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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Adam Haymer | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
Westinghouse Air Compressor
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Westinghouse has a reputation that dates way back in time. In fact it was George Washington who invented the air brake system which established the Westinghouse Air Brake Company fondly referred to as WABCo. The first type of air brakes had a reservoir, an air pump and on the locomotive you will find and engineer's valve, a brake cylinder on each car, and a compressor. The individual compressor on each car was used to maintain the air pressure and when the brakes were applied to the car the compressorensure there was an equal distribution That was the first use of a compressor by Westinghouse. But it didn't take long for them to bring to market an air compressor line that was great for the home and good enough for the commercial venue. Soon they were providing all sizes and styles of compressors so no mater what ones needs were they had a system that would get the job done. If you are in the market for a new compressor there are a few things you should be aware of before you make your decision. Not sure what you need? Then ask around, do some reading, and sort through all the literature so that you have a full understanding. 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 More and more home owners have decided a compressor is exactly what the Doctor ordered. With so many tasks that they can help with it's no wonder that every day more people check it out. For home use the small portable are best. They'll do most home jobs with little problem and most will have enough power for almost all the home chores you can throw there way. 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. For home use your compressor should be adequate to run the power tools you need. If you are going to have some heavy duty jobs you'll want to check into an industrial model which has higher psi and air storage. There are commercial machines that are just a little larger than a home model right up to gigantic models. Sometimes all it takes is one size up above the home size to have all the power you need. Don't get confused. Know what you need and don't overspend by purchasing more than you need. Your Westinghouse air compressor will make a huge difference in getting all those home projects done. 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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