Tools: Pneumatic vs Electric Powered

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:12 pm

Ok guys, this is more of question for Ben, but im sure someone else might be able to answer this for me

am i better off getting an air powered (pneumatic) 300nm impact wrench?

or a 240V 260nm electric impact wrench ?

the 240V is significantly cheaper and i also wont need to buy an air compressor

also if i get a pneumatic wrench, what rating of air compressor do i need? how many L/min, psi? hp?

Post by **vipfto** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:46 pm

oki rate air tools big time they are awesome and so useful with so many applications

yes you will need compressor, lines couplings etc

generally home air tools require around 90-120psi

i reccomend belt driven ones not direct feed also as for size a small tank will obviously drain faster. however you can offset this buy having bigger tank attached eg connect to an old car lpg tank will give you plenty of air to use at once it will just take a little longer to fill once you turn it on

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:20 pm

After I move, im getting air compressor...

So many different things you can do with it...

GO air tools... better investment

Post by **Bennoz** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:12 pm

Get a compressor, they're brilliant. We got a 14cfm compressor, does everything you could ever need for cars. Cost us about $450. Then add the price of your tools. So much less maintenance on pneumatic tools.

Post by **I8A4RE** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:44 pm

^^^^^ totally agree with all of the above.

Go into any workshop....any real workshop

and they will use air.....theres a reason for that.

zaskar98 · Post by **zaskar98** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:23 pm

+1
although electric obviously win for portability if you need that. If only for home use def go for the compressor & rattle gun, then there's no end of the toys you can buy to go with it

Post by **aza013** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:53 pm

go the air compressor I just got one and its great

also just got a sand blaster cabnet as well

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:11 am

Yep air tools rule! First attempt at painting! Turned out a treat suprisingly!

koolio1234 · Post by **koolio1234** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:33 pm

I have to agree how useful it is to have an air compressor, it has so many uses and just requires the right attachment. They'll also last for a long time.