When shopping for an air compressor, it’s important to know what kinds of tools you’ll be using with the compressor. This is how you determine whether a given compressor will be adequate for your needs. After all, not all compressors will provide enough airflow and/or pressure for every air tool. And some of the most …
An airbrush can be a valuable – if not indispensable – tool for craft painting or art projects. But one thing you need to use an airbrush is compressed air. Of course there are air compressors made specifically for airbrushing, but these can be pretty expensive. And if you already have a regular shop compressor …
If you’ve shopped around for an air compressor, you’ve probably seen the term “duty cycle” come up a time or two. The duty cycle rating is an important factor in terms of your compressor’s longevity and what you intend to use it for. But there’s a fair amount of confusion surrounding just what a duty …
If you’re new to using an air compressor, you may not be familiar with the different components of the system. The same can be said for those who have used a compressor to fill up tires, footballs, rafts, etc. but have never used it with pneumatic tools. For some uses, you can get away with …
There are many seemingly technical measurements and terms that can be confusing when dealing with an air compressor. If you’re not familiar with the terms used, it can be hard to know what compressor is best for you. Or, if you already have a compressor, it can be difficult to know which air tools you …
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 …
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 …
