Learn To Extend The Life Of Your Portable Air Compressor
I wouldn't be able to complete half of my projects without my portable air compressor
. Read this article and learn how you can very easily add 5 years to the life of your air compressor.
An air compressor is really really quite easy. The moment the motor unit begins they generate pressure that's caused basically via the high pressure tank. You just need to connect your tool on the hose and run whatever tool one wants to use. There are numerous air tools that can run off of the compressor.
If you take a little time to give your air compressor some basic upkeep you'll extend it's useful life. I only recommend compressors that are oil circulated since they give extra power and because of the constant lubrication tend to wear out much slower.
Changing the oil is vital as is ensuring that the oil level is correct. Don't forget to place a bit of lubricating oil within the hose couplings and in the various tools you're using together with the compressor.
Make sure that you don't run your air compressor on floor that is uneven or tilted. The oil won't circulate evenly throughout the machine and this leads to early breakdown of the working parts.
Air compressors come in small portable sizes and range to very large compressors that shouldn't be moved. However for most of us, our needs are taken care of by the smaller units.
I've found that I can easily load my compressor into the bed of my pickup if I want to move it to another job location. Mine only weighs about 50 pounds. I did discover the hard way though that I needed to secure the machine with a bungee cord as they are top heavy.
A small unit like mine can operate tools such as nailers and sanders or other small air or pneumatic tools. If you will be doing a lot of big projects involving larger tools or those involving the need for a lot of pressure, you should probably look at the larger compressors. Like anything however, price will increase with machine size.
No matter how much you maintain your air compressor they don't last forever. I bought a new compressor recently and it fits my needs perfectly. Did you know that the customer ratings on Amazon are a great place to get feedback for any model you're considering buying?