Flipperman2a2w
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There have been quite a few posts on compressor sizing to blow out sprinkler system pipes, but I haven’t had much luck finding information on compressor size for winterizing a home. . . It seems like a small home would have less piping than a sprinkler system?
I have a 1200 Sq. Ft. one-story cabin with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on a private well. The piping in the crawl space is all ¾†PEX.
I would like to purchase an American made air compressor, as I’ve just read horror stories about the cheap ones that can be purchased at Harbor Freight. I guess the old adage is true- you get what you pay for.
That having been said, most of the American made compressors are BIG. North Star, Ingersoll Rand, Quincy, and Chicago Pneumatic are mostly 20-30 gallon+ units. Those are all fairly expensive and seem like they might be overkill.
I’m considering the Ingersoll Rand Twin-Stack Air Compressor — 2 HP, 4-Gallon Capacity, 4.3 CFM @ 90PSI, Model# P1IU-A9 for about $359. This looks to be the smallest unit made by IR, but I’m concerned about the capacity and CFM being great enough for my task. . .
The next step up is the Ingersoll Rand Garage Mate — 2 HP, 20-Gallon Capacity, 5.2 CFM@ 90PSI, Model# P1.5IU-A9. This unit is obviously bigger and (consequently) more expensive by about $200.
Thoughts?
I have a 1200 Sq. Ft. one-story cabin with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on a private well. The piping in the crawl space is all ¾†PEX.
I would like to purchase an American made air compressor, as I’ve just read horror stories about the cheap ones that can be purchased at Harbor Freight. I guess the old adage is true- you get what you pay for.
That having been said, most of the American made compressors are BIG. North Star, Ingersoll Rand, Quincy, and Chicago Pneumatic are mostly 20-30 gallon+ units. Those are all fairly expensive and seem like they might be overkill.
I’m considering the Ingersoll Rand Twin-Stack Air Compressor — 2 HP, 4-Gallon Capacity, 4.3 CFM @ 90PSI, Model# P1IU-A9 for about $359. This looks to be the smallest unit made by IR, but I’m concerned about the capacity and CFM being great enough for my task. . .
The next step up is the Ingersoll Rand Garage Mate — 2 HP, 20-Gallon Capacity, 5.2 CFM@ 90PSI, Model# P1.5IU-A9. This unit is obviously bigger and (consequently) more expensive by about $200.
Thoughts?