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You can't get(?) a electric sand blaster or scaler, blow up tires, clean and dry equipment without one. ________________________________ From: fasteddiecopeman To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, January 27, 2011 1:34:27 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Compressor Air hose

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, RobertWichert wrote: > > On 1/26/2011 3:38 PM, spike55_bmw wrote: > > Personally, I'm starting to re-think the use of compressed air. It looks > like it takes about 7-8 compressor horsepower (hp) to provide 1 hp at > the tool. Doesn't sound like it is really that efficient. That's about > 15% versus a direct-drive electrical drill, grinder, wrench, etc that > would 85%+ efficient and doesn't require the capital investment in the > air system or equipment that you are only able to use right there. > > ================================================= > > I think the advantage of air is that you can GET 1 hp to the tool, > whereas with an electrical motor, you can't. > > > > > Robert P. Wichert P.Eng > +1 916 966 9060 > FAX +1 916 966 9068 > PLUS, you can fill up your tires. Try THAT with your electric drill...! Cheers, Ed [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]