Air Compressor Pressure Issue

[Dave]

I have the following setup;
8 Gallon Compressor
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-8-gallon-compressor-0589316p.html

and use the following air tools
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mastercraft-8-gallon-compressor-0589316p.html

I use this air hose
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/rcr-international-auto-retractable-polyurethane-air-hose-50-ft-0588007p.html#.U20LlaKWmho

my issue is not getting enough pressure to remove lug nuts?

If I upgrade the lines too 3/8 or even 1/2 lines, would this help. Or should I change my air compressor totally?

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[Julian Wong]

Your air compressor should be fine if you take quick short bursts. maybe 1 wheel at a time and wait for the compressor to catch up. Don’t even bother with 1/4″ lines for impact tools. Use at least 3/8″ and if possible 3/8″ fittings/couplers.

Keep your line pressure to 100psi and use 25′ straight hoses if you can help. The coiled hoses don’t help.

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