dragline Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Any input appreciated: when using a compressor for spraying is there any difference between using an oil free compressor as opposed to a oil lubed compressor? Thanks Drag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesehead Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 go oiless. an oil bath compressor doesn't run as good in cold weather and they will blow oil into your air lines. not a good thing with paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jklett Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Oil-less are somewhat better for painting but I gotta warn you they are MUCH louder than oiled units. If you go oil-less do yourself a favor and get the biggest tank(most gallons) you can afford. It'll run longer to fill initially, but it'll run less often during use than a smaller tank will. Just my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 i use a oil sump compressor for volume. 5 hp. 60 gallon. they are consistent and last years.. it depends if you have the room and need for volume air, and if you have a 220 line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
