<VV> RE: Little Covair - Compressors again

[Craig Nicol]

I second the notion about two-stage compressors.  175 PSI means more
nut-bustin' torque and more energy stored in the tank.  Having said that,
for the first 30 years of my automotive career I had a 20 gallon 2hp single
stage compressor that painted many cars and busted many nuts.  My single
recommendation is to get a belt-drive compressor.  The High-speed wail of a
direct drive unit will drive just about anyone nuts.  I had a 30 gallon
two-stage direct drive for about a week and couldn't stand it.  I returned
it to Sears and got a belt drive and have never looked back.
Craig