HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT Pneumatic COMPRESSOR

By Nick Halmond

No matter how good an air compressor is, it can't do all jobs. Compressors have different sizes and levels of power. In order to figure out which air compressor is right for you, you first need to determine the power requirements for your air tool. Once you've done that, then make sure to choose an air compressor that has a bit more power than your tool requires, so that when you buy your next air tool, even if it needs a little more power, it will work.

Ordinarily you will probably run across portable rotary screw compressors. There will be a dizzying assortment of choices to make. The cheap ones are just that, cheap ones, thus you should probably stay away from those, unless all you want to do is put air into your tires occasionally.

Air compressors are sometimes rated by horsepower or hp. Dont be swayed by the hp listing. It all depends on how much power it draws. Often the hp listed is inflated.

You're much better off looking at the PSI -- pounds per square inch -- when choosing your air compressor. 90 PSI is the rating that works with most air tools. If your compressor is listed at 125 to 135 PSI, even though it seems like it should, it's not going to work with an air tool that requires 90 PSI. The reason for this is that PSI really measures shut off pressure, and the value doesn't acknowledge when there is pressure lost in the line. If you want to make the most of a 90 PSI tool, consider a two-stage pressure shut off type of compressor. At 90 PSI the first stage will turn off, and the second stage will shut off at 175 PSI.

Next you will take into account the "cubic feet per minute" or CFM. The majority of air tools manufactured today will require 4 to 6 CFM. Not a big deal here, since at 90 PSI you will be getting 3 to 4 exact horsepower. CFM merely tells you how much air is being moved.

Tank size is also very important when considering your goals in using your compressor. It is just fine to use a regular part and motor and the standard tank of 30 gallons if your job requires only short bursts. But you want to go with a smaller tank that has a more powerful pump and motor, paying attention to the air stored in the tank, if you intend to use your compressor heavily.

Because of this you may see professional contractors running multiple air tools at the same time, with the knowledge that using a compressor with a rating of 150 PSI is a better choice for long-term continual use.

Unlike portable compressors, truck mounted ones use the truck to power the compressor. The problem is that you have to keep the truck running in order for the compressor to work. For the contractor who needs to have the compressor running for a long period of time, the better choice is an affordable compressor or possibly one that is mounted on a deck. Just like truck mounted compressors, deck mounted ones are set on a truck's bed that is removable, which makes it possible to leave the compressor on-site as opposed to having to drag it back and forth for each day of consecutive work.

Also you can find compressors that are electrically and gas powered. If you think you're going to be working on a site that does not have electricity, then go with a gas powered compressor. - 21392

About the Author:

nick halmond is a professional body man. who knows tools. He has searched the web all around to find the best possible deals on air tools and other tools. If you are interested in where to find affordable tools go to http://www.airtoolsnow.org/.

What Is Meant By An Exotic Car

By Ron Black McCarthy

The automobile is almost a necessity for modern life, there are a handful of non-drivers in the country but on the whole, people drive cars and although the type of cars we drive might be set to change in the near future because of the damage they currently do to the Earths atmosphere, it looks like now we've become accustomed to driving, that's the way its staying.

Cars are a huge part of our live to such an extent that a lot of people tend to judge others based on the cars they drive. If someone is seen driving around in a brand new, shiny, expensive looking car, then that person immediately seems to have more respect than someone driving an old car with a bit of rust on the body for example.

There is however, a rare type of car that few people will ever have the pleasure of being inside of, let alone driving or even owning. These kinds of cars are put under the label of exotic or luxury.

The word exotic is a word that describes things that are out of the ordinary or strange to behold, and so bearing this in mind, the term exotic cars conjures up images of twisted or otherwise odd looking body shapes with equally wacky paint jobs. What it is usually perceived to mean however is a car of the highest standard that only the richest of people could ever even dream of owning, and that are generally not put into mass production. Most exotic cars only have a small number of replicas made and are sometimes even one of a kind.

There are places online that allow you to rent one of these cars for a preset time period, whether its one day or one month and the good companies offer a reasonable price. So if you have an up-market event that you would like to look and feel your best for, or if you need a car for an event such as a wedding, then why not rent one of the best and most elegant vehicles money can buy and enjoy the pleasure of driving something amazing. - 21392

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For more information on luxury cars, visit sparkscars.com by clicking on luxury car dealership UK or new prestige car sales

Uninsured-Underinsured Motorist Coverage

By Susan Reynolds

Most of the United States have laws that require motorists to carry liability insurance. Unfortunately, not all car drivers take that responsibility seriously. Many drivers do not have the proper coverage. Sometimes drivers don't have enough insurance to cover damage in accidents. That's why insurance companies offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. These policies can help you if you end up getting hit by one of these drivers.

This kind of extra coverage can be added to your basic policy for an extra premium. Although you may not believe that this kind of coverage is worth the price, consider how you would pay for damages to your vehicle (or injuries to yourself and your passengers) if you were to be in a collision with an uninsured driver. This could be extremely expensive, certainly more than the extra cost of the insurance.

Even in states where underinsured and uninsured policies aren't a requirement, you should carry this policy. This kind of insurance doesn't just cover you, it covers the passengers in your car, or anyone you list on your policy as an approved driver. This type of policy doesn't just cover damage to your car, either. It can cover hospitalization, damaged or destroyed property replacement, and disability. The cost of an uninsured or underinsured motorist policy costs a lot less money than paying for the damages an irresponsible driver can cause.

This is especially important for drivers who only have liability insurance: although your insurance will cover any costs for property damage or personal injury that you may cause to yourself or another person if you are the at-fault driver, liability alone will not cover any damages caused by someone else.

The limits for this kind of coverage are generally similar to the other limits in your basic liability coverage. Some companies may have minimums required for uninsured motorist coverage, and some will allow you to increase your coverage to equal the limit on your liability coverage.

Usually the price of damages is handled by the driver at fault. However, in the case of an uninsured driver, there is no other option than to take on this burden yourself. A single incident or accident could cripple your finances in a moment, and it's in your best interest to protect yourself from this possibility.

Your dollar-amount limits for this kind of policy is usually the same as your regular boundaries. Like with regular policies, some companies might have minimum and maximum amounts they require. - 21392

About the Author:

Susan Reynolds is the webmaster for a leading South African Insurance Portal that provides consumers with the best Car Insurance Options.

A New Way To Listen To Music In Your Car Using Car Adapters

By John Abraham

Car adapters are used to play music on the car stereo system using the mp3 players like Ipods. Many new car models have inbuilt adapters nowadays. Special accessories can be purchased from the market for cars that do not have such inbuilt adapters.

Installing an adapter is a quick job. Once a cable has been put into the adapter, the music can be played from the player on your car stereo. Various branded and generic car adapters can be bought for different car manufacturers.

Some old cars have cassette players installed in them. In such cases, the cassette adapters can do the job for you. The music quality may not be excellent but it is good enough for enjoying a pleasant ride with your favorite music.

You should select a good quality car adapter. You must make sure it has nice features and sound quality. There are many features like playing satellite radio and advanced controls. You should be able to know the uses of each button and various controls possible with it.

You should prefer an easy plug and play system. Normally, a cable is plugged to the car stereo and to the MP3 player. Some advanced but expensive stereos may allow you to handle the controls from the adapter itself and without touching your music player.

You should carefully select the right adapter. You can choose one according to your budget, music quality and features you need. You should do a fair amount of research at various websites and compare the prices.

Then you can easily select a brand for your car. Make sure that the adapter will work with your vehicle. If you are not sure, you can ask the seller about it.

You may also check out the warranty offered for the car adapter. This is necessary to prevent in any trouble in future in case it does not connect to the music player in your car or causes other problems. In such a case, you can easily ask for a replacement. - 21392

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Car Autoradio is available for various car manufacturers. For more information, see Adapter.

Home Insurance is not what it use to be!

By Ken Henry

Many of us around the country own the home that we live in. This also means that we require having some form of home insurance coverage on it. It is something that will help you out during the time a bad situation may be occurring and you are unable to dwell in your home, or if a theft has occurred. Let's look into some helpful tips that people can use when it comes to selecting home insurance coverage.

If you own a home, it is a requirement of most mortgage companies that you provide them with proof of home insurance coverage. If you do not have this then you are very likely to be unable to get a mortgage for the house you are interested in.

There are things to look into when it comes to acquiring reasonably priced home insurance. Choosing a deductible that is on the higher side of things can reduce the premiums that you will have to pay. Use some thought when doing this though, as you do not want to make the deductible too high.

Also look into the prices that are offered by a company if you have more than one type of insurance policy with them. Many companies offer good discounts to customers that have multiple insurance policies with them. You may pay lower prices for more than just your home insurance by choosing to do this.

Another thing that people seem to forget to do is to look at the home insurance policy that they have on a regular basis. This is something that should be done on a regular basis as there are changes happening all the time when it comes to insurance. If you have done renovations of some sort to your home, could make a difference in the price you pay for your home insurance.

Think of home insurance as a sort of security that you are buying. You will have the reassurance of knowing that you will not be caught in a bad situation if a disaster was to happen. Remember to make sure that you have replacement value on the home insurance policy that you buy. This means that no matter what the cost is to replace your home, it will be covered. This is a great option as the prices to build are constantly climbing.

Taking a bit of time to research the internet as to what is around in options for home insurance is another thing that a person can do to ensure they get a great deal. You can also find out answers to questions you may have. - 21392

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Author: Ken Henry can help you find the solutions to your insurance questions. Get homeowners insurance rates from the best companies, plus get an exciting tip sheet on auto and homeowners insurance