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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Adam Haymer | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
Central Pneumatic Air Compressor
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Air compressors are available in a variety of horsepower's ranging from as little as a � hp to as much as 10 hp. The horsepower you choose will depend on the type of tools you will be using and your specific needs. How often you will be using your tools combined with the duration and capacity will determine what horsepower you need as well as the tank size you will require. For example 2hp or less with a 6 to 15 gallon tank is perfect for most jobs around the house. You also need to make sure that the tank you choose is a quality piece of equipment that you can rely on for hours of trouble free use. Watch for the ASME or American Society of Mechanical Engineers certification will give you some peace of mind as to the quality and of the equipment you are buying. In fact in some states in order to sell the compressor it has to be ASME certified. There are other qualities to watch for in a quality compressor:1. Safety relief valve - this allows the air to automatically escape if the pressure in the tank exceeds the maximum allowable air. There will be a pull ring attached to the valve which lets you check the valve to make sure it is operating properly.2. Oil level sight glass - provides a visual of the oil level within the tank. It's quick and handy.3. Tank pressure gauge - Tells you the pressure that is being maintained in the tank. You can get an accurate reading at a glance.4. Pressure Regulator - regulates the pressure off the tank usually between 100 to 125 pounds of PSI or pressure per square inch. It is a good idea to have a manual thermal overload button just in case there is a problem with an overload or overheating. For example if the compressor motor overheats the overload button will automatically shut down the system. To restart the compressor you'll need to push the button. A belt guard is more protection that you should not be without. Never start your compressor without making sure the guard is correctly in place. You can also add a hose rack so that you can conveniently store your air hose. There are 5 basic steps to operating your air compressor.1. Before using your compressor check the oil level and top if necessary. Make sure it is properly lubed.2. Plug the unit into a correctly grounded socket.3. Turn the pressure switch on and then close the drain valve.4. Adjust your pressure based on the tools requirement.5. When you are done you need to shut the motor of, unplug the unit, and turn the regulator valve off.6. Then bled the air out of the hose.7. Open the drain cock to release any moisture that has accumulated. Leave it open for storage. Wondering what type of attachments you have available to you? Here's just a short list. 1. Nail Gun - Before you use the gun make sure you know what's on the other side. Place the gun flat against the surface being nailed.2. Air Stapler - Place the stapler flat against the surface.3. Air Sander - Make sure your sander is touching the surface when you turn it on.4. Spray gun - The spray gun is an excellent choice for those large paint projects.5. Sandblaster - Is an excellent choice for re3moving old paint, rust, and prepping surface for painting. There are plenty of other central pneumatic air compressor tools. In fact a quick search online will reveal plenty of options so be sure to do your research! About The Author: Adam works as a air compressor technician for over 7 years. For his work, he finds it advantageous to keep a notebook on the common problems and fixes of the various brands and models that he works on. At http://www.aircompressorhut.com, he makes this information open to the public to facilitate the evaluation of the different air compressor. |
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