home garage compressor: how many CFMs?

[Joshua Van Tol]

On Friday, April 18, 2003, at 10:46  PM, Brett Dikeman wrote:
>   Scroll compressors are supposed to be the best thing since sliced
> bread, but it seems they're simply not made in small sizes.  I can't
> understand why- startup power requirements are lower, they're
> completely vibration-free, and almost dead silent.  They could market
> it as "The MarriageSaver"...
>

They're also quite expensive, which would explain why they're not made
in small sizes. Scroll compressors are quite challenging to make, as
they have VERY tight tolerances. Some car manufacturers use them in AC
systems, but only on higher end vehicles.