HandyPlasma® 550 air compressor

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Hey guys i just bought the handy plasma 550 and i read the specs it says it requires 275 cfh @ 80 psig i went and checked out some compressors and for like 2k the max cfh it says it pumps is like 80 as you can tell i have never really used a air compressor can someone point me in the right direction as in what compressor would be suited for this unit here are the specsThanks Stevehttp://products.esabna.com/index.php...category_id.70Cigweld Transmig 265seBoc 140amp StickBoss 200amp AC/DC TIGLincoln Electric Invertec V260-S
Reply:Steve,Esab lists CFH (Cubic Feet per Hour) for their plasma cutters.  Most compressors you are looking at will list CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute).  Basically, take that 274 number, divide by 60 = 4.5833 (call it 4.6 Cubic Feet per Minute).  When you look for the compressor, figure you want something that does at lest 5 CFM with a 60% or higher duty cycle.--Wintermute"No man's knowledge here can go beyond his experience." - John Lockewww.improvised-engineering.comManufacturer Agnostic:Blood----------Sweat---------Tears----|------------------|----------------|----Lincoln Red, Miller Blue, Esab Yellow
Reply:Thank you very much makes sense nowCigweld Transmig 265seBoc 140amp StickBoss 200amp AC/DC TIGLincoln Electric Invertec V260-S
Reply:5cfm is a TINY amount. If you plan on using air for anything else, I'd look for 12-15cfm. It is amazing how many neat air tools there is/are. Don't get stuck with a compressor that won't power them!