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                        compressor specs - advice please!?

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                        four-star
                        • Member since
                          August 2004
                        • From: UK
                        compressor specs - advice please!?
                        Posted by four-star on Sunday, November 21, 2004 9:47 AM
                        Hi, I would really appreciate it if anybody could give me their opinion/advice on the following air compressor specifications:

                        Clarke "Shhh Air Compressor (2/9)":

                        • 1.1cfm displacement from a single compressor pump unit
                        • 9 litre air receiver
                        • 0.3hp, 230v, 1ph motor with thermal overload protection.
                        • 8bar (115psi) maximum working pressure controlled by fully automatic pressure switch
                        • Specification also includes filter regulator with gauge, receiver pressure gauge, safety valve, handle & 1 litre synthetic oil
                        • Applications are various from domestic to light industry spraying, inflating, testing, blowing, stapling, pneumatics etc.
                        • Dimensions (LWH) 310 x 310 x 530mm

                        (link: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=000117090&r=2008&g=102)

                        Is this likely to be ok for airbrushing? I know that the psi is sufficient, but I am not sure about other things such as the air displacement and the air tank volume etc. Is it normal for most air compressors not to come with moisture traps as standard? Thanks a lot for your help.
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                        jdavidb
                        • Member since
                          August 2004
                        • From: Kennesaw, GA
                        Posted by jdavidb on Sunday, November 21, 2004 10:00 AM
                        Looks to me like it's excellent for airbrushing due to low sound, small in size, a small tank with it too.

                        What is the synthetic oil for? Is that what is used to lube its crankcase?

                        I'm in the US, so I haven't been exposed to any evidence regarding that one's quality, reliability or longevity though. So, that's really the only question that remains.
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                        four-star
                        • Member since
                          August 2004
                        • From: UK
                        Posted by four-star on Sunday, November 21, 2004 10:34 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by jdavidb


                        What is the synthetic oil for? Is that what is used to lube its crankcase?

                        Following the links to Clarke oil on the website, synthetic oil seems to be listed specifically for use with the "Shhh" compressor range, so I guess it has something to do with reducing noise levels - I don't know really!

                        How often do you need to replace oil in your compressor? I'm just looking at the price of the synthetic oil, and it seems quite expensive. Maybe it lasts longer?
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                        jdavidb
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                          August 2004
                        • From: Kennesaw, GA
                        Posted by jdavidb on Sunday, November 21, 2004 7:32 PM
                        Mine is a 2 hp Makita, which is a bit larger than the Clarke crankcase. The manual says to change this one's oil every 3 months or 300 hours.
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                        Torio
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Cornebarrieu (near Blagnac), France
                        Posted by Torio on Monday, November 22, 2004 5:48 AM
                        According to the picture, it is a silent compressor which motor is the same kind of those mounted on refrigerattors. Oil is necessary to lube the system. You must pour it into the motor and it stays in the bottom of the "bell" ( that is the word we use in France for this kind of motor ) . I own a similar kind of compressor and it works perfectly for airbrushing.

                        Thank you all for coming José

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                        four-star
                        • Member since
                          August 2004
                        • From: UK
                        Posted by four-star on Monday, November 22, 2004 6:42 AM
                        Thanks for your comments. Am I right in thinking that the "filter regulator" means that the compressor has a moisture trap built in to the regulator? Looking at the picture, it looks like it but I don't really know.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 22, 2004 6:56 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by bezics
                        Following the links to Clarke oil on the website, synthetic oil seems to be listed specifically for use with the "Shhh" compressor range, so I guess it has something to do with reducing noise levels - I don't know really!


                        I also helps to lubricate the workings of the compressor, extending it's lifetime.
                        Seen some bad images of compressors that were NOT fed the correct oil on a website for compressors.

                        QUOTE:
                        How often do you need to replace oil in your compressor? I'm just looking at the price of the synthetic oil, and it seems quite expensive. Maybe it lasts longer?


                        My compressor has an oil-level window and I simply top it up when it gets low.

                        Yeah, seems to be more pricey than the stuff I used to put into my Bikes, apart from that the idea and oil-level check is the same for engine oil and brake-fluid.
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                        Spurdog
                        • Member since
                          August 2003
                        • From: Ireland
                        Posted by Spurdog on Monday, November 22, 2004 7:55 AM
                        When the oil in the oil-level sight -glass begins to become a bit discoloured, then it's time to change it.
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