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KC Also consider a 1/4hp model 0523 rotary vane compressor. It not only makes more air/hp as a "piston" compressor, it runs much quieter and is easier to rebuild or refurbish when necessary. The 0523 rotary vane makes about the same amount of air/hp (cfm) as a rocking piston compressor at depths less than 18ft. Again the rotary vane is easier to rebuild than a rocking piston compressor. Price of the two compressors per cfm and hp are similar. Rocking piston compressor is most beneficial in water deeper than 18ft.