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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Adam Haymer | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
Is A Coleman Powermate Air Compressor Right For You?
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Finding the right compressor has never been easier. With so many different compressors whether you are looking at Coleman products or other names you will have no trouble finding a compressor that will work for your home projects. To choose the right compressor you need just a little knowledge. Styles range from those that can be easily carried by hand to those that need a little wheeled assistance. So what do you need to know? 1. PumpThe pump is critical to determining the perfect air compressor. And the type of pump you choose will reflect life expectancy and a host of other characteristics. There are three different types of pumps that you can choose from: 1.1 Belt Drive - are much quieter than oil free compressors and they are perfect for anyone who uses their air compressor frequently. They need the oil and filter changed about every 500 hours. They will last two to three times longer than a direct drive models. 1.2 Direct Drive - have standard induction motors and they are oil free with no belts. They will last about 500 hours and they tend to take up a lot less space. 1.3 Invector [trademark] - this technology was brought to the market in 2002 by Coleman Powermate. This is a nice lightweight model that uses a universal motor and it also comes with a patent pending air cooling system that is designed to extend the life of your compressor. This is very promising technology. 2. TankCompressor tanks come in a wide range of sizes starting as low as 2 gallons and going up to 120 gallons or more. The longer you will need to use an air tool the larger the tank is going to have to be. Some tools like impact wrenches or nailers are short burst tools that work well with a small tank. Tools like grinders and sprayers are continuous tools that will need a large tank. 3. PowerA common mistake in determining power is to use the PSI when actually you need to use the CFM or cubic feet per minute to accurately gauge the power your tools will need. The best way to determine the compressor size is to make sure the it exceeds the CFM or your biggest draw tool by two times. That means you'll never come up sort on power. You should buy your air tools first before you pick your compressor. That way you will ensure that you get the right size compressor. www.colemanpowermate.com is worth visiting to help you make heads or tales out of the confusion. Tool manufacturers offer a full range of air tools that's definitely plentiful. Coleman itself has more than 100 individual air tools that will work with the Coleman Powermate Air Compressor. So what are you waiting for? 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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