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June 11th, 2008 admin Comments off

Porter Cable Air Compressor

Help Make Everyday life Much Easier by Buying a Portable Air Compressor by Emelia Morseton

There has recently been a large increase in the number of people who own a portable air compressor . This is true not only of the professional or contractor but also in the home. Air compressors have become quiter, more efficient and above all more portable due to improvements in technology. Many projects, before the mainstream use of compressors, needed a lot of energy and hard work. But nowadays it is common to find air compressors in all surroundings, ranging from the home workshop to job sites. Probably the thing that has changed most over the last few years is the portability of compressors, these are generally much lighter and very easy to transport from site to site, or to store away when not being used. This portability also allows jobs to be carried out a faster time frame.

As with any product, there are lots of things to consider when you are thinking of buying a portable air compressor. The first thing to think about before looking at what is on offer is to consider what jobs you want to carry out. Is it for use in business or just around the home? If you are in the home you will particularly want to choose a compressor that is one of the quieter ones unless you have a workshop where you won’t disturb your family or neighbors. You should think about whether you want to buy an electric or a gas powered portable compressor. There are advantages to both types but the gas powered ones are definitely to be recommended. It is true that you might want to buy an electric one if you want to avoid problems with fumes. But a gas powered one will give higher reliability and durability if used often and provides you with the convenience to work in places where there isn’t any power.

Following that you must consider your pressure your requirements. For airbrushing, a 30 psi compressor with a five liter tank should do the job. For more capacity you just need a bigger tank. This is something to consider because you might end up waiting for the tank to fill all the time if you really need a larger total capacity.

So what sort of project is most suitable for a portable air compressor? Well a power nailer is a good example. You certainly don’t need to worry about hammering nails day after day or the possibility of injury. Just rely on your power nailer to do the job and it will, faster and more efficiently. A portable air compressor will allow you to drive several thousand nails each day; something that could never be contemplated if doing it by hand.

We should not forget other common reasons for buying a portable air compressor. Many people want to make sure that their tires are kept at the correct pressure and also to have an emergency air supply if they get a flat. These compressors tend to be smaller 12V types that run from the car battery. 12V compressors are also of great benefit to campers for inflating mattresses and the like.

If perhaps I wanted to name some of the better brands, I would definitely include Campbell Hausfeld, Porter Cable, Senco, Dewalt and Makita in the list, as manufacturers of the finest portable air compressors.