Information on Dental Compressors

[Wiggly Molar]

Hey Guys, I am looking a nice compressor to buy from Lowes, Home Depot. Can anyone tell me a nice make and specifications like power, capacity and model number of some good compressors?
Thanks.

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[helpfuldoc]

if you dont mind the noise then these are the specifications you will need.
1/2 HP(horse power atleast )more is ok
CFM of atleast 2.1
PSI of atleast 60 PSI
2 gallon tank....more is O.K
you can get these for 150 to $ 200 range.
If you want a silent one then they are more expensive

 

[Wiggly Molar]

if you dont mind the noise then these are the specifications you will need.
1/2 HP(horse power atleast )more is ok
CFM of atleast 2.1
PSI of atleast 60 PSI
2 gallon tank....more is O.K
you can get these for 150 to $ 200 range.
If you want a silent one then they are more expensive

Thanks helpfuldoc. What is the ideal pressure to be set for compressor for dental handpieces?

 

[Hardworking]

Thanks helpfuldoc. What is the ideal pressure to be set for compressor for dental handpieces?

You can try sears, my friend got it for $90 and sold it to me in $45. It makes noise ofcourse but it does the work it meant to do. Its craftsman evolv 3 gallon oil free compressor.

 

[helpfuldoc]

Ideal pressure to set for high speed is between 35 and 40 PSi.

 

[Wiggly Molar]

Ideal pressure to set for high speed is between 35 and 40 PSi.

Thanks a lot. Is it 135-140 psi or 35-45 psi? I read it to be 135- 145 psi somewhere.