Air compressor for boost leak testing?

[Hestman]

I wanna get a good air compressor for boost leak testing and maybe an impact every once in a while to pull of tires and put air in tires and stuff. My budget is around 250$ just got a job at autozone so now i need some good tools Sorry if its been asked before but im leaving for the night and cant really search too well on my droid but I can read your responses. Thanks for your help!!

 

[95TalonOwner]

Go to a hardware store and look at any selection they have. It will be hard to find a good one that can power impacts and such for only $250.

 

[92AWDHX40]

You can find one at harbor freight, autozone sells them and advance auto i believe there around that or even less.

 

[Hestman]

Oh and I only have a 20amp breaker going to the garage. I will only be using lights plus the compressor. i do have a show light thats pretty bright that sets on a tripod but I have it posted up on my ceiling though shining on the engine bay. I found this

Husky 26 Gal. Compressor with Value Pack - F2S26VWDVP at The Home Depot

Is that pretty good? will it trip my breaker?

 

[3kgt2nv]

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I have one of these that I use when I need to be able to move around alot. I have a larger compressor in the garage but this is a good starting unit and its usally easy to get since sears is everywhere.

 

[92AWDHX40]

There are lots of them ive seen some for under 200 bucks, and it will do the job you need it to. Mines was less than 200 dollars at sears.

 

[Hestman]

Thanks guys. But what about my breaker? 20amps isnt alot to send to a unit . most of them run at 15!! which only leaves my 5 amps to power my lights. So forget the radio

 

[3kgt2nv]

once the compressor is running it doesnt take much juice. its that start up that draws alot.