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When shopping for an air compressor, or trying to determine what tools you can use with your compressor, you’ll need to know the terminology. And one of the most important factors when dealing with an air compressor is CFM (CFM stands for Cubic Feet per Minute). Read on to learn all about CFM and what …
Whether you want to bring your portable air compressor inside for a specific project or you want to install a large stationary air compressor in your basement or workshop, it’s natural to wonder whether or not it’s safe to do so. And depending on the type of air compressor you have, a quick internet search …
Air compressor tanks are designed to hold pressurized air. They’re made to withstand more pressure than the max PSI rating of the compressor, for safety’s sake. But, like anything else, compressor tanks can wear down over time. And they usually do this from the inside out, since condensation builds up inside the tank and can …
Compressors are incredibly useful for a wide range of tasks around the house and the shop. But, like any other system, there are certain things that can happen to your compressor that can cause it to malfunction. A common issue is that the compressor is slow to build pressure. In some cases, the compressor keeps …
Everyone knows that leaving tools out in the rain is a sure-fire way to ruin them – and air compressors are no exception. Though they may seem like heavy-duty pieces of equipment, if there’s one thing that can ruin an air compressor in a hurry, it’s moisture. In this article, I’ll tell you everything you …
Most air compressors aren’t designed for continuous running, and the ones that are you probably won’t have in your garage, as they’re designed for industrial use. So if you find that your air compressor won’t stop running, it’s a sign that something’s wrong with it. There are a number of reasons for this, which we’ll …
Whether your air compressor is a crucial part of your business or simply a handy tool in your garage or workshop, you’ll want to make sure it continues to work properly for the long haul. The best way to ensure that is to give it the air compressor maintenance it needs. But many people don’t …
Air compressors are great for a bevy of projects. They’re so useful, most homeowners and renters have at least a small compressor in their garage or workshop. They can inflate bike and car tires, blow up rafts and sports balls, run air tools, and even facilitate painting jobs. But anyone who has ever been around …
Ordinarily it wouldn’t be hard to choose between a pancake and a hotdog. One is a breakfast food and the other is commonly found at ball parks and barbecues. Heck, even if you can’t decide between the two, you can’t go wrong by having both! But we’re not talking about food in this article. Instead, …
