single and dual cylinder compressors

[lawdog1623]

Does anyone have experience with dual cylinder compressors? I think my 109 has a dual but the 35a2 has a single cylinder. I have yet to try to run tools off of the air system. Am i correct in assuming that the dual cylinder is better as far as output? I figured it wouldnt be noticeable until you try to run air tools. Does anyone have opinions on this? I have found a dual cylinder conpressor that is near me and very cheap but i already have a new single cylinder spare. I dont want to waste the money if this isnt an upgrade.

 

[VPed]

I do not know what the cfm ratings are but I replaced a failed dual with a new single and I cannot tell the difference in operation between the two. Takes about the same time to go from zero to full pressure with either.

 

[gimpyrobb]

There is not much difference in the two. I feel the single in my deuce pushes a tad more air than the dual in my wrecker. I know the dual piston is rated at 7.5 cfm.

 

[RAYZER]

There is not much difference in the two. I feel the single in my deuce pushes a tad more air than the dual in my wrecker. I know the dual piston is rated at 7.5 cfm.

At what rpm?

 

[gimpyrobb]

Ray, that doesn't matter to me. I learned it a long time ago and forgot! It isn't anywhere near my 18cfm shop compressor, so it is slow as tar.

 

[gringeltaube]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?48206-upgrading-the-LDT-LDS-air-compressor post# 9


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