engine driven air comp. Vs. Elec. comp.

why go with one or the other

 

Engine driven will normally give more cfm and psi than electric. Electric will work if engine wont run,but usually lower cfm and psi. Someone makes a electric pump out of the york a/c compressor....but it uses winch motor so draws alot of electricity. If you have room and fab skills engine driven york compresor is the best. Makes enough cfm and psi to run air tools without tank....but recommened tank.

 

I went engine driven because I was building up chia more then my plan is now. I think I might go electric at first and see how it does. I mean how often do you need to do a NASCAR style pitstop on the side of the trail?

 

I am also thinking about the same problem, as I don't like the idea of pulling horsepower off of an engine, not to mention another belt, pulley and brackets to contend with. I thought why not an electric with a tank. I am looking into that a this time. Something to build, not much money to give away right now. House taxes up, IRS refund down. Reduced hours at my part-time job....lets see, Ford starter bolted to a ...Hmmm?