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Things to Consider
when Searching for a Residential Air Compressor
When you are in the process of selecting
an air compressor for use in your home, you should consider the
following factors which are listed below.
You must consider the horsepower ratings which are actually a measure of
the horsepower (HP) that the compressor motor produces. The horsepower
of compressor motors generally varies from 1.5 HP to 6.5 HP. You may
obtain more powerful units for industrial purposes. Such powerful units
produce greater psi and are able to handle a greater workload.
Compressor Storage Tanks are rated according to gallons. For example,
the larger tanks can store additional compressed air at increased
pressures. Cubic feet per minute (CFM) is the standard by which the
amount of air a compressor delivers is measured. The CFM that is
transported by a compressor changes at differing psi. In order for the
compressor to function correctly, specific requirements of the air tools
must be met for volume and pressure.
When you are in the market for a compressor, you should determine the
tools and devices that will be operated by the compressor. Determine
which compressor to select by selecting, as a guideline, the tool that
requires the highest CFM at the highest psi. Then add 50% to the
required CFM for that tool, in order to provide a margin of safety. As
an example, if your tool needs 3 CFM at 90 psi, choose a compressor that
transports at least 4.5 CFM at 90 psi. If you utilize this formula you
can be assured that the tool will receive adequate air in which to
function correctly.
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