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Friday, June 12, 2009

Air Compressors: Choosing A Good One

By Ricky Green

There are a variety of portable air compressors, and each one varies in price, size, and power level. The air compressor you buy will be determined by the tools you intend to use with it. Read and follow the power requirements of the tools you use to ensure that you get a model that can run even the most heavy duty tool you own. It's a good idea to choose a compressor slightly more powerful than what you would need to run your most powerful tool. This ensures you are equipped for any job.

A very important consideration when you begin to use an air compressor is safety. Be sure to wear safety goggles when you operate your tools. Also wear protective clothing, which should include long pants, long sleeved shirts, and safety shoes. Shoes should be heavy duty work boot if possible.

The Portable rotary screw compressor is probably the most common type of air compressor. Their compressor range is from 65 to 1600 cubic feet per minute, with pressure rating of 100 to 350 pounds per square inch. So, first determine which kinds of tools you use. For example, a professional builder would need 185 CFM. This would enable him to run two power tools consecutively and use both light weight and heavy duty tools.

Truck mounted compressors are mounted under the hood of a truck or in the bed. Mounting a compressor under the hood saves room to carry more tools and equipment in the bed of the truck. A truck mounted compressor uses the truck's engine to generate power. This makes maintenance of this type of air compressor very easy.

An air compressor that can be mounted in the bed of the truck or removed and left on site is called a deck mounted compressor. When you are able to leave the compressor at the job site it saves set up time. It runs on its own engine, so you your truck doesn't have to be on to operate the compressor.

Air compressors are available with gas and electrical powered engines. In air compressors air is stored in a holding tank. Pressure is monitored by gauges on the compressor; pressure can be regulated by the pressure valve. Compressed air is forced down an attached hose which powers tools. Of the air compressors available one of the best brands is Quincy. Quincy offers a variety of small and large air compressor models to meet any number of needs. Their rotary screw compressors range in size from ten to 350 horsepower, offering flexibility regardless of the jobs you have to do. - 21392

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