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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Adam Haymer | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
Titan Air Compressor
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Not quite sure what you need? Then read on for some valuable information to help you sort out what you need. So what is so great about owning a compressor? 1. Air tools are much more powerful than standard electric tools.2. Air tools have a much higher torque.3. Air tools have a higher RPM4. Air tools are versatile5. Air tools can be easily interchanged6. Air tools are a safe alternative Home owners are turning to air compressors more and more often. They will decrease the length of time your project will take to complete. The small portable units are most popular because they are easy to move, require little space for storage, and will run most tools that you would need at home. What you have to watch for is that the compressor you are looking at is adequate to run the tools you have. For heavy duty jobs you will need to invest in an industrial model. They have many features that the smaller home units do not have and they are able to run larger pieces of equipment. It's not uncommon to find tanks that hold 120 gallons. There are a few commercial models that offer a portable commercial version. You get the benefits of both the home and business world. Of course always choose appropriately for your tasks at hand. Do not sell yourself short by purchasing too small of a compressor that won't be able to get the job done but don't over buy either. Which bring us to the CFM. You will need to know the CFM of the tools you are going to use. Most are marked with the average CFM which is a calculation based on the 25% duty cycle. So if your tool is going to be use continuously such as in the case of a grinder this could pose a problem. In those cases calculate your own CFM by multiplying the average CFM by four. Still not sure if you should invest in an air compressor? Then you need to read on for some great reasons why now is the time. 1. An ASME certified tank is designed to stand up.2. A belt driven compressor will have a longer life expectancy as well as less vibration and less heat transferring.3. Make sure the model you are looking at has a low oil shutdown.4. Oil free compressors are almost maintenance free which makes them very tempting.5. Vertical models will take up less space on the floor.6. Auto start/stop has presets that know when to turn the compressor on and off. Your Titan air compressor is going to provide you with years of reliability, durability, and affordability. 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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