roof. If they won't plug it in for you keep looking until you find a place that will.
I almost burnt up a new 5hp- 26 gal. compresser useing a mini flesher.
I agree with EJ. For the money you would have in a compressor big enough to really handle the mini flesher, you could buy a small table flesher. I was having the same trouble and finally bought a Dakota IV. Although it may not be quite as good as a more expensive model, it's still a whole lot better than the mini, and as far as I'm concerned it was a better investment that a new compressor.