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*Compressors produce 4 CFM at 90 psi per horsepower of input [http://www.truetex.com/aircompressors.htm] | |||
*We would want a 12 hour reserve to run all night at 1/4 hp min for various auxiliary loads but not heating. This would be lights and computers, fans, pumps such as for heating. | |||
*60 CF storage would be required for 1 hour of such power. | |||
*720 cf for 12 hr - or 5000 gallons. | |||
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=Optimal Specs for Plaster Sprayer= | =Optimal Specs for Plaster Sprayer= | ||
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=Options= | =Options= | ||
*Ingersoll Rand, 5.5 hp, 12 CFM - [https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_531387_531387?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Air%20Tools%20%2B%20Compressors%20%3E%20Air%20Compressors%20%3E%20Stationary%20Gas%20Air%20Compressors&utm_campaign=Ingersoll%20Rand&utm_content=1592049&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_fiLBhDOARIsAF4khR13ecigHdcqlhnOH4RQrsryHUnpbwx-_LuMBs9feQ7bLYypqi5mJiIaAhpfEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds] | *$1200 - Ingersoll Rand, 5.5 hp, 12 CFM @90PSI - [https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_531387_531387?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Air%20Tools%20%2B%20Compressors%20%3E%20Air%20Compressors%20%3E%20Stationary%20Gas%20Air%20Compressors&utm_campaign=Ingersoll%20Rand&utm_content=1592049&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_fiLBhDOARIsAF4khR13ecigHdcqlhnOH4RQrsryHUnpbwx-_LuMBs9feQ7bLYypqi5mJiIaAhpfEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds] | ||
*$ | *$950 at Harbor Freight, 6.5 hp - 135 PSI - 9 CFM at 90 PSI [https://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools-compressors/air-compressors-tanks/9-gallon-212cc-135-psi-wheelbarrow-air-compressor-epa-iii-69783.html] | ||
*$500, gas, 5 hp, 9 CFM at 90 PSI | *$500, gas, 5 hp, 9 CFM at 90 PSI | ||
*$600 on clearance, Rigid wheelbarrow at Home Depot, gas, 10.3 CFM at 90 PSI, 5.5 hp, | *$600 on clearance, Rigid wheelbarrow at Home Depot, gas, 10.3 CFM at 90 PSI, 5.5 hp, | ||
=Comments= | =Comments= | ||
Let's throw some mud. | Let's throw some mud. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:24, 20 February 2022
Power
- Compressors produce 4 CFM at 90 psi per horsepower of input [1]
- We would want a 12 hour reserve to run all night at 1/4 hp min for various auxiliary loads but not heating. This would be lights and computers, fans, pumps such as for heating.
- 60 CF storage would be required for 1 hour of such power.
- 720 cf for 12 hr - or 5000 gallons.
Optimal Specs for Plaster Sprayer
- 12 CFM at 90 psi
- 5.5 HP
- Gas powered
- portable wheelbarrow style
Options
- $1200 - Ingersoll Rand, 5.5 hp, 12 CFM @90PSI - [2]
- $950 at Harbor Freight, 6.5 hp - 135 PSI - 9 CFM at 90 PSI [3]
- $500, gas, 5 hp, 9 CFM at 90 PSI
- $600 on clearance, Rigid wheelbarrow at Home Depot, gas, 10.3 CFM at 90 PSI, 5.5 hp,
Comments
Let's throw some mud.