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Re: Shop air compressor requirement question
Posted to Tool & Equipment Forum on 9/3/2025

I suggest moving the current compressor outside, add a condenser/ air dryer(I use an AC condenser) between the pump and air tank, add an automatic condensate drain valve and turn the pressure down by about 20psi. Adding a small(5gal) air tank at each work stat... Login to read more.