What Size Air Compressor Do You Really Need? (Updated 2023)

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[@ashtonshorts6904]

This is one of those videos that you don’t realise you need until you need it

[@gergemall]

So true with the older compressors are bombs

[@philliphenry1905]

Very much so. I'm here because I'm about to get a compressor for my brad nailer

[@al-mubdizahir8704]

Yep

[@NifE4HD]

"25% quieter than something, I'm not sure what" lmao excellent

[@dmsmhic]

I like this guy lol

[@DKWalser]

I have the HF 27-gallon Fortress High-Performance air compressor. I love it. It allows me to use small pneumatic tools, such as a 3" random orbital sander or a 1/4" die grinder. It also has sufficient air in its tank that I can use compressed air to blow sanding dust off of my work between grits without the compressor coming on every time. It's a good size for my small shop.

[@jack8box]

I have the McGaw 21gal that I bought 3yrs ago. I use it for nail guns and spraying finish on woodworking projects. Its been a great compressor.

[@DergEnterprises]

If I might add, make sure you drain the air every time you're done with the air compressor for the day.

[@FatNebraskaMom]

I was gonna ask this. It seems like it would reduce the stress of the inside of the tank. Makes sense.

[@edw6114]

@@FatNebraskaMom its for moisture build up

[@stevemillerecon]

This is one of the most useful videos I've seen in the past several years.

[@venture17fly]

Great video, I was going to get the fortress 27 gallon and now I definitely am. At 12 years old my first compressor was a pvc vessel with a ball valve for a trigger and a shrader tire stem. Using a bike pump I would charge that baby up and shoot weighted darts across the house and dent the drywall. It's a good thing that never blew up in my hands... good times

[@matersworkshop6123]

How big of a compressor will depend on what you're going to be doing. For spray painting either a 120 gallon single stage or 80 gallon 2 stage will work. There are so many different variables into which one you need

[@paulmysliborski4832]

Excellent vid, Bear. I agree with everything you mentioned. I actually inherited one of those 20 gallon Craftsman compressors years ago, and ended up selling it. It did nothing my 6-gallon wouldn't do. (1 more CFM on the 20 gallon). And you are SO right about cordless/corded tech making these middle-grade compressors obsolete. Shine on, Big Bear!!!!

[@gergemall]

God bless

[@teeb9969]

Thank you for telling me what I need and what I don’t coming for a person who just wants to inflate stuff. Thank you

[@TheBeerBox80]

I totally agree. I have a 20 gallon craftsman that I am getting rid of. It is crazy loud. I'm switching to electric tools and one of the little 3 gallon harbor freight ones for filling tires and blowing dust off.

[@blakehumphrey316]

Hell yeah man I appreciate you taking the time to inform people I know I needed this info thanks buddy

[@RedRoyce]

Good show with lots of useful information. He's right about the 20 gal. I got a Craftsman years ago and still have it but for what I do it was way over kill. I'm looking to get a small one because this one is so old and tank concerns me. I like my limbs, they come in handy

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Jeff, this got my attention! When you said there is an expiration date, I realized I'd never heard of one. I'll be checking mine tomorrow.

[@skippylippy547]

I enjoy this channel. I always learn something new and the presentation is wonderful. Thanks! 👍

[@wingman8447]

Cordless or even corded tools have come so far. If all you just need to fill your tires or blow off something with air, you don’t need anything big. Good vid. Thanks.

[@JennErmyMedia]

This was the exact video I needed.

[@blakechambers56]

I have the dewalt 30 gallon 175 psi oiled motor with the belt drive. It’s kicked ass so far. Runs my impact and my air tools no problem. For a diy guy like me. It’s great. And pretty quiet but I normally have music blasting or the tv on lol.

[@gravis2000]

That was really interesting about the 10-20 gallon compressors. I ended up with cordless because like you said they evolved. I like this video.

[@randywest9417]

Great presentation, this helped me so much to make the correct choice regarding compressors and tools

[@donk7978]

DeWalt/Stanley & Decker absorbed a small but mighty air compressor manufacturer named Emglo. Shortly thereafter, the manufacturing was moved to Mexico. DeWalt compressors for a time after that had DeWalt made by Emglo on the tank. More recently, the by Emglo was removed. The original Emglo compressors were well made in the USA, lasted a long time, and made a lot of air with very little horsepower. I'm sure some of the Emglo technology is used today.

[@Jerry-oe1zq]

Thank you.I thought about a 20 gal compressor.but I only need the 3 gal. for what I need.Mainly to blow out dust or run an air nailer.This will be my first compressor and you saved me some money.Thanks for your videos

[@bradleyyounger8499]

I got the 200 psi fortress and love it. Unless i was running a DA for a while or painting for a living it should do me fine..that being said i would love the eastwood rotary plus its super quiet

[@jameskennedy673]

I bought a Husky 8gal oil lube compressor about 8 years ago, I drain the tank after each use, the last time I used it & drained the tank their was oil & water coming out. I decided not to use it didn’t want to ruin my nail gun. I bought the Ridgid 6 gallon pancake compressor for $99.00 on last years BlackFriday, gonna put it to use soon. I’m with you on the cordless air compressors, I have two of the small Ryobi 18v compressors smallest for my mower tires the other one stays in my pickup truck tool box. Keep’m coming

[@Ebacherville]

some instances, you need volume for air, but for most people nope.. if you need added volume you can always add in a extra storage tank. and once you go really big your into rotary screw compressors. As for shop air lines, PEX seems like the a good solution for running shop air lines If you staying under 150psi. It doesn't shatter, cheap and somewhat flexible.

[@KennethAGrimm]

Agree 100% on the desirability of the 5 CFM @ 90 PSI 27 gallon unit (although that is still not quite enough for my paint sprayer) except... ...I can't afford one. So I bought a 3 CFM @ 90 PSI 20 gallon, plus a 10 gallon auxiliary tank, and still came in under under the cost of the better compressor. While I would never recommend this rig for commercial work, for my home shop it is adequate; I only have to resign myself to a less than 50% duty cycle. Work the tool for three minutes, inspect the work for a bit while the pressure comes up, repeat. The key is that the auxiliary tank comes after the pressure control valve.

[@supermanislex]

This video I needed . Thanks.

[@markowen1437]

Even though I am looking at this 2023 video in 2024, it was extremely helpful, put things in great perspective, and you are a wonderfully personable and believable presenter. I am now much more confident what I need to look at for my uses.

[@truthserum9157]

I worked at one of the biggest air compressor manufacturers in the world, you where spot on with the CFM and quality of the smaller units, get a bigger unit or go cordless, the law of physics says you can get 4 CFM per HP. Or less depending on design, always look at CFM, and HP, anything approaching 2 HP or above will be 240V.

[@markcook5962]

I have a 20 gallon McGraw. You are absolutely right! I turn it on maybe 4 times a year. It looks pretty though

[@NoWr2Run]

LMAO, " IT LOOKS PRETTY THOUGH " NICE.

[@justinsgarage1125]

5:39 I’m a big fan of the Kobalt Quiet Tech stuff. I have the 26 gallon at work but need to replace my porter cable 6 gallon compressor.

[@iamconfusion7139]

I just got the fortress 26 gallon i upgraded from a husky 8 gallon definitely needed this vid for the push

[@kevinroebke8050]

Hey Jeff, Thanks for a compressor update! I've been looking at the new McGraw 29 gallon oil lubed unit and the 30 gallon oil lubed Husky, DeWalt, Craftsman compressors. Those 3 are the same. Made in USA from global components, 6.3 scfm. at 90, 175 psi max all which beat the McGraw (5.3@90) The McGraw is currently $549 (down from $599) but with the usual HF 90 day warranty. Figure $150 more for the 2 year replacement plan. As Jeff mentioned, the Craftsman is currently on sale for $599 from Lowes. The Dewalt can be had from Tractor supply for $599. Both of those will cost at least $79 for delivery and carry a 2 year warranty but only a year on the pump and motor(read the fine print). The Husky from Home Depot carries a full 2 year warranty on everything and can be delivered free. Also, the Husky can be returned to any HD store for warranty. DeWalt and Craftsman have to go back to an Authorized repair center. The Husky is currently $699 but with free delivery and a better warranty its a no brainer for me. I'll wait for a sale and use the $50 new credit card deal HD offers.

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

You'd take that Husky over the DeWalt ultra quiet 26 gal (2.0 HP, 4.0 CFM & 90 PSI) ?

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I AGREE WITH YOU 100%.

[@bronzearmy2645]

I largely went without air compressors until I started sand blasting. Then, I got a big boy compressor… Harbor Freight’s Central Pneumatic 5hp 17cfm. I slapped it on an old air tank with a Merlin air filter and for $300 I have a highly competitive air compressor.

[@lindeleasley]

I picked up a Husky 33 gal for about $300, six or seven years ago. It's been a good compressor and runs all my air tools.

[@anthonybrazzale7251]

Fantastic video. Thanks very much.

[@morgizmo87]

I got a makita mac700 and its been great for me as a casual homeowner. 2.6 gallon, 3.3 cfm @ 90psi, 130 max psi. Quiet enough you can easily talk over with normal conversation volume. Great power, great durability. Dont mind the oil at all, its an easy set up and easy maintenance. It will probably last me forever. I grabbed it on sale for $225.

[@jpachon100]

Thanks for the video I almost buy an use compressor until watch your video I did not know too much about the compressor I did learn a lot thanks I did share an subscribe to your channel Very clear with pictures easy to understand thank you thank you

[@Jeep4Wrk]

Excellent information. Thanks for talking about the advances in technology, particularly the oil-free models. It's time for me to replace my Sanborn Black Max that has to be 25-30 years old (guessing).

[@chakagillis]

I have that same 60 gallon quincy such a great compressor

[@ZDriver1996]

Campbell Hausfeld Pancake yellow compressor for the past 25+ years... Weekend mechanic.. Always works, never let me down, no maintenance. Packs a punch for little guy.

[@gergemall]

Thank you Bear ❤ ditto on the electric guitars and range

[@user-he8bk4nb9i]

Thank you. I found this video very insightful. I need an air compressor to run a paint gun. Nothing fancy. Something for the gravity and syphon type guns. Its for a DIY home garage work shop. I'm not going to be using it all the time so I don't mind waiting a minute for the machine to reload itself. I will most probably use it for power tools too since I will have the tank. But it's main purpose is for paint guns. I would like it to be semi portable too so that I can through it in the back of my long Hatch back or short wagon if you will, and take it to a mates place on the rear occasion. Whats the smallest, and cheapest one for this application that I can get away with that you would recommend? Something around the 20 to 30max gallon range?

[@kcjustise]

Holy hell this was informational man! Thank you!

[@edt5276]

Thank you for valuing our time (speaking quickly, not wasting time). I appreciate it.

[@ailtoncorreia5628]

Thank you for a such great video.

[@andyc972]

Great, Thanks !

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

I have that Quincy and it is awesome. If you have an auto shop this is what you need. the others will not last.

[@Tom-xi6gj]

For those in UK/Europe check out Einhell's compressors 36v portable 6Litre And their oil-free silent 24Litre looks amazing

[@austinconn7178]

A buddy of mine uses a HF little pancake air compressor as a pond aerator. Burns out like once every 2 years, so he takes it in and gets it replaced under the warranty. Think hes on like his 4th compressor for this.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

I actually have 3 compressors and just gave a 4th one to a friend. The one I gave away is the old Central Pneumatic pancake unit that I did a "plumbing project" on in order to run my air brushes while still being able to inflate tires if needed. A friend borrowed that one because he was having an estate auction and needed to inflate a bunch of tires on his dads old vehicles. I replaced it with the Fortress super quiet unit and transfered my project to it. For inflating tires and other lower CFM work, I've had a CP 10 gallon oil compressor for years. The 3rd compressor, which I bought about a month ago, is a Quincy 80 gallon, 2 stage vertical unit. Once I get the shop plumbed, it'll be my pride and joy. It replaced a CP 29 gallon oil compressor that would do most of what I asked but, struggled to keep up with a few air tools that I use often.

[@user-mj3cf4qe7o]

Iam a middle mechanic I do air gun , grinders,but paint and sanding iam not sure which one if the 27 fortress

[@billn911]

great video, help me a lot!

[@timothyvanderschultzen9640]

Love my 7 gallon California Air.

[@cadedownen]

Just bought the metabo tank. Thank you for the video

[@bw9538]

To be totally honest I carry the Milwaukee compressor for tires but for anything else I use an industrial compressor I bought used a couple years ago so I never have air supply issues and it’s easy to move around when I need to

[@jeffwolf8018]

I have a 8 gal Emglo from the late 90s and it still runs flawless for me 25+ years later.

[@bradbruggeman6745]

I have a Craftsman 25 gallon 5.5 hp that I have been using for 25 years also.

[@timweidner1406]

I have an RV with 110 PSI cold rated tires and have been looking for an air compressor that will air them up without struggling. Recommendations?

[@TheKalanTeam]

When budget will allow, I’d like to upgrade my 40 year old 2hp 20 gal Craftsman to an Eastwood Scroll Compressor. Scroll compressors are supposed to be super quiet and 109% duty cycle or there about with great CFM. Is like to see you do a video on them. The Eastwood one goes on sale for about $2,000 so would be in the range if your higher end.

[@78cobra]

I always like refering to cfm vs flow as how much you can tow at what speed. Like I can force my little truck to tow 1,000lb over rating but I can't safely/comfortably do it at 80mph I can at 65.

[@ericolens3]

as a biker, thanks for the informative video on products I dont plan on using. Great Vid by the way. I'm just planning on buying a battery power inflator since I plan on doing bike trails. but it's cool to know how deep the rabbit hole goes for air compression.

[@Sylvan_dB]

I don't need a huge tank on my air compressor. But I do need up to 20-40 psi at 50+ cfm with 100% duty cycle for an hour or so at a time. I also need 120 psi at 10-20 CFM for short bursts like a 20 gallon tank (3/4in impact wrench). I thought about building my own with suitable head and a small tank but in the end I picked up a 60 gallon tank with a 5hp continuous duty compressor. It mostly does okay at both the above tasks but I could use higher CFM down low. And it is time to change the oil...

[@xxViiBeZ]

Thanks. Love from Australia 🔨

[@blackguy-ij7ij]

Needed this

[@GeneralChangFromDanang]

Too true about the used compressors. I bought a shop from a gentleman in his 80's who threw in the compressor because it was piped into the rest of the building. I swear I got about 2 gallons of water out of that thing and then it crapped out right when I needed it for a big job. Just ordered a new 7.5 horse 80 gallon.

[@billdivine9501]

I have an 80 gal speedaire from the 80’s in my shop 3phase 220v, it’s a beast and it’s loud! Thinking about taking it off line and getting something much smaller. I just need air guns for the lathe, mill and maybe 1 or 2 other things. I keep it at about 140psi. and it’s regulated down to 40 on a small bead blaster. So maybe one of the small 110v models will work. That should keep osha off my back as well. They ultrasound my tank every 5 years.

[@helomech1973]

I bought the 60 gallon dewalt from tractor supply a few years ago on a great sale. I think it was 600 bucks. Been great.

[@avlisk]

Bear, have you ever done a video on oil change vacuum pumps? I just bought a Topsider vacuum pump to change the oil on my Ram Promaster 1500. I got it instead of the electric pump for simplicity, but wasn't thrilled with its efficacy. Thanks.

[@frankbarcio1316]

Have you tested the halo bolt? I think it’s awesome and keep it in the truck for emergencies.

[@Kieran_Richardson]

I bought a 8 gallon Campbell hausfeld and it’s not half bad 🤷🏻‍♂️. I can run a mini die grinder that I got for 15 bucks and it can keep up to some degree.

[@ClintonCaraway-CNC]

Lowes just happened to stop carrying Kobolt compressors right when the second stimulus checks were paid. I got a 80gallon/5hp-220v/2-stage/175psi compressor for $599. It has allowed me to bring all my Dynabrade and 3m pneumatic sanders to my retirement shop. I run the air assist for my co2 laser, the ATC spindle for my cnc router and all the other other pneumatic tools off of the same shop air. The compressor itself is outside under a shed-roof which keeps the noise levels to practically nothing. A big air compressor even at 4 or 5x the cost I paid is worth every penny.

[@philiparmstrong6487]

Awesome video

[@seandwyer2020]

I feel like I need three or four different compressors. Yes, I need on for nailing and filling the tires on the cars and a compressor for such jobs is pretty easy to find. However, I also want to get into spray painting but a lot of folks on KZbin push for the very large and very expensive, such as compressors of 60+ in gallons and 230 V in power. I fret too much as it is, but compressors are about the most difficult of tools that I have ever had to choose from.

[@joegiunta5635]

Thanks for the education. My old 8 gallon finally died and I'm looking for a decent garage compressor to do the usual. I'm thinking for the money I will go to Harbor Freight. I'd like to run my air rachet, grease gun etc. I bought the old 8 gallon years before Harbor Freight and I think it was a Campbell H. It would fill tires or run a nail gun but forget anything else. I will be wiser this time , thanks to you.......

[@thedingo2786]

Great video

[@keivanabdollahpour8737]

thanks for the content. I'm opening a one bay small shop to repair vehicles, just using impact to loosen lug nuts and stuff, and wrenches also with air hammer to tackle stubborn things not coming off. It's only me, using one tool at a time, not all day long at all. Ultimate question: is 30 gallon enough for me? or I need bigger? Thanks

[@danielscott9137]

Im a big fan of Ingresoll Rand compressors.

[@harlanborders943]

The worst thing I ever did was spaying popcorn ceiling. They don’t require much psi but the cfm is off the charts

[@bladesofglorylawns]

Just got the fortress harbor 10 gallon stupid silent one, don’t do a ton of stuff on compressors but this one is 4.75cfm man 175psi so it’s not too shabby man I’ll take it

[@Ry-nx3fh]

Thank you sir, you helped shave a week off my decision making.

[@jamesmichaelwoods2930]

good info.

[@DavidWeinberg-cm9xd]

For a professional shop, a rotary screw compressor is the only way to go? They put out twice the CFM, and at half the decibels? As far as regular reciprocating air compressors go, IR (Ingersoll Rand), Quincy, and Rol-Air are excellent? Keaser is the company I serviced for when I was a shop mechanic? They are the highest quality rotary compressors on the market?

[@Jeep4Wrk]

A suggestion is a short video about how to get rid of an old compressor (out of date tank). The compressor itself is probably still good, as is the electric motor if belt-driven.

[@tccdlinux1471]

Great, wish more people would warn about PVC pipe! About 35 years ago I did not think it through and installed pvc in the attic the length of my house to my garage. Hey it is cheap and it said it can handle the pressure. Shortly after that I started thinking. Not used it again. Now copper, black pipe or the special airline stuff. I got lucky nothing let go. Water does not compress so pipe failure is just a mess. Air...I don't want to be around if it lets go.

[@markhall8874]

Thank you sir, much appreciated video. Just came across your video, because I'm in the market for an air compressor to run a few pneumatic powered Halloween animatronics. 🎃 Thanks for the tips.

[@kousakasan7882]

I have a large Craftsman that's 15 years old. I rarely use it. I worry because of the youtube videos of exploding tanks. I have done very little maintenance on it. And you address this as I am writing. Lol. I keep it below 80psi now. If I ever need it higher, I will set it outside.

[@steves7345]

I just looked at my air compressor small tag and your right 20gal. Cfm 5.1 at 90psi. Holy cow.

[@brandonnguyen1486]

How well do you trust harbor freight air compressor and air jacks? If you do, any top 2 brands you recommend

[@jetskechers5354]

youll find magic in 1/2 fittings an hoses... friconal losses are no joke!

[@bradleyyounger8499]

Quincy is the absolute rolls of compressor. Anything over 2k uses baldor motors or at least use to. My ex wife got a nice 5hp 60 gal 😢

[@justinsgarage1125]

California Air Tools makes a good compressor too and some are very, very quiet!

[@plthomas45]

What is your opinion of the emax silent Industial models? I was ready to pull the trigger on a Quincy but I’m starting to sway over the decibel levels.

[@BruceWayne-xu5bj]

What’s the consensus on the Husky 4 gallon quiet compressor? Compared to to say harbor freight

[@fastman454]

what about a 26 gallon 155 psi main tank with the addition of a 20 gallon secondary tank... 5.2 CFM 2.5hp main unit. is this a decent supply of air for a DIY home shop running all sorts of different of air tools? (not all at once of course)

[@joshoconnor9666]

I inherited one.of those Campbell 20 gals and I gotta say that little thing has gotten the absolute piss beat out of it and it.just keeps running..I'm literally to the point where we are trying to get that thing to blow.up. this things has ran for 2 and a half days with the line open just continuously running. Someone left it it on Friday and nobody was back in the shop until Monday. You could cook a frozen dinner on it and the plastic casing was melting. I unplugged it and the cord burnt my hand to the touch. The next day I put new oil in it put a tiny brass filter in where the air filter should be and it's been about a year since and it's still running I can't believe it.

[@danbrookshire5628]

I’ve had a craftsman oil free compressor for 23+ years. Only problem was a bad capacitor 6 months ago.

[@venom5809]

I bought one of those $50 Harbor Freight hot dog air compressors and it is one of my biggest regrets, not because it doesn't work, it does but it is so DAMN loud.

[@Sylvan_dB]

I had one of those. No more. I got a bigger compressor but missed the easy portability of the small one. Now my little compressor is a 1 gallon "quiet series" from metabo HPT (from lowes). No problem with a normal voice conversation standing beside that thing while it is running. It sounds like a refrigerator. It's my basement air compressor. I use it to blow dust and etc down there, and it is small enough to carry upstairs if needed. Quiet is definitely worth paying for IMO.

[@thatguyturningwrenches]

Would you recommend the 27gal compressor to run an air impact? Impact paperwork says it needs at least 4cfm but I’m curious on it actually running lol

[@Tonyplat98]

I just got the Craftsman it's a great compressor. Agreed on buying used compressors they're ticking bombs.

[@johntremblay6552]

What about use case of blowing out sprinkler systems (plus other general nailer use)? What CFM and size gallon do I need since that is constant use @55 psi for 5 min per sprinkler zone? I had been using a 13 gallon Campbell Hauser hot dog unit with 6.5 SCFM that died. Not sure how big of a one I really need

[@MaverickFischer]

Thanks for this information! It’s interesting to see all these cordless tools now at HomeDepot that were once all or mostly pneumatic. I recently inherited my Dad’s old 50 year Sears 1HP 8gal tank 6CFM that he picked up from Borg Warner when he worked there. Sadly, but not surprising the tank is rusted on the inside, so it’s not safe to run and officially retired. Ive been in the market for a new one, but our needs are low. Rigid has a 6gal pancake compressor with a Brad nailer, stapler, and nail gun for $300. I think I’ll take deal.