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Home Air Compressors

Posted in General at 5:53 pm by admin

When it comes to portable air compressors, it is all about the power and the level. Many different types are available; the right one for you depends on the tools you’ll be using. You’ll need to check to make sure you tool can handle the power of the compressor, and make sure to choose a tool and compressor with a little more oomph than you think will be needed for a job. This guide will help you find the right portable compressor for you.

Portable Compressor Types

Portable rotary screw compressors are the most popular air compressor. They come in ranges from 65 to 1600 cubic feet per minute, with pressure ratings that go from 100 to 350 PSI. Choose on that will work for your particular tools. As the compressors increase in PSI, they are capable of powering up more than one tool at a time. These portable air compressors are the only kinds that can easily be moved around.

Has choosing between home air compressors left you a bit dazed and confused? Take the time to think about all of your needs and compare them to the points in this article. Keeping these points in mind while deciding just what the uses for the compressor will be can eliminate many of the seemingly endless choices available on the market today.

The first step is to decide what your compressor will be used for and where it will be used. Are you going to use the compressor indoors or outdoors? Is it for lengthy projects, or just to blow up the occasional tire or basketball?

Not only do such compressors come in many shapes and sizes, they also come in a variety of horsepower strengths, as well as power supplies. For example, portable ones take up little space, which can be good for home use, but they will generally need to run for the duration of your project.

This is ok if your needs are minor; however, if any long term projects are in your future, then you may need to consider something with some storage capacity. Will you be using air compressor tools, such as air nailers or say an air sander? If so, then you need to consider the horse power of the compressor.