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Originally Posted by Nima
Hi:
These compressors have a very close final cost. They are the same brand (puma) and same capacity (60 gallon). which one do you chose:
First: 6.5 HP, 135 max PSI, 19.5 CFM at 90 PSI, 28 amp
Second: 4.5 HP, 150 max PSI, 18 CFM at 90 PSI, 17 amp
Thanks for the input.
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Both look OK. Depending on what you are doing, do you need pressure or CFM. I am assuming both are single stage compressors. What kind of oiling do the compressor have. The one with lower HP may have a self contained lubricate system, which is not worth it ( at least to me).
The larger one probably is oil/spalsh luibe and you can change the oil and get longer life. Since I paint, I would go with the high CFM one myself, if everything else is equal. If the smaller one is self lubricant, then go with the bigger one.