2 cylinder 2 stage vs 3 cylinder 1 stage air compressor

by Tony Brady
(Syracuse, NY)

Just wondering about your thoughts on which would be a better choice - a 2 cylinder 2 stage vs a 3 cylinder 1 stage air compressor.

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Apr 23, 2018
 Better choice?
by: Doug in s.d.ca.

It depends a lot on what you do with it, but to strictly answer...

A 3 cylinder one stage has the advantage of simplicity of repair as far as spare parts goes. Bur typically lower pressure, which usually isn't usually required, but perhaps more CFM.

The 2 stage has the higher pressure, but unless you need that pressure, may not be worth anything.

So, as always, it depends. You might want to look here for more info:

https://www.about-air-compressors.com/picking-a-compressor.html

Feel free to ask if you still have questions.

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