DIY
Tools - "all about tools"
Buying an Air Compressor
(Transquip
Direct has a
range of home diy'er air compressors thru to large trade
workshop air compressor units.)
The
Air compressor has become
part of the range of equipment available to the DIYer.
Air Compressors produce an alternative form of energy,
which is safe to use, clean, versatile and portable.
You can use them to power nail
guns, paint spraying equipment, and air tools like
drills, ratchets, grinders and more.
Parts of an Air Compressor
Generally consists of an
air compressing unit, motor and a storage tank. A device on
most air compressors maintains an air pressure range
inside the storage tank, which allows tools attached to
it to operate on demand. When a tool uses some of the
air in the tank the motor kicks in to fill the tank back
up again.
What Size Air Compressor should I buy?
What power supply is available?
single phase 240v or three phase 415v? Generally
speaking around the home single phase is available so
then the largest air compressor you should buy is 2.2kW
(3hp)
If three phase is available air
compressors are available in larger capacities, but are
generally not portable units.
If you are going to be using a
compressor where there is no electrical source, then
consider a petrol driven unit.
All of the tools that you will use
on an air compressor will require pressure and a volume
of air. Most compressors will supply the desired
pressure for operation from the tank, but it is the
volume of air produced by the compressor to keep up with
the demand from the tools that differentiates each unit.
The volume of air that is produced
is measured in litres per minute, cu metres/minute, or
cu feet/minute (cfm).
It is determined by the size of
the motor and the type of compressor fitted
Key Tips
- Determine power supply
240v,415v or non-electric
- Does it need to be portable?
- Estimate the load from tools
or accessories
- Make sure you plan for future
use requirements
Best Buy
For the Home DIYer doing some nail
gun work, consider something like the TOOLEX PRO CRAFT
10CFM 6L TANK 2HP. Transquip Tools sells them for about
$180
Where to Buy an Air Compressor?
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