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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Adam Haymer | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
Using Your Kobalt Air Compressor
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Those home projects can take up a lot of time but using a compressor can decrease your time investment dramatically. The key for home use is to buy a portable unit that's smaller and more convenient to move around. There are two styles - one is on wheels the other is small enough to be carried. Reversible drills, impact wrenches, brad nailers, and other home air tools require 0-5 CFM. CFM stands for cubic feet per minute and it is simply the units that air flow is measured. It is very important to know what CFM the tools you have require. That way you can make certain you purchase one that's the right size. For example home style nailers require around 90 PSI and a CFM between 2 to 5 but the polisher for our car likely needs 120 PSI and a CFM of 10 or higher. Compressors are a must for many business applications. You'll want an industrial compressor so that you get all the features you need as well as the higher horsepower, PSI, and CFM. Commercially graded compressors are built a lot more solid. They are designed to be run for longer periods of time and they have a faster recovery time too. Not sure how to determine your CFM requirements? It's really quite simple. A quick search online will produce equipment charts that will show the average CFM rating needed for your air compressor. Don't use these charts for tools that are used continuously. These charts are only good for home use. Compressors can be either gas or electric. Gas compressors are a great option when there is no electricity. They are perfect for pneumatic applications. Electric compressors can plugged into any plug and are perfect for enclosed areas where gas couldn't be safely used because of the fumes. Your compressor needs both phase and voltage. That means you can choose a single, double, or triple phase depending on what power is available. A single stage compressor is fine for home use where as two stage is more reliable for commercial and industrial applications. Multi-stage units are much more efficient and they are able to compress the air to a much higher pressure than a single stage compressor. Confused? No problem. This list will simplify it for you. Here are the features you need to think about before purchasing your air compressor. 1. Look for a belt driven air compressor if you want a longer life expectancy.2. Ensure that is has the ASME tank seal of approval.3. Choose a cylinder that is made of cast iron and cast iron pump sleeves.4. Look for a packaged unit that has the prewired magnetic motor and the premounted motor.5. Look for the belt guard that is mounted.6. Watch for a low oil shutdown to reduce the amount of downtime caused by low oil levels.7. If you want a maintenance free compressor look for an oil free model.8. The V design cylinders run a lot cooler and since heat is the worst enemy thisi s a great way to reduce the damage. Your Kobalt air compressor should last you a lifetime if you choose wisely. So which model is for you? 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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