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[omega3000]

Looking for a cheap air compressor , just for paint spraying and general diy . Not sure what to look for as to the litre size ect ... just been looking and think i need an oil free compressor ?  seen some on the bay very cheap and near me , any help appreciated 

[biggriffin]

Biggest you can afford.

[omega3000]

Biggest you can afford.

50 litre ok  Does it have to be oil free or is there a bit of kit that takes the oil out on an oil compressor so you can spray with it   

[henryd]

Biggest you can afford.

Yep,especially if you want to run air tools.

[davieboy0312]

I have a 50 litre. Ok for diy and air tools. But as guys say here if you can get bigger it would be better. Sometimes my compressor struggles to keep up

[tidla]

Spray painting consumes a fair bit of air.

Constant pressure at the gun is a must for a consistent finish.

[omega3000]

100 litre + then ideally  Any spray painting will be just single panels , then it will just be used for air tools ..impact gun or sander / cutting

This one looks ok linky

Does anyone know what litre the ones from Aldi are ?

[kevinp58]

these are ok. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SALE-SAVE-Wolf-Air-Compressor-3HP-90L-Belt-Drive-14CFM-Twin-Cylinder-/251670515237?pt=UK_Air_Tools_and_Compressors&hash=item3a98bb4e25   

[cem_devecioglu]

100 litre + then ideally  Any spray painting will be just single panels , then it will just be used for air tools ..impact gun or sander / cutting

This one looks ok linky

Does anyone know what litre the ones from Aldi are ?

150 litre minimum and an oil water seperator on the line plus one simple water seperator at the gun tail

ps : correct oil level and oil type is critical
 

[aaronjb]

Does anyone know what litre the ones from Aldi are ?

Usually 25L

[Nick W]

If you're only going to paint panels, then you will get away with a smallish(50litre) compressor and a cheap gun.
Air sanders/grinders/polishers/drills will not work satisfactorily off such a machine, I would consider a 100l tank and 2hp motor to be the absolute minimum for occasional DIY work. Electric tools for these jobs are better to use and cheaper in the long run

[cem_devecioglu]

100 litre + then ideally  Any spray painting will be just single panels , then it will just be used for air tools ..impact gun or sander / cutting

This one looks ok linky

Does anyone know what litre the ones from Aldi are ?

150 litre minimum and an oil water seperator on the line plus one simple water seperator at the gun tail

ps : correct oil level and oil type is critical

also must note, good quality hvlp guns consume serious amount of air when spraying especiall 1.3 tip and higher.. but if you accept a slower job you can use a 0.8 gun with a 50 litre ..

[omega3000]

Whats the thoughts on used air compressors ?
Guessing its servic-able . Would rather buy new but if could get one
for 99p 

[cem_devecioglu]

Whats the thoughts on used air compressors ?
Guessing its servic-able . Would rather buy new but if could get one
for 99p 

will be full of dust and oil .. needs lots of solvents and hours of work to clean and if bores are donald money spent for nothing.. gamble imo

[TheBoy]

For spraying, you'll need to spend good money to get usable results.

For an impact gun, none of the toy compressors are much cop, better off with a good cordless gun.

The stuff Aldi sell are great for inflating tyres, but not much else.