Suggestions for an Air Compressor

[mbaskerv]

I will be closing my IG pool this week, and have decided to purchase a portable air compressor with a 1/4" adapter to attach to the threaded drain plug at the bottom of the skimmer basket. I previously used a shop vac, but it didn't have enough "grunt" to completely blow out the main drain.
Not sure how much "maximum" pressure or horsepower I need to clear out the skimmer, main drain and returns. I am looking at a "pancake" or "hot dog" compressor with a 3 gallon tank, 1/3 HP and a claimed 100 PSI max.
Any thoughts or suggestions will be appreciated.

 

[Catanzaro]

That should be fine. You do not want to set the PSI to 100. Set it at 20 and work up if you are not having any success. I believe some people use the valve in where they close, open, push for air, and repeat the process.

If funds are not a problem, I would suggest the Cyclone. Outside of this a pancake compressor will be fine.

 

[awtrizzle]

A shop vac in "reverse mode" is what I have used for a few years now and have no problems.

 

[mbaskerv]

Thank you so much for the quick responses. I'm heading out to Harbor Freight this evening to pick up the compressor.
Thanks to TFP I've had a short but sweet (and clear, well balanced and problem free water) pool season!